Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 5 - 11 August 2024

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00:00	00:00 Delta Sly Honey by Lucius Shepard A country boy in Vietnam makes broadcasts to phantom units to exorcise his demons. 00:30 The Twelve Maidens—1. The Black Arc 1/6 Researchers develop a system which detects sentient life. But some unknown force resists.	00:00 Radiolab—Series 12, Lord of the Climates 8/8 Radiolab’s wrestles with the question of what we should be doing about climate change 00:55 Inheritance Tracks—Hannah Mills MBE Olympic sailor Hannah Mills MBE selects tracks by Radiohead and the Stereophonics.	00:00 A Good Read—Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 The Women Who Wrote Rock Kate Mossman tells the story of long-overlooked female music writers of the 1960s.	00:00 Archive on 4—Boy, Oh Boy, He's Going Down Sean Street examines those moments where Radio forgets itself. From 2000.	00:00 Great Lives—Robert Louis Stevenson Poet Douglas Dunn nominates Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island. 00:30 The Greatest Ever Faker Gareth Gwynn uncovers the fantastical world of a Welsh cultural lodestone, Iolo Morganwg	00:00 Soul Music—Song To The Siren The different meanings Tim Buckley's ballad "Song to the Siren" has for people. 00:30 Carnival Queens Does the idea of the Carnival Queen still appeal to the modern girl?	00:00 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Lost World—2. The Edge of Terror 2/3 Challenger’s expedition reaches Brazil where he's out to prove dinosaurs still exist. 00:55 Inheritance Tracks—Danny Robins Writer Danny Robbins with tracks by Christy Moore and Guns N’ Roses.
01:00	01:00 Grandma and Mrs Chatterjee Breda's gran Kathleen and her friend Mira are changed forever by a voice on the radio.	01:00 Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad—6. A Grave New Threat 6/6 Jim and the people of Patusan are faced with a new threat to their way of life. 01:30 Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel. 01:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 1. Suspension 1/5 A social worker is on suspension, on SSRIs - who’s shouting her name in the supermarket?	01:00 The Decoy A man is plucked from the factory floor to be groomed by the State as a body double. 01:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 2. Settlement 2/5 Liz has been offered a settlement by the Council, if she'll sign a gagging order.	01:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 1. A Tragic Death 1/2 A tragic death, a recently married couple, a haunted house. 01:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 3. Emergency 3/5 When Tamsin presents her with an emergency, Liz tries to play it by the book.	01:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 2. A Haunted House 2/2 A tragic death and a newly married couple in a house full of dark questions... 01:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 4. Changes 4/5 Liz changes her mind - and then also her appearance.	01:00 Prize Fighting A bomb threat sparks turmoil for the world’s most prestigious literary prize. 01:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 5. Confession 5/5 Liz makes a full confession. But it's harder than she expected.	01:00 JB Priestley - An Inspector Calls An unexpected visitor sparks turmoil, at a celebratory family engagement party.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The Song of Hiawatha 4 Extra's listeners request their favourite programmes from the BBC's archive.	02:00 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant. 02:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed.	02:00 Greywing—3. Fair Game 3/6 A fairground big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Secret Escritoire 2/27 Neddie Seagoon's furniture is at the centre of a Malayan man-shrinking plot.	02:00 Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick. 02:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/4 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!	02:00 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 3 3/4 Eric's increasing popularity makes a dangerous enemy of his colleague Gordon McKay. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	02:00 Comedy Showcase—1. All My Life I've Wanted to Be Someone - Now Who Was It? 1/4 Dilemmas galore for a group of scatty 20-something flat-sharers. 02:30 Share and Share Alike—The Strike 4/9 Brothers Jack and Lesley feud over a colleague. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.	02:30 Bog Child (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On the Northern Irish border, cutting peat in the bog, Fergus finds a body.
03:00	03:00 Drama on 4—Me & Robin Hood by Shôn Dale-Jones One man channels his childhood obsession with the mythical outlaw to fight consumerism. 03:45 Ray Ball - An Englishman's Home Brian hoped to win a trip to Paris - but ends up with a caravan and enters a new world.	03:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series. 03:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—1. The Hall 1/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography begins with her early years in India... 03:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—1. For Fools Rush In 1/10 English prejudices clash with Italian passions when a young widow is sent abroad.	03:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 03:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—2. The Drawing Room 2/5 From 'The New Avengers' to being a Bond girl. 03:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—2. Put a Stop to the Nonsense 2/10 The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia, and she gets engaged.	03:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Horsing Around 3/4 Tom is annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister. 03:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen 3/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up. 03:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—3. Love in Monteriano 3/10 English conventions battle Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife.	03:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Jan Ravens 4/6 Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral. 03:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room 4/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy. 03:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—4. Misery in Monteriano 4/10 Misery in Monteriano, as English Lilia and Italian Gino's marriage starts to deteriorate.	03:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 03:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—5. The Music Room and the Attic 5/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography revealing how she met her husband, and future resolutions. 03:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—5. News of a Beastly Baby 5/10 The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia.	03:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Hospital 3/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Edinburgh Festival 5/10 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Mike McShane, Paul Sinha and Sue Perkins. 04:30 Snap—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Molly's surprise pregnancy causes Doug to do something neither of them ever expected.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Lorraine Kelly 2/6 Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself. 04:30 Tickets Please—Episode 2 2/4 The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother 6/6 A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 11, Accentuate the Positive 1/6 Emily is in Australia, Charlotte is still engaged and Roger is worried. Can Anna cope?	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee. 04:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. 04:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Statistics 3/12 Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle.
05:00	05:00 The Pasadenas' Almanac—The Mysterious Affair at Harrogate 2/6 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra's take on Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance. 05:30 MacFlintock's Palace—Henry MacFlintock Is Unwell 1/6 A music hall owner makes the most of meeting Oscar Wilde. 05:45 Mrs Dale's Diary: A Look Back: 1954-1955 Doctor’s wife Mary Dale recalls two years of 'despair and happiness'. Stars Ellis Powell.	05:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	05:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	05:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	05:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	05:00 The Annunciation Do mysterious religious messages delivered via library books foretell the Second Coming?	05:00 Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete Control—3. Cowboys 3/3 Dr John Cooper Clarke chooses his favourite programmes from the BBC Radio archives.
06:00	06:00 Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad—6. A Grave New Threat 6/6 Jim and the people of Patusan are faced with a new threat to their way of life. 06:30 Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel. 06:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 1. Suspension 1/5 A social worker is on suspension, on SSRIs - who’s shouting her name in the supermarket?	06:00 The Decoy A man is plucked from the factory floor to be groomed by the State as a body double. 06:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 2. Settlement 2/5 Liz has been offered a settlement by the Council, if she'll sign a gagging order.	06:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 1. A Tragic Death 1/2 A tragic death, a recently married couple, a haunted house. 06:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 3. Emergency 3/5 When Tamsin presents her with an emergency, Liz tries to play it by the book.	06:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 2. A Haunted House 2/2 A tragic death and a newly married couple in a house full of dark questions... 06:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 4. Changes 4/5 Liz changes her mind - and then also her appearance.	06:00 Prize Fighting A bomb threat sparks turmoil for the world’s most prestigious literary prize. 06:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 5. Confession 5/5 Liz makes a full confession. But it's harder than she expected.	06:00 JB Priestley - An Inspector Calls An unexpected visitor sparks turmoil, at a celebratory family engagement party.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympic Spirit, Denise Lewis Olympic medallist Denise Lewis is castaway by Kirsty Young. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
07:00	07:00 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant. 07:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed.	07:00 Greywing—3. Fair Game 3/6 A fairground big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Secret Escritoire 2/27 Neddie Seagoon's furniture is at the centre of a Malayan man-shrinking plot.	07:00 Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick. 07:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/4 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!	07:00 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 3 3/4 Eric's increasing popularity makes a dangerous enemy of his colleague Gordon McKay. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	07:00 Comedy Showcase—1. All My Life I've Wanted to Be Someone - Now Who Was It? 1/4 Dilemmas galore for a group of scatty 20-something flat-sharers. 07:30 Share and Share Alike—The Strike 4/9 Brothers Jack and Lesley feud over a colleague. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.	07:30 Bog Child (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On the Northern Irish border, cutting peat in the bog, Fergus finds a body.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: Northumberland Join poet Daljit Nagra as he selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 No Room for Secrets by Joanna Lumley (Omnibus) Joanna Lumley reads her autobiography - using the theme of rooms in a house.
08:00	08:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series. 08:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—1. The Hall 1/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography begins with her early years in India... 08:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—1. For Fools Rush In 1/10 English prejudices clash with Italian passions when a young widow is sent abroad.	08:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 08:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—2. The Drawing Room 2/5 From 'The New Avengers' to being a Bond girl. 08:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—2. Put a Stop to the Nonsense 2/10 The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia, and she gets engaged.	08:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Horsing Around 3/4 Tom is annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister. 08:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen 3/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up. 08:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—3. Love in Monteriano 3/10 English conventions battle Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife.	08:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Jan Ravens 4/6 Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral. 08:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room 4/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy. 08:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—4. Misery in Monteriano 4/10 Misery in Monteriano, as English Lilia and Italian Gino's marriage starts to deteriorate.	08:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 08:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—5. The Music Room and the Attic 5/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography revealing how she met her husband, and future resolutions. 08:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—5. News of a Beastly Baby 5/10 The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia.	08:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Hospital 3/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Reece Shearsmith Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith chooses songs by Darlene Love and The Divine Comedy. 08:50 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 1 EM Forster's witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
09:00	09:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Coleraine 6/6 Mark Steel visits Coleraine in Northern Ireland. 09:30 New Storytellers—Charles Parker Prize - 2023, Harassment Architecture Is it time to rethink urban architecture that potentially creates hostile environments? 09:45 Daily Service—Transformation - A shining face Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Becky Silver.	09:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 1. The Team Player A new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising by Garrett Millerick. 09:30 New Storytellers—Charles Parker Prize - 2023, Out at Sea, Out of Mind A deep dive into the sonic realms of the sea and the effects of man-made noise pollution. 09:45 Daily Service—Transformation - Transfiguration Feast of Transfiguration Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Augustine Tanner Ihm	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E4: How men deal with pregnancy 4/4 Modern masculinity. How do men deal with pregnancy? 09:30 New Storytellers—Charles Parker Prize - 2023, Our Dad A true story, unwound and spun, about growing up in the shadow of violence and addiction. 09:45 Daily Service—Transformation - Christ's glory Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Vicky Walker.	09:00 The Train at Platform 4—Series 2, 2. Get a Room 2/4 An over-amorous couple disturb the 14:15 to Kings Cross. By Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. 09:30 New Storytellers—Charles Parker Prize - 2023, The Final Fanfayre In 1974, a young girl band from Middlesbrough made a record for their idols - The Osmonds. 09:45 Daily Service—Transformation - A shining face Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rachel Mann.	09:00 Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Episode 1 Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows YOU how social media can change your life. 09:30 New Storytellers—Charles Parker Prize - 2023, Disappearing Birds House martins live on our homes in summer - in winter they disappear. Will they return? 09:45 Daily Service—Transformation - Be Transformed Christian worship and music with Mairéad Nic Craith, a Professor of Public Folklore.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. 09:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Statistics 3/12 Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle.
10:00	10:00 Radiolab—Series 12, Lord of the Climates 8/8 Radiolab’s wrestles with the question of what we should be doing about climate change 10:55 Inheritance Tracks—Hannah Mills MBE Olympic sailor Hannah Mills MBE selects tracks by Radiohead and the Stereophonics.	10:00 A Good Read—Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 The Women Who Wrote Rock Kate Mossman tells the story of long-overlooked female music writers of the 1960s.	10:00 Archive on 4—Boy, Oh Boy, He's Going Down Sean Street examines those moments where Radio forgets itself. From 2000.	10:00 Great Lives—Robert Louis Stevenson Poet Douglas Dunn nominates Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island. 10:30 The Greatest Ever Faker Gareth Gwynn uncovers the fantastical world of a Welsh cultural lodestone, Iolo Morganwg	10:00 Soul Music—Song To The Siren The different meanings Tim Buckley's ballad "Song to the Siren" has for people. 10:30 Carnival Queens Does the idea of the Carnival Queen still appeal to the modern girl?	10:00 Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete Control—3. Cowboys 3/3 Dr John Cooper Clarke chooses his favourite programmes from the BBC Radio archives.	10:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems 4/13 The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working. 10:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
11:00	11:00 Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad—6. A Grave New Threat 6/6 Jim and the people of Patusan are faced with a new threat to their way of life. 11:30 Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel. 11:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 1. Suspension 1/5 A social worker is on suspension, on SSRIs - who’s shouting her name in the supermarket?	11:00 The Decoy A man is plucked from the factory floor to be groomed by the State as a body double. 11:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 2. Settlement 2/5 Liz has been offered a settlement by the Council, if she'll sign a gagging order.	11:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 1. A Tragic Death 1/2 A tragic death, a recently married couple, a haunted house. 11:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 3. Emergency 3/5 When Tamsin presents her with an emergency, Liz tries to play it by the book.	11:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 2. A Haunted House 2/2 A tragic death and a newly married couple in a house full of dark questions... 11:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 4. Changes 4/5 Liz changes her mind - and then also her appearance.	11:00 Prize Fighting A bomb threat sparks turmoil for the world’s most prestigious literary prize. 11:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 5. Confession 5/5 Liz makes a full confession. But it's harder than she expected.	11:00 JB Priestley - An Inspector Calls An unexpected visitor sparks turmoil, at a celebratory family engagement party.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympic Spirit, Denise Lewis Olympic medallist Denise Lewis is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
12:00	12:00 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant. 12:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed.	12:00 Greywing—3. Fair Game 3/6 A fairground big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Secret Escritoire 2/27 Neddie Seagoon's furniture is at the centre of a Malayan man-shrinking plot.	12:00 Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick. 12:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/4 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!	12:00 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 3 3/4 Eric's increasing popularity makes a dangerous enemy of his colleague Gordon McKay. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	12:00 Comedy Showcase—1. All My Life I've Wanted to Be Someone - Now Who Was It? 1/4 Dilemmas galore for a group of scatty 20-something flat-sharers. 12:30 Share and Share Alike—The Strike 4/9 Brothers Jack and Lesley feud over a colleague. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.	12:30 Bog Child (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On the Northern Irish border, cutting peat in the bog, Fergus finds a body.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: Northumberland Join poet Daljit Nagra as he selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 No Room for Secrets by Joanna Lumley (Omnibus) Joanna Lumley reads her autobiography - using the theme of rooms in a house.
13:00	13:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series. 13:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—1. The Hall 1/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography begins with her early years in India... 13:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—1. For Fools Rush In 1/10 English prejudices clash with Italian passions when a young widow is sent abroad.	13:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 13:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—2. The Drawing Room 2/5 From 'The New Avengers' to being a Bond girl. 13:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—2. Put a Stop to the Nonsense 2/10 The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia, and she gets engaged.	13:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Horsing Around 3/4 Tom is annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister. 13:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen 3/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up. 13:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—3. Love in Monteriano 3/10 English conventions battle Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife.	13:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Jan Ravens 4/6 Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral. 13:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room 4/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy. 13:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—4. Misery in Monteriano 4/10 Misery in Monteriano, as English Lilia and Italian Gino's marriage starts to deteriorate.	13:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 13:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—5. The Music Room and the Attic 5/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography revealing how she met her husband, and future resolutions. 13:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—5. News of a Beastly Baby 5/10 The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia.	13:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Hospital 3/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Reece Shearsmith Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith chooses songs by Darlene Love and The Divine Comedy. 13:50 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 1 EM Forster's witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Edinburgh Festival 5/10 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Mike McShane, Paul Sinha and Sue Perkins. 14:30 Snap—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Molly's surprise pregnancy causes Doug to do something neither of them ever expected.	14:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Lorraine Kelly 2/6 Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself. 14:30 Tickets Please—Episode 2 2/4 The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 14:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother 6/6 A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 11, Accentuate the Positive 1/6 Emily is in Australia, Charlotte is still engaged and Roger is worried. Can Anna cope?	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee. 14:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. 14:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Statistics 3/12 Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle.
15:00	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	15:00 The Annunciation Do mysterious religious messages delivered via library books foretell the Second Coming?	15:00 Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete Control—3. Cowboys 3/3 Dr John Cooper Clarke chooses his favourite programmes from the BBC Radio archives.	15:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems 4/13 The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working. 15:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
16:00	16:00 Radiolab—Series 12, Lord of the Climates 8/8 Radiolab’s wrestles with the question of what we should be doing about climate change 16:55 Inheritance Tracks—Hannah Mills MBE Olympic sailor Hannah Mills MBE selects tracks by Radiohead and the Stereophonics.	16:00 A Good Read—Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 The Women Who Wrote Rock Kate Mossman tells the story of long-overlooked female music writers of the 1960s.	16:00 Archive on 4—Boy, Oh Boy, He's Going Down Sean Street examines those moments where Radio forgets itself. From 2000.	16:00 Great Lives—Robert Louis Stevenson Poet Douglas Dunn nominates Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island. 16:30 The Greatest Ever Faker Gareth Gwynn uncovers the fantastical world of a Welsh cultural lodestone, Iolo Morganwg	16:00 Soul Music—Song To The Siren The different meanings Tim Buckley's ballad "Song to the Siren" has for people. 16:30 Carnival Queens Does the idea of the Carnival Queen still appeal to the modern girl?	16:00 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Lost World—2. The Edge of Terror 2/3 Challenger’s expedition reaches Brazil where he's out to prove dinosaurs still exist. 16:55 Inheritance Tracks—Danny Robins Writer Danny Robbins with tracks by Christy Moore and Guns N’ Roses.	16:00 The Veldt by Ray Bradbury A cautionary tale about smart technology, where danger prowls in the nursery. 16:30 The Twelve Maidens—2. White Against Black 2/6 After a gruesome discovery, the Biodar team calls for help.
17:00	17:00 Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad—6. A Grave New Threat 6/6 Jim and the people of Patusan are faced with a new threat to their way of life. 17:30 Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel. 17:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 1. Suspension 1/5 A social worker is on suspension, on SSRIs - who’s shouting her name in the supermarket?	17:00 The Decoy A man is plucked from the factory floor to be groomed by the State as a body double. 17:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 2. Settlement 2/5 Liz has been offered a settlement by the Council, if she'll sign a gagging order.	17:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 1. A Tragic Death 1/2 A tragic death, a recently married couple, a haunted house. 17:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 3. Emergency 3/5 When Tamsin presents her with an emergency, Liz tries to play it by the book.	17:00 Drama on 4—Someone Dangerous, 2. A Haunted House 2/2 A tragic death and a newly married couple in a house full of dark questions... 17:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 4. Changes 4/5 Liz changes her mind - and then also her appearance.	17:00 Prize Fighting A bomb threat sparks turmoil for the world’s most prestigious literary prize. 17:45 The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 5. Confession 5/5 Liz makes a full confession. But it's harder than she expected.	17:00 JB Priestley - An Inspector Calls An unexpected visitor sparks turmoil, at a celebratory family engagement party.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympic Spirit, Denise Lewis Olympic medallist Denise Lewis is castaway by Kirsty Young. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
18:00	18:00 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant. 18:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed.	18:00 Greywing—3. Fair Game 3/6 A fairground big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Secret Escritoire 2/27 Neddie Seagoon's furniture is at the centre of a Malayan man-shrinking plot.	18:00 Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick. 18:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/4 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!	18:00 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 3 3/4 Eric's increasing popularity makes a dangerous enemy of his colleague Gordon McKay. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	18:00 Comedy Showcase—1. All My Life I've Wanted to Be Someone - Now Who Was It? 1/4 Dilemmas galore for a group of scatty 20-something flat-sharers. 18:30 Share and Share Alike—The Strike 4/9 Brothers Jack and Lesley feud over a colleague. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.	18:30 Bog Child (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On the Northern Irish border, cutting peat in the bog, Fergus finds a body.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: Northumberland Join poet Daljit Nagra as he selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 No Room for Secrets by Joanna Lumley (Omnibus) Joanna Lumley reads her autobiography - using the theme of rooms in a house.
19:00	19:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series. 19:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—1. The Hall 1/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography begins with her early years in India... 19:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—1. For Fools Rush In 1/10 English prejudices clash with Italian passions when a young widow is sent abroad.	19:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 19:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—2. The Drawing Room 2/5 From 'The New Avengers' to being a Bond girl. 19:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—2. Put a Stop to the Nonsense 2/10 The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia, and she gets engaged.	19:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Horsing Around 3/4 Tom is annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister. 19:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen 3/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up. 19:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—3. Love in Monteriano 3/10 English conventions battle Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife.	19:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Jan Ravens 4/6 Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral. 19:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room 4/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy. 19:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—4. Misery in Monteriano 4/10 Misery in Monteriano, as English Lilia and Italian Gino's marriage starts to deteriorate.	19:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 19:30 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—5. The Music Room and the Attic 5/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography revealing how she met her husband, and future resolutions. 19:45 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—5. News of a Beastly Baby 5/10 The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia.	19:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Hospital 3/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Reece Shearsmith Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith chooses songs by Darlene Love and The Divine Comedy. 19:50 EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 1 EM Forster's witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Edinburgh Festival 5/10 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Mike McShane, Paul Sinha and Sue Perkins. 20:30 Snap—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Molly's surprise pregnancy causes Doug to do something neither of them ever expected.	20:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Lorraine Kelly 2/6 Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself. 20:30 Tickets Please—Episode 2 2/4 The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.	20:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 20:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother 6/6 A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.	20:00 Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford. 20:30 No Commitments—Series 11, Accentuate the Positive 1/6 Emily is in Australia, Charlotte is still engaged and Roger is worried. Can Anna cope?	20:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee. 20:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. 20:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Statistics 3/12 Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle.
21:00	21:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	21:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	21:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	21:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	21:00 The Annunciation Do mysterious religious messages delivered via library books foretell the Second Coming?	21:00 Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete Control—3. Cowboys 3/3 Dr John Cooper Clarke chooses his favourite programmes from the BBC Radio archives.	21:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems 4/13 The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working. 21:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
22:00	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Coleraine 6/6 Mark Steel visits Coleraine in Northern Ireland. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The Kapoors go golfing!	22:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 1. The Team Player A new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising by Garrett Millerick. 22:30 The Consultants—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 The team tackle an unusual case of sexual harassment. 22:45 Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 The Napoleonic Wars thwart Napoleon and Wellington's horses sending Valentine's cards.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E4: How men deal with pregnancy 4/4 Modern masculinity. How do men deal with pregnancy? 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 12, Joe Lycett Interviews Katherine Ryan 2/6 Joe Lycett asks some questions of Canadian stand-up star Katherine Ryan. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sara Barron 1/2 Sarah Campbell is joined by Sara Barron.	22:00 The Train at Platform 4—Series 2, 2. Get a Room 2/4 An over-amorous couple disturb the 14:15 to Kings Cross. By Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. 22:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5 5/6 Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Scott Agnew: Dead Man Talking, 1. How It All Ended The story of how Scott died. 22:30 Matt Berry Interviews...—Series 1, Uri Geller 1/4 Matt Berry interviews the greats of stage, screen and music. 22:45 Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 1, Get a Job 1/4 Comedian Tom Mayhew heads to the Jobcentre Plus to meet his advisor, Carol. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sara Barron 2/2 Sarah Campbell is joined again by Sara Barron.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Paul Sinha presents his virtual audience with an A-Z of facts. 22:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Fans 1/4 The comedian begins his journey through the world of pop by asking why stars need fans. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Elf Lyons 1/1 Iain Lee talks to Elf Lyons in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 5, Bunny 3/4 Tim Key is live in a cave network in Austria with water rising, and no means of escape. 22:30 The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Tommy Cockles 5/6 Legendary comedian Tommy Cockles is stunned when Mallard manager Ron has no idea who he is
23:00	23:00 Too Long; Didn't Read—Series 1, 2. What's Putin's endgame in Ukraine? 2/6 What's Putin's endgame in Ukraine? 23:30 The Ape That Got Lucky—Science and Progress 3/4 Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution.	23:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, Away Day Wey Hey 3/6 Clare and the rest of the Sparrowhawk team are forced to take part in a team-building day. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 3 3/4 Asked to advise on a new cricketing film, the star player causes havoc in Hollywood.	23:00 Seekers—Series 1, The Diary 2/6 Stuart is concerned the gift he left for Nicola in her desk could be misinterpreted. 23:30 Yours Truly, Pierre Stone—Episode 1 1/4 Sam Bain's comedy of a man so obsessed with celebrity trivia, his own life passes him by. 23:45 The Pin—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.	23:00 Britain in Bits with Ross Noble—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Ross Noble presents a magazine show with studio guests and stories from around Britain. 23:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Sarah Millican 6/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Sarah Millican to eat Chinese food with chopsticks.	23:00 Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can spin kings Prentiss McCabe turn a failed novelist into a best seller? 23:30 As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 4 4/6 The satirist ponders eating too much and the end of the world.	23:00 What The Future?—Series 1, Cars 2/4 Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from the future. What if driverless cars became a hit? 23:30 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, MacDonald, Omotayo, Caulfield and Foot 2/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay with more top comedy talent.	23:00 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Featuring a woman who is so useless, she has just been snapped up for a job in government. 23:30 The Party Party—Episode 4 4/6 No one in Microcosm notices that the quiz show Narrator has gone missing.

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