Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 30 September - 6 October 2024

Last	Mon 30 Sep	Tue 1 Oct	Wed 2 Oct	Thu 3 Oct	Fri 4 Oct	Sat 5 Oct	Sun 6 Oct
00:00	00:00 A Stone Woman by AS Byatt—1. Flint 1/3 Penelope Wilton reads a sensuous and uplifting gothic tale about a woman's transformation. 00:30 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3 3/3 As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within?	00:00 Frankly Speaking—Evelyn Waugh The Brideshead Revisited author discusses his career. 00:30 Lanyon's Last Flight An appreciation of painter Peter Lanyon, who was soaring to fame when his glider crashed.	00:00 A Good Read—Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 Things Called Jazz That Are Not Jazz An apple, a car, even a super yacht... Why are so many things called Jazz?	00:00 Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist	00:00 Great Lives—Tintin Nick Danziger breaks the programme's rules with comic book adventurer, Tintin. 00:30 The Real Apprentice Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.	00:00 Soul Music—Purple Rain True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world. 00:30 The Chalet School Crime writer Val McDermid on how boarding school novels inspired her to be a writer.	00:00 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—1. Can't You See? I'm Blind... 1/2 With most of humanity blind, mobile carnivorous plants move in. 00:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados 1/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Randy Newman Singer-songwriter Randy Newman is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.	01:00 Curlew in Autumn—2. Hit and Run 2/6 Nurse Nicolson is dead - with suspicion falling on Peter Calman. But who is lying? 01:30 The Joke About Hilary Spite—6. The Cross of Light 6/6 Hilary is getting closer to the facts, but will she be able to face the truth?	01:00 Curlew in Autumn—3. The Cottage 3/6 Can lawyer Peter Calman discover who wrecked his office and why? 01:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 1. Auguste Dupin: The Murders In The Rue Morgue 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' eccentric rival Auguste Dupin.	01:00 Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit 4/6 As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton? 01:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 2. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of Cell 13 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.	01:00 Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay 5/6 Calman's investigation gets hampered. 01:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy 3/4 Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.	01:00 Curlew in Autumn—6. Back to the Cave 6/6 Calman has a showdown with Bullivant and they're all still looking for hermit Leighton. 01:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 4. Loveday Brooke: The Mystery of Redstone Manor 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' uncompromising rival Loveday Brooke.	01:00 Semi-Detached Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The New Lyrical Ballads Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Homecoming by Colin Grant (Omnibus) The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories.	02:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene. 02:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, Stranded 4/16 The crew of HMS Troutbridge get call for help from a British embassy.	02:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Pevensey Bay Disaster 10/27 To foil a dastardly plot, Neddie Seagoon must plough his way to the Sussex coast pronto.	02:00 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set 9/12 Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.	02:00 Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began 1/6 Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong? 02:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles? Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...	02:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles? 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Love Big Brother the Burkiss Way 3/6 The team spoof George Orwell's 1984 and more.	02:30 William Golding: The Man Who Wrote Lord Of The Flies (Omnibus) The life and career of the publicity-shy, Nobel Prize-winning author.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ed Gamble Comedian Ed Gamble chooses tracks by David Bowie and Black Sabbath. 03:50 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us (Omnibus)—Episode 2. 1876-1894 Sophia Jex-Blake sets up her own medical practice in Edinburgh.	03:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Travel Piece 4/6 Cookery writer Damien Trench dips his toe into the world of travel journalism. 03:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—1. Tekels Park 1/5 Helen Macdonald's collection of essays about our relationship to the natural world. 03:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—1. Temptation 1/25 Shunned on leaving jail, Jean Valjean is tempted back into crime.	03:00 Alone—Series 2, A Few Loose Ends 3/6 Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears. 03:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—2. High Rise 2/5 Helen Macdonald views an aerial phenomenon from the Empire State Building. 03:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—2. On The Run 2/25 Jean Valjean is on the run.	03:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Running on Empty 3/6 Tom is invited on a stag weekend, and his dad signs up for the Sheffield marathon. 03:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—3. Eclipse 3/5 Helen Macdonald on crowds, community and the experience of witnessing an eclipse. 03:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—3. Respect 3/25 Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine.	03:00 Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat 2/2 Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb. 03:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons 4/5 Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world. 03:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate 4/25 Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.	03:00 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation. 03:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—5. Vesper Flights 5/5 Helen Macdonald celebrates and learns life lessons from swifts. 03:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—5. The Truth 5/25 The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration.	03:45 Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games 2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.
04:00		04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3 3/4 Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what. 04:30 Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service 2/6 Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.	04:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Ian McMillan hosts with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 04:30 Romantic Friction—Thwarted 1/4 Deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 04:30 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Meat 3/6 Likeable conman Ronnie organises a raffle whilst James seems to be having a bad hair day.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes. 04:30 The Brothers—Series 3, Gothic 2/6 Nigel is haunted, while Michael thinks he is Bruce Willis.	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot 6/6 Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. 04:30 Lucky Heather—2. Wild Bunch 2/6 Heather helps a neighbour who is being harassed on the estate.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—Nothing But the Vest The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred. 04:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?
05:00	05:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Sorry You've Been Troubled 3/20 Can the cheeky schoolboy manage to avoid landing in trouble with the new phone? 05:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The House Warming Party 1/13 The dear ladies recall the day they moved in.	05:00 Martyn Wade - The Bringer of Peace Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology. 05:45 Short Works—Post by Elaine Feeney The story of an unlikely friendship between two neighbours in rural Ireland.	05:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—1. Flora's Rights 1/4 Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling.	05:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—2. Amos's Call 2/4 Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos.	05:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights 3/4 Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.	05:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again 4/4 As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.	05:00 Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake 1/3 Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.
06:00	06:00 Curlew in Autumn—2. Hit and Run 2/6 Nurse Nicolson is dead - with suspicion falling on Peter Calman. But who is lying? 06:30 The Joke About Hilary Spite—6. The Cross of Light 6/6 Hilary is getting closer to the facts, but will she be able to face the truth?	06:00 Curlew in Autumn—3. The Cottage 3/6 Can lawyer Peter Calman discover who wrecked his office and why? 06:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 1. Auguste Dupin: The Murders In The Rue Morgue 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' eccentric rival Auguste Dupin.	06:00 Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit 4/6 As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton? 06:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 2. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of Cell 13 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.	06:00 Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay 5/6 Calman's investigation gets hampered. 06:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy 3/4 Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.	06:00 Curlew in Autumn—6. Back to the Cave 6/6 Calman has a showdown with Bullivant and they're all still looking for hermit Leighton. 06:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 4. Loveday Brooke: The Mystery of Redstone Manor 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' uncompromising rival Loveday Brooke.	06:00 Semi-Detached Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poet Castaways, Simon Armitage Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
07:00	07:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene. 07:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, Stranded 4/16 The crew of HMS Troutbridge get call for help from a British embassy.	07:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Pevensey Bay Disaster 10/27 To foil a dastardly plot, Neddie Seagoon must plough his way to the Sussex coast pronto.	07:00 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set 9/12 Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.	07:00 Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began 1/6 Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong? 07:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles? Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...	07:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles? 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Love Big Brother the Burkiss Way 3/6 The team spoof George Orwell's 1984 and more.	07:30 William Golding: The Man Who Wrote Lord Of The Flies (Omnibus) The life and career of the publicity-shy, Nobel Prize-winning author.	07:00 Poetry Extra—In the Studio - Ada Limón: A poem for Nasa Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald (Omnibus) Helen Macdonald's reads six essays about her passion and concerns for the natural world.
08:00	08:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Travel Piece 4/6 Cookery writer Damien Trench dips his toe into the world of travel journalism. 08:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—1. Tekels Park 1/5 Helen Macdonald's collection of essays about our relationship to the natural world. 08:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—1. Temptation 1/25 Shunned on leaving jail, Jean Valjean is tempted back into crime.	08:00 Alone—Series 2, A Few Loose Ends 3/6 Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears. 08:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—2. High Rise 2/5 Helen Macdonald views an aerial phenomenon from the Empire State Building. 08:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—2. On The Run 2/25 Jean Valjean is on the run.	08:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Running on Empty 3/6 Tom is invited on a stag weekend, and his dad signs up for the Sheffield marathon. 08:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—3. Eclipse 3/5 Helen Macdonald on crowds, community and the experience of witnessing an eclipse. 08:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—3. Respect 3/25 Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine.	08:00 Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat 2/2 Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb. 08:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons 4/5 Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world. 08:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate 4/25 Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.	08:00 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation. 08:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—5. Vesper Flights 5/5 Helen Macdonald celebrates and learns life lessons from swifts. 08:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—5. The Truth 5/25 The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration.	08:45 Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games 2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—David and Carrie Grant The musical couple choose Andy Williams, Bob Marley & The Wailers and Roberta Flack. 08:50 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/5 Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 93, 2. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets 2/6 Gyles Brandreth joins Sue Perkins for Radio 4's fast-talking panel show. 09:30 His Master's Voices—1. Beginnings 1/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. 09:45 Daily Service—Therefore with angels - War In Heaven Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley	09:00 Heresy—Series 12, Episode 2 2/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy. 09:30 His Master's Voices—2. Laughter and Novelty 2/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. 09:45 Daily Service—Therefore with angels - Angels in their place Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Greg Finn.	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 4: Everything 4/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz. 09:30 His Master's Voices—3. British Ethnic 3/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. 09:45 Daily Service—Therefore with angels - Angelic protection Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lyndall Bywater.	09:00 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000 4/4 Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster. 09:30 His Master's Voices—4. The Theatre/EMI Archive 4/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. 09:45 Daily Service—Therefore with angels - Message for Mary Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rachel Mann.	09:00 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2 2/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people 09:30 His Master's Voices—5. The First Superstars 5/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. 09:45 Daily Service—Therefore with angels - Angel voices Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Chris Edmondson.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—Nothing But the Vest The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred. 09:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?
10:00	10:00 Frankly Speaking—Evelyn Waugh The Brideshead Revisited author discusses his career. 10:30 Lanyon's Last Flight An appreciation of painter Peter Lanyon, who was soaring to fame when his glider crashed.	10:00 A Good Read—Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 Things Called Jazz That Are Not Jazz An apple, a car, even a super yacht... Why are so many things called Jazz?	10:00 Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist	10:00 Great Lives—Tintin Nick Danziger breaks the programme's rules with comic book adventurer, Tintin. 10:30 The Real Apprentice Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.	10:00 Soul Music—Purple Rain True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world. 10:30 The Chalet School Crime writer Val McDermid on how boarding school novels inspired her to be a writer.	10:00 Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake 1/3 Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.	10:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Smile Please 4/20 Jimmy acquires a camera but his snaps are not appreciated. 10:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Norfolk Broads 2/13 The dear ladies take Maud for a boat trip.
11:00	11:00 Curlew in Autumn—2. Hit and Run 2/6 Nurse Nicolson is dead - with suspicion falling on Peter Calman. But who is lying? 11:30 The Joke About Hilary Spite—6. The Cross of Light 6/6 Hilary is getting closer to the facts, but will she be able to face the truth?	11:00 Curlew in Autumn—3. The Cottage 3/6 Can lawyer Peter Calman discover who wrecked his office and why? 11:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 1. Auguste Dupin: The Murders In The Rue Morgue 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' eccentric rival Auguste Dupin.	11:00 Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit 4/6 As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton? 11:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 2. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of Cell 13 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.	11:00 Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay 5/6 Calman's investigation gets hampered. 11:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy 3/4 Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.	11:00 Curlew in Autumn—6. Back to the Cave 6/6 Calman has a showdown with Bullivant and they're all still looking for hermit Leighton. 11:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 4. Loveday Brooke: The Mystery of Redstone Manor 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' uncompromising rival Loveday Brooke.	11:00 Semi-Detached Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poet Castaways, Simon Armitage Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
12:00	12:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene. 12:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, Stranded 4/16 The crew of HMS Troutbridge get call for help from a British embassy.	12:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Pevensey Bay Disaster 10/27 To foil a dastardly plot, Neddie Seagoon must plough his way to the Sussex coast pronto.	12:00 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set 9/12 Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.	12:00 Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began 1/6 Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong? 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles? Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...	12:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles? 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Love Big Brother the Burkiss Way 3/6 The team spoof George Orwell's 1984 and more.	12:30 William Golding: The Man Who Wrote Lord Of The Flies (Omnibus) The life and career of the publicity-shy, Nobel Prize-winning author.	12:00 Poetry Extra—In the Studio - Ada Limón: A poem for Nasa Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald (Omnibus) Helen Macdonald's reads six essays about her passion and concerns for the natural world.
13:00	13:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Travel Piece 4/6 Cookery writer Damien Trench dips his toe into the world of travel journalism. 13:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—1. Tekels Park 1/5 Helen Macdonald's collection of essays about our relationship to the natural world. 13:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—1. Temptation 1/25 Shunned on leaving jail, Jean Valjean is tempted back into crime.	13:00 Alone—Series 2, A Few Loose Ends 3/6 Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears. 13:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—2. High Rise 2/5 Helen Macdonald views an aerial phenomenon from the Empire State Building. 13:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—2. On The Run 2/25 Jean Valjean is on the run.	13:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Running on Empty 3/6 Tom is invited on a stag weekend, and his dad signs up for the Sheffield marathon. 13:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—3. Eclipse 3/5 Helen Macdonald on crowds, community and the experience of witnessing an eclipse. 13:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—3. Respect 3/25 Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine.	13:00 Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat 2/2 Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb. 13:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons 4/5 Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world. 13:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate 4/25 Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.	13:00 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation. 13:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—5. Vesper Flights 5/5 Helen Macdonald celebrates and learns life lessons from swifts. 13:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—5. The Truth 5/25 The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration.	13:45 Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games 2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—David and Carrie Grant The musical couple choose Andy Williams, Bob Marley & The Wailers and Roberta Flack. 13:50 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/5 Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil.
14:00	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3 3/4 Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what. 14:30 Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service 2/6 Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.	14:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Ian McMillan hosts with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 14:30 Romantic Friction—Thwarted 1/4 Deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man.	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 14:30 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Meat 3/6 Likeable conman Ronnie organises a raffle whilst James seems to be having a bad hair day.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes. 14:30 The Brothers—Series 3, Gothic 2/6 Nigel is haunted, while Michael thinks he is Bruce Willis.	14:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot 6/6 Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. 14:30 Lucky Heather—2. Wild Bunch 2/6 Heather helps a neighbour who is being harassed on the estate.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—Nothing But the Vest The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred. 14:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?
15:00	15:00 Martyn Wade - The Bringer of Peace Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology. 15:45 Short Works—Post by Elaine Feeney The story of an unlikely friendship between two neighbours in rural Ireland.	15:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—1. Flora's Rights 1/4 Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling.	15:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—2. Amos's Call 2/4 Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos.	15:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights 3/4 Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.	15:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again 4/4 As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.	15:00 Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake 1/3 Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.	15:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Smile Please 4/20 Jimmy acquires a camera but his snaps are not appreciated. 15:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Norfolk Broads 2/13 The dear ladies take Maud for a boat trip.
16:00	16:00 Frankly Speaking—Evelyn Waugh The Brideshead Revisited author discusses his career. 16:30 Lanyon's Last Flight An appreciation of painter Peter Lanyon, who was soaring to fame when his glider crashed.	16:00 A Good Read—Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 Things Called Jazz That Are Not Jazz An apple, a car, even a super yacht... Why are so many things called Jazz?	16:00 Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist	16:00 Great Lives—Tintin Nick Danziger breaks the programme's rules with comic book adventurer, Tintin. 16:30 The Real Apprentice Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.	16:00 Soul Music—Purple Rain True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world. 16:30 The Chalet School Crime writer Val McDermid on how boarding school novels inspired her to be a writer.	16:00 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—1. Can't You See? I'm Blind... 1/2 With most of humanity blind, mobile carnivorous plants move in. 16:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados 1/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.	16:00 A Stone Woman by AS Byatt—2. Iceland 2/3 Ines worries whether her transformation will turn volcanic. Read by Penelope Wilton. 16:30 Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host 1/5 Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
17:00	17:00 Curlew in Autumn—2. Hit and Run 2/6 Nurse Nicolson is dead - with suspicion falling on Peter Calman. But who is lying? 17:30 The Joke About Hilary Spite—6. The Cross of Light 6/6 Hilary is getting closer to the facts, but will she be able to face the truth?	17:00 Curlew in Autumn—3. The Cottage 3/6 Can lawyer Peter Calman discover who wrecked his office and why? 17:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 1. Auguste Dupin: The Murders In The Rue Morgue 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' eccentric rival Auguste Dupin.	17:00 Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit 4/6 As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton? 17:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 2. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of Cell 13 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.	17:00 Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay 5/6 Calman's investigation gets hampered. 17:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy 3/4 Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.	17:00 Curlew in Autumn—6. Back to the Cave 6/6 Calman has a showdown with Bullivant and they're all still looking for hermit Leighton. 17:30 The Rivals—Series 1, 4. Loveday Brooke: The Mystery of Redstone Manor 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' uncompromising rival Loveday Brooke.	17:00 Semi-Detached Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poet Castaways, Simon Armitage Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
18:00	18:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene. 18:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, Stranded 4/16 The crew of HMS Troutbridge get call for help from a British embassy.	18:00 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Pevensey Bay Disaster 10/27 To foil a dastardly plot, Neddie Seagoon must plough his way to the Sussex coast pronto.	18:00 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set 9/12 Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.	18:00 Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began 1/6 Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong? 18:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles? Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...	18:00 The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles? 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Love Big Brother the Burkiss Way 3/6 The team spoof George Orwell's 1984 and more.	18:30 William Golding: The Man Who Wrote Lord Of The Flies (Omnibus) The life and career of the publicity-shy, Nobel Prize-winning author.	18:00 Poetry Extra—In the Studio - Ada Limón: A poem for Nasa Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald (Omnibus) Helen Macdonald's reads six essays about her passion and concerns for the natural world.
19:00	19:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Travel Piece 4/6 Cookery writer Damien Trench dips his toe into the world of travel journalism. 19:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—1. Tekels Park 1/5 Helen Macdonald's collection of essays about our relationship to the natural world. 19:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—1. Temptation 1/25 Shunned on leaving jail, Jean Valjean is tempted back into crime.	19:00 Alone—Series 2, A Few Loose Ends 3/6 Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears. 19:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—2. High Rise 2/5 Helen Macdonald views an aerial phenomenon from the Empire State Building. 19:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—2. On The Run 2/25 Jean Valjean is on the run.	19:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Running on Empty 3/6 Tom is invited on a stag weekend, and his dad signs up for the Sheffield marathon. 19:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—3. Eclipse 3/5 Helen Macdonald on crowds, community and the experience of witnessing an eclipse. 19:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—3. Respect 3/25 Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine.	19:00 Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat 2/2 Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb. 19:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons 4/5 Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world. 19:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate 4/25 Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.	19:00 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation. 19:30 Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—5. Vesper Flights 5/5 Helen Macdonald celebrates and learns life lessons from swifts. 19:45 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—5. The Truth 5/25 The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration.	19:45 Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games 2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—David and Carrie Grant The musical couple choose Andy Williams, Bob Marley & The Wailers and Roberta Flack. 19:50 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/5 Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil.
20:00	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3 3/4 Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what. 20:30 Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service 2/6 Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.	20:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Ian McMillan hosts with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 20:30 Romantic Friction—Thwarted 1/4 Deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man.	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 20:30 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Meat 3/6 Likeable conman Ronnie organises a raffle whilst James seems to be having a bad hair day.	20:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes. 20:30 The Brothers—Series 3, Gothic 2/6 Nigel is haunted, while Michael thinks he is Bruce Willis.	20:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot 6/6 Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. 20:30 Lucky Heather—2. Wild Bunch 2/6 Heather helps a neighbour who is being harassed on the estate.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—Nothing But the Vest The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred. 20:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?
21:00	21:00 Martyn Wade - The Bringer of Peace Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology. 21:45 Short Works—Post by Elaine Feeney The story of an unlikely friendship between two neighbours in rural Ireland.	21:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—1. Flora's Rights 1/4 Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling.	21:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—2. Amos's Call 2/4 Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos.	21:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights 3/4 Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.	21:00 Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again 4/4 As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.	21:00 Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake 1/3 Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.	21:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Smile Please 4/20 Jimmy acquires a camera but his snaps are not appreciated. 21:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Norfolk Broads 2/13 The dear ladies take Maud for a boat trip.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 93, 2. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets 2/6 Gyles Brandreth joins Sue Perkins for Radio 4's fast-talking panel show. 22:30 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Cardiff to Portsmouth 1/6 Alexei Sayle chats to passengers on a rail journey from Cardiff to Portsmouth. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Patrick 2/3 Stephen Bailey interviews the doctor and comedian Ed Patrick.	22:00 Heresy—Series 12, Episode 2 2/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy. 22:30 The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 When warding off dark lords, salad is acceptable.	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 4: Everything 4/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz. 22:30 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 2, Episode 4 4/8 Liam discovers that the tank is full of trouble and awful rhyming slang. 22:45 Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—4. Steve Ali 4/5 Deborah Frances-White gives Steve Ali the prompt of The Devil You Know.	22:00 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000 4/4 Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster. 22:30 On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 1 1/5 All the news as it happens, if it happens. Savagely satirical award-winning comedy.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Randy Feltface, 2. Fire 2/4 Randy Feltface shares his burning passion. 22:30 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/8 Danger sports - and chicken terrorists. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Patrick 3/3 Stephen Bailey interviews the doctor and comedian Ed Patrick.	22:00 Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Comedy from Auckland, Bahrain and New York. Andrew Maxwell hosts in London. 22:30 The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk.	22:00 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—A Guest at the Dentons 1/6 The dark comedy about the 'local people' of Spent, before it hit TV. 22:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Old hacks struggle with new media in the changing world of a broadsheet newspaper.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 115, Conference & Confidence 4/8 Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser and Ash Sarkar quiz the news. 23:30 Chris Addison's Civilization—A Working Society 3/4 The thinking idiot's anthropologist charts the bumpy evolution of the Western world.	23:00 The Shuttleworths—Series 3, John Le Shuttle 5/6 When his agent Ken adopts a high-tech lifestyle, can John Shuttleworth keep up? 23:15 Warhorses of Letters—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen's equine love survive? 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, Death and the Afterlife 3/6 The sci-fi star and inventor explains life's big mysteries. Stars Lee and Herring.	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Adventurers 4/6 Henry Morton Stanley, the 58 Wales World Cup team and Alfred Russel Wallace face the vote. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 12, Episode 3 3/8 Jon Holmes' award-winning satirical concept album returns to twist into the news. 23:45 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, A Trolley for a Change 3/6 A grandmother visits a supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget.	23:00 The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. 23:30 Party—Series 2, Is the Party Over? 4/4 The politicians decide to tackle drugs and homelessness, but what about their future?	23:00 Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 The government retainer is under threat when Prentiss McCabe is given a difficult task. 23:30 Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Lord Darkness has Amis and wants the sword. Can Sam stop him?	23:00 Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Find out why Rapunzel is getting a haircut, and what spiders do for entertainment. 23:30 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Poorly Relatives 4/6 Nathan Caton is unsympathetic when his parents are sick, as he has an important gig. 23:45 Sounding Off with McGough—4. Heroes and Villains 4/6 Poetic reflections from Roger McGough, with tales of relatives and retsina. From May 2000.	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Introduction 1/6 Fed up with eternity, Satan decides hell needs some new guests. 23:30 Elastic Planet—The Hair 6/6 A documentary maker films endangered hairstyles in the cosmic comedy of connections. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 6 6/8 The Luton laureate muses on school puddings and asks his audience 'how long is your dog?'

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