Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 9 - 15 September 2024

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00:00	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 4. L-Space 4/6 Captain Vimes tries tracking the dragon, and the Librarian travels in time. 00:30 The Twelve Maidens—6. The Final Round 6/6 Why is Maiden Tor suddenly open to Biodar scans?	00:00 Frankly Speaking—Gracie Fields Lancashire actress and singer Gracie Fields answers the questions. 00:30 The Sprung Floor Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.	00:00 A Good Read—John Niven and Sali Hughes John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 Femme Fatale: The Story of Nico The German chanteuse who sang on one of the most important records in rock history.	00:00 Meeting Myself Coming Back—Michael Grade TV executive, former sports writer and showbiz agent - Michael Grade's life in sound	00:00 Great Lives—Gilbert and Sullivan Dillie Keane chooses the musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. 00:30 David Hockney - Back in LA David Hockney embarks on an ambitious new portrait series from his Californian studio.	00:00 Soul Music—Take Me Home, Country Roads Stories of what the song 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' means to people. 00:30 Ladybird, Ladybird The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?	00:00 And When You Sleep You Remind Me of the Dead Tracy has a terrifying recurring dream. But then her nightmare becomes real... 00:45 MR James—Lost Hearts A chilling short story about a young orphan who moves to Lincolnshire.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Alice Cooper American rock singer Alice Cooper is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver 3/6 Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 01:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 01:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer.	01:00 Guy Meredith - The Tokyo Correction Back from a decade in Spain, Adam Bax lands in another art scam.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Workshop - Close by Carol Ann Duffy Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 The Rub of Time by Martin Amis (Omnibus) Martin Amis's non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.	02:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree. 02:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 13 13/13 Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem.	02:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby? 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	02:00 Bangers and Mash—Episode 5 5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame 6/12 Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.	02:00 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre. 02:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—1. The Business Proposition With the war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike get a surprise visitor.	02:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed. 02:30 Share and Share Alike—The Seance 9/9 Jack and Lesley are desperate to contact their dead mother. Stars Hugh Paddick.	02:30 Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure by Robert Penn (Omnibus) One man's search for the perfect bread made from ancient wheat grains.
03:00	03:40 Witness History—Leopold and Loeb In May 1924 two rich and educated teenage boys killed an acquaintance in Chicago 03:50 Letter to Louis (Omnibus) Dramatisation of Alison White's poignant memoir about caring for her disabled son, Louis.	03:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards 1/6 Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hay Fever. 03:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—1. Unconventional Woman 1/10 Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life. 03:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—1. Where There's a Will 1/5 Ben Miles stars as a bereaved man learning to let go of the past.	03:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Summer in the City 4/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 03:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—2. Family Finances 2/10 Alex must find a way to improve the family finances. 03:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—2. The Charm Offensive 2/5 Simon is determined to get back into the will of his dead partner's mother.	03:00 The Architects—Series 1, Multi-Faith 4/4 As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. 03:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—3. New Arrival 3/10 The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex’s labours. 03:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—3. Truth Sits Upon the Lips 3/5 Barbara spots another legal issue over rewriting her will.	03:00 Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—3. British Culture 3/4 Paul tests the audience on their knowledge of British newspapers, TV, art and film. 03:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—4. Financial Brink 4/10 Alex is furious when her father’s carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink. 03:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—4. Worldly Goods 4/5 Can Si learn anything from Mel's demanding mother?	03:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Mark Steel 4/6 Paul Merton interviews Mark Steel about his pet hates and worst nightmares. 03:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—5. Staving Off Suitors 5/10 Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors. 03:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—5. A Greater Gift Than Gold 5/5 Can Si finally manage to let go of his late partner's memory?	03:45 Holmes and Watford—Burglary 4/5 A burglary has taken place, and Tina thinks she knows who may have committed the crime.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 9 9/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs. Panellists are Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Sue Perkins and Tim Rice. 04:30 Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs 4/4 The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.	04:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Competitive capitalism engulfs the CyberPass Bistro as Merv creates an internal market.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Colgan, Ramirez, Frankopan 5/6 John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Jenny Colgan, Dr Janina Ramirez and Dr Peter Frankopan. 04:30 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess 1/6 An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Paul Sinha, Natalie Haynes, Holly Walsh and Lloyd Langford join host Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 11, Ill Winds 6/6 Anna tries to help sister Charlotte with a tricky problem.	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 04:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.	04:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 04:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, But... 8/12 Juggling cases and girlfriends, Roger's got trouble with toggles and grommets.
05:00	05:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 5, Jimmy The Kid 19/20 The cheeky schoolboy is obsessed with the Wild West.... 05:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Moonlight Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.	05:00 Annie Caulfield - Like That When friends are reunited, cracks begin under the strain of secrets and lies.	05:00 F Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful and Damned—1. Dreaming Of Millions 1/2 A tale charting the Jazz Age via a glamorous but doomed marriage.	05:00 F Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful and Damned—2. Everything To Lose 2/2 Anthony and Gloria have everything to lose...	05:00 Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. The Duel 1/2 Irish adventurer Redmond Barry is forced to leave home and serve in the Seven Years War.	05:00 Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire 2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.	05:00 Clowning Around on 4 Extra—1. Coco the Castaway 1/3 Tony Lidington traces the influence of clowning on the evolution of British comedy.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver 3/6 Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 06:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 06:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer.	06:00 Guy Meredith - The Tokyo Correction Back from a decade in Spain, Adam Bax lands in another art scam.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Emmylou Harris Country music star Emmylou Harris is castaway by Sue Lawley. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue The naturalist asks why the large blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
07:00	07:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree. 07:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 13 13/13 Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem.	07:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby? 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	07:00 Bangers and Mash—Episode 5 5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame 6/12 Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.	07:00 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre. 07:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—1. The Business Proposition With the war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike get a surprise visitor.	07:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed. 07:30 Share and Share Alike—The Seance 9/9 Jack and Lesley are desperate to contact their dead mother. Stars Hugh Paddick.	07:30 Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure by Robert Penn (Omnibus) One man's search for the perfect bread made from ancient wheat grains.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: Cumbria Daljit Nagra chooses another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Quick-witted Alex struggles with the mores of early 20th century Scottish village life.
08:00	08:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards 1/6 Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hay Fever. 08:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—1. Unconventional Woman 1/10 Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life. 08:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—1. Where There's a Will 1/5 Ben Miles stars as a bereaved man learning to let go of the past.	08:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Summer in the City 4/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 08:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—2. Family Finances 2/10 Alex must find a way to improve the family finances. 08:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—2. The Charm Offensive 2/5 Simon is determined to get back into the will of his dead partner's mother.	08:00 The Architects—Series 1, Multi-Faith 4/4 As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. 08:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—3. New Arrival 3/10 The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex’s labours. 08:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—3. Truth Sits Upon the Lips 3/5 Barbara spots another legal issue over rewriting her will.	08:00 Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—3. British Culture 3/4 Paul tests the audience on their knowledge of British newspapers, TV, art and film. 08:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—4. Financial Brink 4/10 Alex is furious when her father’s carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink. 08:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—4. Worldly Goods 4/5 Can Si learn anything from Mel's demanding mother?	08:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Mark Steel 4/6 Paul Merton interviews Mark Steel about his pet hates and worst nightmares. 08:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—5. Staving Off Suitors 5/10 Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors. 08:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—5. A Greater Gift Than Gold 5/5 Can Si finally manage to let go of his late partner's memory?	08:45 Holmes and Watford—Burglary 4/5 A burglary has taken place, and Tina thinks she knows who may have committed the crime.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Rachel Stevens S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens chooses songs by Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston. 08:50 Bird In The Hand by Sarah Daniels (Omnibus) Si’s finding it hard to move on after the death of his partner.
09:00	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—09/09/2024 Alicia McCarthy reports on calls to improve the safety of lithium batteries. 09:30 Key Matters—Series 1, 1. C major 1/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys. C major 09:45 Daily Service—Religious Communities: Sister Grace from The Order of the Holy Paraclete, Whitby A week long series of programmes exploring religious communities in the UK	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—10/09/2024 Sean Curran reports as peers criticised plans to cut winter fuel payments. 09:30 Key Matters—Series 1, 2. D minor 2/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: D minor - 'saddest of all keys' 09:45 Daily Service—Religious Communities: Sister Maria from the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul A week long series of programmes exploring religious communities in the UK	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—11/09/2024 Sean Curran reports as MPs debate cutting the winter fuel payment for most pensioners 09:30 Key Matters—Series 1, 3. B flat 3/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: B flat - sad and heroic 09:45 Daily Service—Religious Communities: Fr Timothy Radcliffe from Blackfriars Priory, Oxford A week long series of programmes exploring religious communities in the UK	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—12/09/2024 Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and much more. 09:30 Key Matters—Series 1, 4. F sharp major 4/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: F sharp major 09:45 Daily Service—Religious Communities: The Nazareth Community, London A week long series of programmes exploring religious communities in the UK	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—13/09/2024 Sean Curran reports as MPs question the Health Secretary about a report on the NHS. 09:30 Key Matters—Series 1, E flat major 5/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: E flat major. 09:45 Daily Service—Religious Communities: A Service of Vespers from Blackfriars Priory, Oxford A week long series of programmes exploring religious communities in the UK	09:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 09:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, But... 8/12 Juggling cases and girlfriends, Roger's got trouble with toggles and grommets.
10:00	10:00 Frankly Speaking—Gracie Fields Lancashire actress and singer Gracie Fields answers the questions. 10:30 The Sprung Floor Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.	10:00 A Good Read—John Niven and Sali Hughes John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 Femme Fatale: The Story of Nico The German chanteuse who sang on one of the most important records in rock history.	10:00 Meeting Myself Coming Back—Michael Grade TV executive, former sports writer and showbiz agent - Michael Grade's life in sound	10:00 Great Lives—Gilbert and Sullivan Dillie Keane chooses the musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. 10:30 David Hockney - Back in LA David Hockney embarks on an ambitious new portrait series from his Californian studio.	10:00 Soul Music—Take Me Home, Country Roads Stories of what the song 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' means to people. 10:30 Ladybird, Ladybird The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?	10:00 Clowning Around on 4 Extra—1. Coco the Castaway 1/3 Tony Lidington traces the influence of clowning on the evolution of British comedy.	10:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, The House That Jim Picked 1/20 Grandad comes into money so Jimmy sets his sights on a new house 10:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Winter Break Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver 3/6 Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 11:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 11:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer.	11:00 Guy Meredith - The Tokyo Correction Back from a decade in Spain, Adam Bax lands in another art scam.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Emmylou Harris Country music star Emmylou Harris is castaway by Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue The naturalist asks why the large blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
12:00	12:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree. 12:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 13 13/13 Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem.	12:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	12:00 Bangers and Mash—Episode 5 5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame 6/12 Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.	12:00 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—1. The Business Proposition With the war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike get a surprise visitor.	12:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed. 12:30 Share and Share Alike—The Seance 9/9 Jack and Lesley are desperate to contact their dead mother. Stars Hugh Paddick.	12:30 Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure by Robert Penn (Omnibus) One man's search for the perfect bread made from ancient wheat grains.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: Cumbria Daljit Nagra chooses another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Quick-witted Alex struggles with the mores of early 20th century Scottish village life.
13:00	13:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards 1/6 Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hay Fever. 13:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—1. Unconventional Woman 1/10 Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life. 13:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—1. Where There's a Will 1/5 Ben Miles stars as a bereaved man learning to let go of the past.	13:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Summer in the City 4/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 13:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—2. Family Finances 2/10 Alex must find a way to improve the family finances. 13:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—2. The Charm Offensive 2/5 Simon is determined to get back into the will of his dead partner's mother.	13:00 The Architects—Series 1, Multi-Faith 4/4 As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. 13:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—3. New Arrival 3/10 The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex’s labours. 13:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—3. Truth Sits Upon the Lips 3/5 Barbara spots another legal issue over rewriting her will.	13:00 Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—3. British Culture 3/4 Paul tests the audience on their knowledge of British newspapers, TV, art and film. 13:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—4. Financial Brink 4/10 Alex is furious when her father’s carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink. 13:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—4. Worldly Goods 4/5 Can Si learn anything from Mel's demanding mother?	13:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Mark Steel 4/6 Paul Merton interviews Mark Steel about his pet hates and worst nightmares. 13:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—5. Staving Off Suitors 5/10 Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors. 13:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—5. A Greater Gift Than Gold 5/5 Can Si finally manage to let go of his late partner's memory?	13:45 Holmes and Watford—Burglary 4/5 A burglary has taken place, and Tina thinks she knows who may have committed the crime.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Rachel Stevens S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens chooses songs by Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston. 13:50 Bird In The Hand by Sarah Daniels (Omnibus) Si’s finding it hard to move on after the death of his partner.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 9 9/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs. Panellists are Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Sue Perkins and Tim Rice. 14:30 Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs 4/4 The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.	14:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 14:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Competitive capitalism engulfs the CyberPass Bistro as Merv creates an internal market.	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Colgan, Ramirez, Frankopan 5/6 John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Jenny Colgan, Dr Janina Ramirez and Dr Peter Frankopan. 14:30 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess 1/6 An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Paul Sinha, Natalie Haynes, Holly Walsh and Lloyd Langford join host Gyles Brandreth. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 11, Ill Winds 6/6 Anna tries to help sister Charlotte with a tricky problem.	14:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 14:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.	14:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 14:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, But... 8/12 Juggling cases and girlfriends, Roger's got trouble with toggles and grommets.
15:00	15:00 Annie Caulfield - Like That When friends are reunited, cracks begin under the strain of secrets and lies.	15:00 F Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful and Damned—1. Dreaming Of Millions 1/2 A tale charting the Jazz Age via a glamorous but doomed marriage.	15:00 F Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful and Damned—2. Everything To Lose 2/2 Anthony and Gloria have everything to lose...	15:00 Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. The Duel 1/2 Irish adventurer Redmond Barry is forced to leave home and serve in the Seven Years War.	15:00 Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire 2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.	15:00 Clowning Around on 4 Extra—1. Coco the Castaway 1/3 Tony Lidington traces the influence of clowning on the evolution of British comedy.	15:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, The House That Jim Picked 1/20 Grandad comes into money so Jimmy sets his sights on a new house 15:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Winter Break Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.
16:00	16:00 Frankly Speaking—Gracie Fields Lancashire actress and singer Gracie Fields answers the questions. 16:30 The Sprung Floor Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.	16:00 A Good Read—John Niven and Sali Hughes John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 Femme Fatale: The Story of Nico The German chanteuse who sang on one of the most important records in rock history.	16:00 Meeting Myself Coming Back—Michael Grade TV executive, former sports writer and showbiz agent - Michael Grade's life in sound	16:00 Great Lives—Gilbert and Sullivan Dillie Keane chooses the musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. 16:30 David Hockney - Back in LA David Hockney embarks on an ambitious new portrait series from his Californian studio.	16:00 Soul Music—Take Me Home, Country Roads Stories of what the song 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' means to people. 16:30 Ladybird, Ladybird The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?	16:00 And When You Sleep You Remind Me of the Dead Tracy has a terrifying recurring dream. But then her nightmare becomes real... 16:45 MR James—Lost Hearts A chilling short story about a young orphan who moves to Lincolnshire.	16:00 Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon 5/6 The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him? 16:30 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, 1. Sixth-Sensers 1/3 The alien takeover gathers pace. Sequel to Before the Screaming Begins.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills. 17:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver 3/6 Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. 17:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party. 17:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 17:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 17:30 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer.	17:00 Guy Meredith - The Tokyo Correction Back from a decade in Spain, Adam Bax lands in another art scam.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Emmylou Harris Country music star Emmylou Harris is castaway by Sue Lawley. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue The naturalist asks why the large blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
18:00	18:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree. 18:30 Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 13 13/13 Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem.	18:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby? 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	18:00 Bangers and Mash—Episode 5 5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame 6/12 Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.	18:00 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre. 18:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—1. The Business Proposition With the war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike get a surprise visitor.	18:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed. 18:30 Share and Share Alike—The Seance 9/9 Jack and Lesley are desperate to contact their dead mother. Stars Hugh Paddick.	18:30 Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure by Robert Penn (Omnibus) One man's search for the perfect bread made from ancient wheat grains.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: Cumbria Daljit Nagra chooses another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Quick-witted Alex struggles with the mores of early 20th century Scottish village life.
19:00	19:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards 1/6 Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hay Fever. 19:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—1. Unconventional Woman 1/10 Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life. 19:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—1. Where There's a Will 1/5 Ben Miles stars as a bereaved man learning to let go of the past.	19:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Summer in the City 4/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 19:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—2. Family Finances 2/10 Alex must find a way to improve the family finances. 19:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—2. The Charm Offensive 2/5 Simon is determined to get back into the will of his dead partner's mother.	19:00 The Architects—Series 1, Multi-Faith 4/4 As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. 19:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—3. New Arrival 3/10 The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex’s labours. 19:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—3. Truth Sits Upon the Lips 3/5 Barbara spots another legal issue over rewriting her will.	19:00 Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—3. British Culture 3/4 Paul tests the audience on their knowledge of British newspapers, TV, art and film. 19:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—4. Financial Brink 4/10 Alex is furious when her father’s carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink. 19:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—4. Worldly Goods 4/5 Can Si learn anything from Mel's demanding mother?	19:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Mark Steel 4/6 Paul Merton interviews Mark Steel about his pet hates and worst nightmares. 19:30 Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—5. Staving Off Suitors 5/10 Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors. 19:45 Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—5. A Greater Gift Than Gold 5/5 Can Si finally manage to let go of his late partner's memory?	19:45 Holmes and Watford—Burglary 4/5 A burglary has taken place, and Tina thinks she knows who may have committed the crime.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Rachel Stevens S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens chooses songs by Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston. 19:50 Bird In The Hand by Sarah Daniels (Omnibus) Si’s finding it hard to move on after the death of his partner.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 9 9/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs. Panellists are Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Sue Perkins and Tim Rice. 20:30 Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs 4/4 The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.	20:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 20:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Competitive capitalism engulfs the CyberPass Bistro as Merv creates an internal market.	20:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Colgan, Ramirez, Frankopan 5/6 John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Jenny Colgan, Dr Janina Ramirez and Dr Peter Frankopan. 20:30 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess 1/6 An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony.	20:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Paul Sinha, Natalie Haynes, Holly Walsh and Lloyd Langford join host Gyles Brandreth. 20:30 No Commitments—Series 11, Ill Winds 6/6 Anna tries to help sister Charlotte with a tricky problem.	20:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 20:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.	20:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 20:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, But... 8/12 Juggling cases and girlfriends, Roger's got trouble with toggles and grommets.
21:00	21:00 Annie Caulfield - Like That When friends are reunited, cracks begin under the strain of secrets and lies.	21:00 F Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful and Damned—1. Dreaming Of Millions 1/2 A tale charting the Jazz Age via a glamorous but doomed marriage.	21:00 F Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful and Damned—2. Everything To Lose 2/2 Anthony and Gloria have everything to lose...	21:00 Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. The Duel 1/2 Irish adventurer Redmond Barry is forced to leave home and serve in the Seven Years War.	21:00 Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire 2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.	21:00 Clowning Around on 4 Extra—1. Coco the Castaway 1/3 Tony Lidington traces the influence of clowning on the evolution of British comedy.	21:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, The House That Jim Picked 1/20 Grandad comes into money so Jimmy sets his sights on a new house 21:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Winter Break Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 22:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 2, Daddy Cool 3/4 When his teenage son won't be seen out with him, Adam's determined to prove he's cool.	22:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 6. The Marathon It's London Marathon week, and Clive is regretting his pledge to take part. 22:30 Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 4, God Lends A Hand (Hand Hand) 4/4 Kevin presents the sound of flamethrowers, God and an archivist being flung onto a lorry.	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 1: Literature 1/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz. 22:30 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 2, Episode 1 1/8 As their owners move house, Anton and Liam go on a little holiday 22:45 Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—1. Herself 1/5 Deborah Frances-White gives storytellers the prompt of The Devil You Know. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Pierre Novellie 1/1 Lou Conran talks to Pierre Novellie in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory 1/4 Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker 22:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 4 4/6 A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune.	22:00 The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty—Series 1, 3. The Village I Abandoned 3/4 Brighty visits the village he owns for the very first time! But why is it so horrible? 22:30 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/8 The news of 1936 - and stereotypes in space. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.	22:00 Welcome to Wherever You Are—Pilot Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are. 22:30 Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 2 2/4 Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.	22:00 Revolting People—Series 3, Over the Rainbow 4/6 Mary discovers that there's no place like home. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton. 22:30 Unnatural Acts—Series 2, Monkey Business 4/6 The Hardy household visit a safari park with unexpected attractions.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 115, Labour’s Brat Summer 1/8 Neil Delamere, Lucy Porter, Mark Steel, and Marie Le Conte quiz the news. 23:30 Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Dull Dave gets down with the kids, and a drastic diet inspired by the suffragettes.	23:00 The Shuttleworths—Series 3, Ping Pong Pangs 2/6 Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth tackles a testing table tennis trauma. 23:15 The John Moloney Show—Series 2, Edward Gets Protection 2/4 John decides that Edward needs a companion but faces bureaucracy trying to get a used cat. 23:30 The Wilson Dixon Line—Uncle Wilbur's Advice for Modern Living 4/4 Country music legend Wilson Dixon recalls his Colorado upbringing.	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Seafarers 1/6 Comparing Welsh history's key figures to determine Wales's ultimate heroes. 23:30 Jayde Adams: Hometown Glory—Episode 2 2/2 Jayde Adams discusses why we leave home and why some of us are drawn to go back.	23:00 Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Bedroom 4/4 Alun Cochrane's stand-up tour of his house reaches the bedroom. 23:30 Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity 1/4 The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve.	23:00 The Show What You Wrote—Series 3, Body & Soul 2/4 The sketch show written by the public. 23:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, The Impossibility of Escape 3/4 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman talks about how lockdown has changed his life.	23:00 Sorry About Last Night—A Animal 3/5 Andy and Julie try to throw a posh dinner party. 23:30 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Upset Mums 1/6 Nathan illustrates what can happen when you don't listen to your mum. 23:45 Sounding Off with McGough—1. Munich and Clichés 1/6 Poet Roger McGough on life, love, happiness, heroes, villains and embarrassing relations.	23:00 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 3, Episode 3 3/5 What is 'hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia' ? With Keith Farnan. 23:30 Elastic Planet—The Shape 3/6 Drugged electricity and artificial icebergs. Johnny Ball guest stars in the cosmic comedy. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 3 3/8 The Luton poet bikes north for a brimful of Birmingham and some bookshop capers.

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