Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 4 - 10 November 2024

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00:00	00:00 Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen—3. Fightback 3/4 Can Colin and Susan recover the Weirdstone and escape the clutches of Selina Place? 00:30 Catch My Breath—5. The Truth 5/5 The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.	00:00 Sounds Natural—Bernard Cribbins The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of bird watching, fishing and conservation. 00:30 The Actor's Gang on the Outside Tim Robbins hears from former inmates who he tried to rehabilitate before release.	00:00 A Good Read—Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff trade favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 Evita's Odyssey The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.	00:00 Archive on 4—How We Remember Them Dan Snow looks back at how the First World War has been commemorated over the past century	00:00 Great Lives—Carl Sagan Physicist Brian Cox reveals how Carl Sagan's Cosmos TV show changed his life. 00:30 Feel the Chant: The Brit Funk Story David Grant revisits a unique era in British music with the Jazz-funk explosion.	00:00 Soul Music—A Shropshire Lad Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War. 00:30 The Price of a Pint of Milk 44 years a milkman in Birmingham, Derrick Weaver gives a revealing insight into his job.	00:00 Honore de Balzac - The Mysterious Mansion Balzac uncovers the grisly tale that lies behind the ruins of La Grande Breteche.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Bernardine Evaristo Writer Bernardine Evaristo is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 1. Threats 1/5 Hercule Poirot begins an Egyptian cruise, but his voyage proves far from smooth. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in 1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta 2/5 Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident 2/8 With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder 3/5 Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste 3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 4. Discovery 4/5 Hercule Poirot is baffled, as a ship search sparks a grisly discovery. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire 4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions 5/5 Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat? 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 5. Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion 5/8 The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call	01:00 Ray Ball - Still Waters Colin is the proud owner of a new canal boat and is an expert on boating - in theory.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—A Portrait Of... Andrew Motion Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale (Omnibus) A ghost hunter sets out to unravel the haunting of Alma Fielding in 1930s London.	02:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card 1/6 It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending. 02:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Security Clampdown 9/16 CO Murray’s furtive behaviour raises suspicions of dockyard espionage	02:00 Living with Betty—Episode 4 4/6 Harold gets caught in the shed with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre 18/27 Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.	02:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy 1/6 Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.	02:00 Are You From the Bugle?—Butterthwaite White Hell 6/6 Will snow play havoc with Graham's chances of landing a story? 02:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.	02:00 Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class 4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 02:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	02:30 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (Omnibus) Bill Gates sets out a far-reaching plan for how the world can avoid a climate catastrophe.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Candice Brathwaite Author Candice Brathwaite chooses tracks featuring John Holt and Vivaldi. 03:50 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 5 5/5 Cosette worries over Marius, while Jean Valjean's good deeds pay dividends.	03:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter among the ladies of Wadenbrook. 03:30 Lizzie Siddal—1. New Beginnings 1/5 Pre-Raphaelite painters made red haired Lizzie Siddal famous in the Victorian era. 03:45 One Down—1. Mystery Crossword 1/5 A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.	03:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 2 2/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food. 03:30 Lizzie Siddal—2. Fame as Millais' Ophelia 2/5 Life as an artist's model reaches new heights. 03:45 One Down—2. More Than a Prank 2/5 Ian thinks the mystery crossword may be more than just a prank.	03:00 The Architects—Series 2, Refurb 2/4 Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion. 03:30 Lizzie Siddal—3. A New Saviour 3/5 Lizzie's lover Dante Rossetti introduces her to John Ruskin... 03:45 One Down—3. Fighting for Survival 3/5 Mary is pushing Julian to fight for the survival of his paper.	03:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles 2/4 Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles. 03:30 Lizzie Siddal—4. A Trip Abroad 4/5 Dante Rossetti's philandering brings discord. 03:45 One Down—4. Confronting the Enemy 4/5 Julian confronts his enemy.	03:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 03:30 Lizzie Siddal—5. Torment 5/5 Lizzie's ill fated love affair and her poor health finally take their toll. 03:45 One Down—5. Publication Day 5/5 It's publication day for The Rainswick Mercury. Will it be the last one?	03:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—2. Suburban Fauna 2/5 The writer and broadcaster muses on goldfish, geese and foxes.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 10 10/10 Nicholas Parsons challenges Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth & Pauline McLynn 04:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes 1/4 Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 7 7/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Out To Launch 2/6 Rosie's company launches a famous young footballer's autobiography.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 04:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, The Heinrich Manoeuvre 1/4 A childless couple are unhealthily obsessed with a model village.	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Pop music quiz with guests Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. 04:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Homeward Bound 1/6 Moving back where he grew up, Patrick meets school mate Billy.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—Chain Reaction A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. 04:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 4 4/6 Eric and Ern discuss hobbies and reimagine a classic desert island tale.
05:00	05:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 15/07/1958 Kenneth has his request played on Housewives' Choice, and Hornerama looks at 1908. 05:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, Evadne's Pantomime 6/13 Evadne's penned a panto so the dear ladies organise a rehearsal with the Vicar.	05:00 Death of a Secret Wife 1910: Harriet Austin lies poisoned. Her dissolute husband Charles recalls their life.	05:00 Kevin Wong - Green Fingers Lucy inherits an allotment and enters a whole new horticultural world.	05:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—1. Setting Out 1/3 The epic adventures of pilgrim Christian and his perilous journey to the Celestial City.	05:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—2. The Valley 2/3 Bound for the Celestial City, Christian must face the Valley of the Shadow of Death.	05:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—3. Giant Despair 3/3 Christian strays from the right path and finds himself in the clutches of Giant Despair.	05:00 Billy Bragg's Changing Times—3. Grime of the Times 3/3 Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 1. Threats 1/5 Hercule Poirot begins an Egyptian cruise, but his voyage proves far from smooth. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in 1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta 2/5 Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident 2/8 With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder 3/5 Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste 3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 4. Discovery 4/5 Hercule Poirot is baffled, as a ship search sparks a grisly discovery. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire 4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions 5/5 Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat? 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 5. Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion 5/8 The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call	06:00 Ray Ball - Still Waters Colin is the proud owner of a new canal boat and is an expert on boating - in theory.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
07:00	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card 1/6 It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending. 07:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Security Clampdown 9/16 CO Murray’s furtive behaviour raises suspicions of dockyard espionage	07:00 Living with Betty—Episode 4 4/6 Harold gets caught in the shed with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre 18/27 Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.	07:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy 1/6 Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.	07:00 Are You From the Bugle?—Butterthwaite White Hell 6/6 Will snow play havoc with Graham's chances of landing a story? 07:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.	07:00 Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class 4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 07:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	07:30 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (Omnibus) Bill Gates sets out a far-reaching plan for how the world can avoid a climate catastrophe.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus) The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
08:00	08:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter among the ladies of Wadenbrook. 08:30 Lizzie Siddal—1. New Beginnings 1/5 Pre-Raphaelite painters made red haired Lizzie Siddal famous in the Victorian era. 08:45 One Down—1. Mystery Crossword 1/5 A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.	08:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 2 2/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food. 08:30 Lizzie Siddal—2. Fame as Millais' Ophelia 2/5 Life as an artist's model reaches new heights. 08:45 One Down—2. More Than a Prank 2/5 Ian thinks the mystery crossword may be more than just a prank.	08:00 The Architects—Series 2, Refurb 2/4 Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion. 08:30 Lizzie Siddal—3. A New Saviour 3/5 Lizzie's lover Dante Rossetti introduces her to John Ruskin... 08:45 One Down—3. Fighting for Survival 3/5 Mary is pushing Julian to fight for the survival of his paper.	08:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles 2/4 Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles. 08:30 Lizzie Siddal—4. A Trip Abroad 4/5 Dante Rossetti's philandering brings discord. 08:45 One Down—4. Confronting the Enemy 4/5 Julian confronts his enemy.	08:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 08:30 Lizzie Siddal—5. Torment 5/5 Lizzie's ill fated love affair and her poor health finally take their toll. 08:45 One Down—5. Publication Day 5/5 It's publication day for The Rainswick Mercury. Will it be the last one?	08:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—2. Suburban Fauna 2/5 The writer and broadcaster muses on goldfish, geese and foxes.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan. 08:50 Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus) A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
09:00	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—04/11/2024 Susan Hulme reports on the impact of one of this week's Budget announcements. 09:30 The Animals' VC—1. Brave Beginnings 1/5 Dylan Winter traces the history of the PDSA Dickin Medal. 09:45 Daily Service—Hymn Writers: Timothy Dudley-Smith Pam Rhodes reflects on the life and hymns of Timothy Dudley-Smith.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—05/11/2024 Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government about a rise in tuition fees. 09:30 The Animals' VC—2. The Cat Among the Pigeons 2/5 The cat awarded the PDSA’s Dickin Medal for war service. 09:45 Daily Service—Hymn Writers: Patrick Appleford Rev Dr Sam Wells reflects on the life and work of hymn writer Patrick Appleford.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—06/11/2024 Susan Hulme with all the news from Westminster and beyond. 09:30 The Animals' VC—3. Man's Best Friend 3/5 Stories of some of the 24 dogs awarded the PDSA's Dickin medal. 09:45 Daily Service—Hymn Writers: Bernadette Farrell Bernadette Farrell reflects on some of her hymns and songs.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—07/11/2024 Sean Curran reports as the US election dominates Prime Ministers' Questions. 09:30 The Animals' VC—4. Dogged Defence 4/5 Dylan Winter learns about the bravery of Gander the Newfoundland dog. From 2004. 09:45 Daily Service—Hymn Writers: Ally Barrett The hymn writer Ally Barrett reflects on writing new hymns for today's world.	09:00 Knowing Knowing Me, Knowing You: Alan Partridge Documentary The hapless chat show host takes a fly-on-the-wall look behind-the-scenes. 09:30 The Animals' VC—5. A Brave New World 5/5 The Labrador involved in a rescue on 9/11. 09:45 Daily Service—Hymn Writers: Bob Chilcott Composer Bob Chilcott reflects on writing new hymn tunes to well-loved hymn texts.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—Chain Reaction A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. 09:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 4 4/6 Eric and Ern discuss hobbies and reimagine a classic desert island tale.
10:00	10:00 Sounds Natural—Bernard Cribbins The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of bird watching, fishing and conservation. 10:30 The Actor's Gang on the Outside Tim Robbins hears from former inmates who he tried to rehabilitate before release.	10:00 A Good Read—Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff trade favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 Evita's Odyssey The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.	10:00 Archive on 4—How We Remember Them Dan Snow looks back at how the First World War has been commemorated over the past century	10:00 Great Lives—Carl Sagan Physicist Brian Cox reveals how Carl Sagan's Cosmos TV show changed his life. 10:30 Feel the Chant: The Brit Funk Story David Grant revisits a unique era in British music with the Jazz-funk explosion.	10:00 Soul Music—A Shropshire Lad Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War. 10:30 The Price of a Pint of Milk 44 years a milkman in Birmingham, Derrick Weaver gives a revealing insight into his job.	10:00 Billy Bragg's Changing Times—3. Grime of the Times 3/3 Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform.	10:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958 Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?' 10:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party 7/13 Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 1. Threats 1/5 Hercule Poirot begins an Egyptian cruise, but his voyage proves far from smooth. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in 1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta 2/5 Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident 2/8 With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder 3/5 Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste 3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 4. Discovery 4/5 Hercule Poirot is baffled, as a ship search sparks a grisly discovery. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire 4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions 5/5 Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat? 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 5. Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion 5/8 The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call	11:00 Ray Ball - Still Waters Colin is the proud owner of a new canal boat and is an expert on boating - in theory.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
12:00	12:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card 1/6 It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending. 12:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Security Clampdown 9/16 CO Murray’s furtive behaviour raises suspicions of dockyard espionage	12:00 Living with Betty—Episode 4 4/6 Harold gets caught in the shed with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre 18/27 Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.	12:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy 1/6 Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.	12:00 Are You From the Bugle?—Butterthwaite White Hell 6/6 Will snow play havoc with Graham's chances of landing a story? 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.	12:00 Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class 4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 12:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	12:30 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (Omnibus) Bill Gates sets out a far-reaching plan for how the world can avoid a climate catastrophe.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus) The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
13:00	13:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter among the ladies of Wadenbrook. 13:30 Lizzie Siddal—1. New Beginnings 1/5 Pre-Raphaelite painters made red haired Lizzie Siddal famous in the Victorian era. 13:45 One Down—1. Mystery Crossword 1/5 A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.	13:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 2 2/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food. 13:30 Lizzie Siddal—2. Fame as Millais' Ophelia 2/5 Life as an artist's model reaches new heights. 13:45 One Down—2. More Than a Prank 2/5 Ian thinks the mystery crossword may be more than just a prank.	13:00 The Architects—Series 2, Refurb 2/4 Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion. 13:30 Lizzie Siddal—3. A New Saviour 3/5 Lizzie's lover Dante Rossetti introduces her to John Ruskin... 13:45 One Down—3. Fighting for Survival 3/5 Mary is pushing Julian to fight for the survival of his paper.	13:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles 2/4 Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles. 13:30 Lizzie Siddal—4. A Trip Abroad 4/5 Dante Rossetti's philandering brings discord. 13:45 One Down—4. Confronting the Enemy 4/5 Julian confronts his enemy.	13:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 13:30 Lizzie Siddal—5. Torment 5/5 Lizzie's ill fated love affair and her poor health finally take their toll. 13:45 One Down—5. Publication Day 5/5 It's publication day for The Rainswick Mercury. Will it be the last one?	13:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—2. Suburban Fauna 2/5 The writer and broadcaster muses on goldfish, geese and foxes.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan. 13:50 Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus) A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 10 10/10 Nicholas Parsons challenges Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth & Pauline McLynn 14:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes 1/4 Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. 14:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 7 7/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 14:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Out To Launch 2/6 Rosie's company launches a famous young footballer's autobiography.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 14:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, The Heinrich Manoeuvre 1/4 A childless couple are unhealthily obsessed with a model village.	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Pop music quiz with guests Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. 14:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Homeward Bound 1/6 Moving back where he grew up, Patrick meets school mate Billy.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—Chain Reaction A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. 14:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 4 4/6 Eric and Ern discuss hobbies and reimagine a classic desert island tale.
15:00	15:00 Death of a Secret Wife 1910: Harriet Austin lies poisoned. Her dissolute husband Charles recalls their life.	15:00 Kevin Wong - Green Fingers Lucy inherits an allotment and enters a whole new horticultural world.	15:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—1. Setting Out 1/3 The epic adventures of pilgrim Christian and his perilous journey to the Celestial City.	15:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—2. The Valley 2/3 Bound for the Celestial City, Christian must face the Valley of the Shadow of Death.	15:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—3. Giant Despair 3/3 Christian strays from the right path and finds himself in the clutches of Giant Despair.	15:00 Billy Bragg's Changing Times—3. Grime of the Times 3/3 Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform.	15:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958 Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?' 15:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party 7/13 Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
16:00	16:00 Sounds Natural—Bernard Cribbins The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of bird watching, fishing and conservation. 16:30 The Actor's Gang on the Outside Tim Robbins hears from former inmates who he tried to rehabilitate before release.	16:00 A Good Read—Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff trade favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 Evita's Odyssey The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.	16:00 Archive on 4—How We Remember Them Dan Snow looks back at how the First World War has been commemorated over the past century	16:00 Great Lives—Carl Sagan Physicist Brian Cox reveals how Carl Sagan's Cosmos TV show changed his life. 16:30 Feel the Chant: The Brit Funk Story David Grant revisits a unique era in British music with the Jazz-funk explosion.	16:00 Soul Music—A Shropshire Lad Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War. 16:30 The Price of a Pint of Milk 44 years a milkman in Birmingham, Derrick Weaver gives a revealing insight into his job.	16:00 Honore de Balzac - The Mysterious Mansion Balzac uncovers the grisly tale that lies behind the ruins of La Grande Breteche.	16:00 Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen—4. Escape? 4/4 Can Colin and Susan escape their pursuers and return the Weirdstone to Cadellin? 16:30 The New Catacomb by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An archaeologist is overly-keen to share his discovery.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 1. Threats 1/5 Hercule Poirot begins an Egyptian cruise, but his voyage proves far from smooth. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in 1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta 2/5 Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident 2/8 With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder 3/5 Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste 3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 4. Discovery 4/5 Hercule Poirot is baffled, as a ship search sparks a grisly discovery. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire 4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions 5/5 Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat? 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 5. Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion 5/8 The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call	17:00 Ray Ball - Still Waters Colin is the proud owner of a new canal boat and is an expert on boating - in theory.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
18:00	18:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card 1/6 It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending. 18:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Security Clampdown 9/16 CO Murray’s furtive behaviour raises suspicions of dockyard espionage	18:00 Living with Betty—Episode 4 4/6 Harold gets caught in the shed with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre 18/27 Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.	18:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy 1/6 Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.	18:00 Are You From the Bugle?—Butterthwaite White Hell 6/6 Will snow play havoc with Graham's chances of landing a story? 18:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.	18:00 Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class 4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 18:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	18:30 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (Omnibus) Bill Gates sets out a far-reaching plan for how the world can avoid a climate catastrophe.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus) The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
19:00	19:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter among the ladies of Wadenbrook. 19:30 Lizzie Siddal—1. New Beginnings 1/5 Pre-Raphaelite painters made red haired Lizzie Siddal famous in the Victorian era. 19:45 One Down—1. Mystery Crossword 1/5 A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.	19:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 2 2/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food. 19:30 Lizzie Siddal—2. Fame as Millais' Ophelia 2/5 Life as an artist's model reaches new heights. 19:45 One Down—2. More Than a Prank 2/5 Ian thinks the mystery crossword may be more than just a prank.	19:00 The Architects—Series 2, Refurb 2/4 Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion. 19:30 Lizzie Siddal—3. A New Saviour 3/5 Lizzie's lover Dante Rossetti introduces her to John Ruskin... 19:45 One Down—3. Fighting for Survival 3/5 Mary is pushing Julian to fight for the survival of his paper.	19:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles 2/4 Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles. 19:30 Lizzie Siddal—4. A Trip Abroad 4/5 Dante Rossetti's philandering brings discord. 19:45 One Down—4. Confronting the Enemy 4/5 Julian confronts his enemy.	19:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 19:30 Lizzie Siddal—5. Torment 5/5 Lizzie's ill fated love affair and her poor health finally take their toll. 19:45 One Down—5. Publication Day 5/5 It's publication day for The Rainswick Mercury. Will it be the last one?	19:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—2. Suburban Fauna 2/5 The writer and broadcaster muses on goldfish, geese and foxes.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan. 19:50 Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus) A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 10 10/10 Nicholas Parsons challenges Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth & Pauline McLynn 20:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes 1/4 Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.	20:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. 20:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 7 7/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 20:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Out To Launch 2/6 Rosie's company launches a famous young footballer's autobiography.	20:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 20:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, The Heinrich Manoeuvre 1/4 A childless couple are unhealthily obsessed with a model village.	20:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Pop music quiz with guests Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. 20:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Homeward Bound 1/6 Moving back where he grew up, Patrick meets school mate Billy.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—Chain Reaction A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. 20:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 4 4/6 Eric and Ern discuss hobbies and reimagine a classic desert island tale.
21:00	21:00 Death of a Secret Wife 1910: Harriet Austin lies poisoned. Her dissolute husband Charles recalls their life.	21:00 Kevin Wong - Green Fingers Lucy inherits an allotment and enters a whole new horticultural world.	21:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—1. Setting Out 1/3 The epic adventures of pilgrim Christian and his perilous journey to the Celestial City.	21:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—2. The Valley 2/3 Bound for the Celestial City, Christian must face the Valley of the Shadow of Death.	21:00 John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—3. Giant Despair 3/3 Christian strays from the right path and finds himself in the clutches of Giant Despair.	21:00 Billy Bragg's Changing Times—3. Grime of the Times 3/3 Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform.	21:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958 Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?' 21:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party 7/13 Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
22:00	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 3, Bradford - Why West Yorkshire Is the Best Yorkshire 1/6 Paul tests the people of Bradford on their knowledge of home-grown chart-toppers. 22:30 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Hull to Liverpool 6/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Hull to Liverpool, talking to strangers on his train. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Leigh Francis 1/3 Paul Garner speaks to Leigh Francis in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Sharon Horgan 2/3 Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them. 22:30 The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Theseus Faversham 2/4 The story of Victorian Britain's most respected detective.	22:00 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 5. Kat Sadler & Felix White 5/6 Kat Sadler and Felix White tell Ivo Graham all about their obsessions. 22:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Bridport 1/6 Comedian and activist Mark Thomas heads to Dorset for some suggestions.	22:00 Unspeakable—Series 1, 1. Slang, Wang and apps that harangue Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to help create the new ultimate dictionary. 22:30 Sami Shah's Beginner's Guide to Pakistan—Episode 1 1/2 Sami looks at Pakistan's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Leigh Francis 2/3 Paul Garner speaks to Leigh Francis in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Call Jonathan Pie—Call Jonathan Pie: US Election Specials, American Dream: Part 2 Pie’s rival has mysteriously fallen ill, and Pie is unleashed live across America. 22:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Food 2/6 The comic reveals his love for an animated rabbit and his hatred of baguette nibbling. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Leigh Francis 3/3 Paul Garner speaks to Leigh Francis in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Angstrom—Series 1, The Two Faces of Benny from ABBA 2/4 Angstrom and Mina try to find out who tried to frame him for the death of Birgid Lundstrom 22:30 The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 William Hague is caught in a snowstorm and contemplates his mortality. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Paulina Lenoir 1/2 Jon Holmes chats to the theatre-maker, designer and clown Paulina Lenoir.	22:00 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 6/6 It's Christmas in the town of Spent, but which residents are celebrating? 22:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
23:00	23:00 Dead Ringers—Series 25, Budget Politicians 1/4 Rachel Reeves reveals the real inspiration for her budget. 23:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Winter 4/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.	23:00 Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values 2/6 A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family. 23:30 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Asking Out and First Dates 2/6 Jason Cook divulges his tips for asking someone out and successful first dates.	23:00 The Big Fun Show—Episode 4 4/6 Meet Ruffles, the Gentleman Surgeon 23:30 The Skewer—Series 12, Episode 8 8/8 Jon Holmes remixes the news into a multi-award-winning satirical comedy concept album. 23:45 Self-Storage—Series 1, House Hunting 2/6 Separated and homeless, Dave muses on life outside his temporary storage pod home.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Jenni Murray 5/6 Jenni Murray cooks her first healthy meal and gives her verdict to Marcus Brigstocke. 23:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine face a barrage of interruptions.	23:00 Small Scenes—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with more overblown, melodramatic scenes from modern life. 23:30 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 A cereal bar fills up scientist Ben's audio diary in the subantarctic. 23:45 Jigsaw—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show.	23:00 Innes Own World—Episode 1 1/4 Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The pathology lab sets up a surprising new medical empathy scheme.	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Redemption 6/6 The Wrath of God is invoked, sparking a heart-to-heart with Satan. 23:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Sketches from Little Girl, Frank, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.

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