Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 11 - 17 November 2024

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00:00	00:00 Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen—4. Escape? 4/4 Can Colin and Susan escape their pursuers and return the Weirdstone to Cadellin? 00:30 The New Catacomb by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An archaeologist is overly-keen to share his discovery.	00:00 Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales. 00:30 Make Me A National Treasure Gyles Brandreth discovers what it takes to become a national treasure.	00:00 A Good Read—Nish Kumar and Katy Brand Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. 00:30 Women of the New Wave Pauline Black meets some of the foremost female singers from the days of punk and new wave	00:00 Archive on 4—Carl Sagan: A Personal Voyage Brian Cox looks at the work of his science hero Carl Sagan and his epic TV series COSMOS.	00:00 Great Lives—Charles M Schulz Valerie Grove selects Charles M Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip. 00:30 Herman Melville's Sea Change Moby-Dick was made in England. Paul Farley tells a story of fast fish and loose fish.	00:00 Soul Music—Ne Me Quitte Pas Stories of what Jacques Brel's song has meant to people around the world. 00:30 Open the Box Nostalgic look at red telephone boxes and the lengths taken to keep them working.	00:00 Stanislaw Lem - Solaris—1. Trouble in Space 1/2 A psychologist heads to a run-down space station to see what's become of the crew.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.	01:00 Castles in Spain—1. Military Mystery 1/5 A bookseller is suddenly asked to try and solve a military mystery. Stars Ray Brooks. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 6. Suspect Number One 6/8 A practical joke has unexpected repercussions and no one admits to knowing Marian Faber.	01:00 Castles in Spain—2. Jock 2/5 Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains 7/8 The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.	01:00 Castles in Spain—3. The Nurse 3/5 Grahame has an interesting meeting with a former nurse. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke 8/8 The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.	01:00 Castles in Spain—4. Clues 4/5 Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks. 01:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow	01:00 Castles in Spain—5. Death 5/5 Will Forrest’s death release bookseller Grahame Mayer from his quest? 01:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.	01:00 The Double Gallant Atall can't decide which of his three ladies he prefers so tries to string them all along.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus) The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.	02:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood 2/6 Comeback duo singer Tommy mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE. 02:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Anniversary and the Washing 10/16 Captain Povey lands in hot water with Ramona.	02:00 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move? 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Jet-Propelled Guided Naafi 19/27 Grytpype and Moriarty set out to steal the plans for a secret new weapon.	02:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.	02:00 Coming Alive—Series 2, Off The Hook 1/6 Could Terry end up back in prison after his community centre success? Stars Karl Howman. 02:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.	02:00 Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well 5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings. 02:30 Doctor in the House—Anatomy 3/13 More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.	02:36 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String (Omnibus) Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan. 03:50 Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus) A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.	03:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith. 03:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—1. A Parisian Beginning 1/5 Who were the trailblazing women who set up military hospitals in the First World War? 03:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—1. Andrea 1/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, Andrea meets Philip, a married man.	03:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 3 3/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to presents. 03:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—2. An Invitation from the War Office 2/5 Two trailblazing women doctors go to work on the First World War frontline. 03:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—2. Tom 2/10 Tom discovers unsettling news about his lover Norma's husband.	03:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 03:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—3. Early Days at the Military Hospital 3/5 After setting up two military hospitals in France, the doctors open another in London. 03:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—3. Kate, the Lover's Wife 3/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, with their affair still a secret, Andrea meets Philip's wife, Kate.	03:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Mental Health 3/4 Alex Edelman draws on personal experience to talk about attitudes to mental health. 03:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—4. Medical Research 4/5 Medical breakthroughs for First World War doctors Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson 03:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—4. Tragic News 4/10 The tragic news of Norma's husband draws Tom closer, but at what cost to her kids?	03:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge 2/4 An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration. 03:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—5. The Last Days 5/5 During the First World War, 26,000 soldiers were treated at the hospital. 03:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—5. Infidelity 5/10 Can Andrea and Philip, a married man, keep their affair a secret?	03:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—3. Away From It All 3/5 The humourist muses on travelling and ponders acting lessons for posing in holiday snaps.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1 1/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black 2/4 The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news that his girlfriend has dumped him.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 8 8/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 04:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, A Fete Worse than Death 2/4 The duo's plan for a model village son et lumiere display goes awry.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 1, School's Out 2/6 Patrick pursues a job at his old school and meets his ex-teacher. Stars Jim Sweeney.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? 04:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 5 5/6 Eric and Ern discuss holidays before reimagining a classic search for lost treasure
05:00	05:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958 Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?' 05:30 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.	05:00 Kate Atkinson - Little Lives 'My last week of teaching, the last ever. Fancy that'. After 32 years Alannah is retiring 05:45 Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?	05:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—1. Adventure 1/4 Young Rodney Stone finds himself drawn into the colourful but dangerous world of boxing.	05:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 2 2/4 Rodney Stone travels with his uncle from Brighton to London, into an exciting world.	05:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 3 3/4 The day of the big fight draws near, but will Jim Harrison be able to take part?	05:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 4 4/4 Sir Charles and Rodney rush to meet Jim Harrison - why could he not fight?	05:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—1. A Cad and a Bounder 1/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history
06:00	06:00 Castles in Spain—1. Military Mystery 1/5 A bookseller is suddenly asked to try and solve a military mystery. Stars Ray Brooks. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 6. Suspect Number One 6/8 A practical joke has unexpected repercussions and no one admits to knowing Marian Faber.	06:00 Castles in Spain—2. Jock 2/5 Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains 7/8 The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.	06:00 Castles in Spain—3. The Nurse 3/5 Grahame has an interesting meeting with a former nurse. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke 8/8 The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.	06:00 Castles in Spain—4. Clues 4/5 Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks. 06:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow	06:00 Castles in Spain—5. Death 5/5 Will Forrest’s death release bookseller Grahame Mayer from his quest? 06:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.	06:00 The Double Gallant Atall can't decide which of his three ladies he prefers so tries to string them all along.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Arundhati Roy Writer Arundhati Roy is castaway by Kirsty Young. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
07:00	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood 2/6 Comeback duo singer Tommy mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE. 07:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Anniversary and the Washing 10/16 Captain Povey lands in hot water with Ramona.	07:00 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move? 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Jet-Propelled Guided Naafi 19/27 Grytpype and Moriarty set out to steal the plans for a secret new weapon.	07:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.	07:00 Coming Alive—Series 2, Off The Hook 1/6 Could Terry end up back in prison after his community centre success? Stars Karl Howman. 07:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.	07:00 Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well 5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings. 07:30 Doctor in the House—Anatomy 3/13 More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.	07:36 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String (Omnibus) Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.	07:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Ocean Vuong: Becoming Briefly Gorgeous Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC World Service's poetry archive. 07:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore (Omnibus) An account of the intrepid, women who set up military hospitals in the First World War.
08:00	08:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith. 08:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—1. A Parisian Beginning 1/5 Who were the trailblazing women who set up military hospitals in the First World War? 08:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—1. Andrea 1/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, Andrea meets Philip, a married man.	08:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 3 3/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to presents. 08:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—2. An Invitation from the War Office 2/5 Two trailblazing women doctors go to work on the First World War frontline. 08:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—2. Tom 2/10 Tom discovers unsettling news about his lover Norma's husband.	08:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 08:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—3. Early Days at the Military Hospital 3/5 After setting up two military hospitals in France, the doctors open another in London. 08:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—3. Kate, the Lover's Wife 3/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, with their affair still a secret, Andrea meets Philip's wife, Kate.	08:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Mental Health 3/4 Alex Edelman draws on personal experience to talk about attitudes to mental health. 08:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—4. Medical Research 4/5 Medical breakthroughs for First World War doctors Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson 08:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—4. Tragic News 4/10 The tragic news of Norma's husband draws Tom closer, but at what cost to her kids?	08:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge 2/4 An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration. 08:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—5. The Last Days 5/5 During the First World War, 26,000 soldiers were treated at the hospital. 08:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—5. Infidelity 5/10 Can Andrea and Philip, a married man, keep their affair a secret?	08:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—3. Away From It All 3/5 The humourist muses on travelling and ponders acting lessons for posing in holiday snaps.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Celia Imrie Actor Celia Imrie shares tracks by Jeff Beck and Jean-Louis Aubert. 08:50 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Andrea meets Philip, a married man. Tenderness, not lust, might be the real enemy.
09:00	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 3, Merthyr 2/6 Paul tests an audience in Merthyr Tydfil on their knowledge of all things Welsh. 09:30 Good Pop Bad Pop by Jarvis Cocker—1. Manifesto 1/5 Jarvis Cocker is making an inventory of his loft and finds his early manifesto for Pulp. 09:45 Daily Service—Remembrance-Understanding Christian Worship with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music led by Bert Tosh.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—12/11/2024 Susan Hulme reports as MPs raise the alarm on defence spending. 09:30 Good Pop Bad Pop by Jarvis Cocker—2. Meningitis 2/5 A small plastic astronaut toy prompts Jarvis to recall that at age six he had meningitis. 09:45 Daily Service—Remembrance - Love Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Ann Easter.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—13/11/2024 Sean Curran reports as the Commons and the Lords decide the fate of 92 hereditary peers. 09:30 Good Pop Bad Pop by Jarvis Cocker—3. School 3/5 Pulp rehearse in Jarvis’s grandparents’ front room before their first concert. 09:45 Daily Service—Remembrance - Compassion Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Molly Boot.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—14/11/2024 Prime Minister's Questions and more, with Susan Hulme. 09:30 Good Pop Bad Pop by Jarvis Cocker—4. Records 4/5 The John Peel roadshow comes to town, and Jarvis waits til the end. 09:45 Daily Service—Remembrance - Hope Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Littledale	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—15/11/2024 David Cornock reports as MPs debate the consequences of the National Insurance rise. 09:30 Good Pop Bad Pop by Jarvis Cocker—5. Struggle 5/5 Jarvis is living in an empty factory as he struggles to make a success of the band. 09:45 Daily Service—Remembrance - Peace Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Leslie Griffiths.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? 09:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 5 5/6 Eric and Ern discuss holidays before reimagining a classic search for lost treasure
10:00	10:00 Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales. 10:30 Make Me A National Treasure Gyles Brandreth discovers what it takes to become a national treasure.	10:00 A Good Read—Nish Kumar and Katy Brand Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. 10:30 Women of the New Wave Pauline Black meets some of the foremost female singers from the days of punk and new wave	10:00 Archive on 4—Carl Sagan: A Personal Voyage Brian Cox looks at the work of his science hero Carl Sagan and his epic TV series COSMOS.	10:00 Great Lives—Charles M Schulz Valerie Grove selects Charles M Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip. 10:30 Herman Melville's Sea Change Moby-Dick was made in England. Paul Farley tells a story of fast fish and loose fish.	10:00 Soul Music—Ne Me Quitte Pas Stories of what Jacques Brel's song has meant to people around the world. 10:30 Open the Box Nostalgic look at red telephone boxes and the lengths taken to keep them working.	10:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—1. A Cad and a Bounder 1/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	10:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958 Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English. 10:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Holiday Camp Skulls 8/13 The dear ladies hear of plans for a new holiday camp
11:00	11:00 Castles in Spain—1. Military Mystery 1/5 A bookseller is suddenly asked to try and solve a military mystery. Stars Ray Brooks. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 6. Suspect Number One 6/8 A practical joke has unexpected repercussions and no one admits to knowing Marian Faber.	11:00 Castles in Spain—2. Jock 2/5 Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains 7/8 The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.	11:00 Castles in Spain—3. The Nurse 3/5 Grahame has an interesting meeting with a former nurse. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke 8/8 The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.	11:00 Castles in Spain—4. Clues 4/5 Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks. 11:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow	11:00 Castles in Spain—5. Death 5/5 Will Forrest’s death release bookseller Grahame Mayer from his quest? 11:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.	11:00 The Double Gallant Atall can't decide which of his three ladies he prefers so tries to string them all along.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Arundhati Roy Writer Arundhati Roy is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
12:00	12:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood 2/6 Comeback duo singer Tommy mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE. 12:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Anniversary and the Washing 10/16 Captain Povey lands in hot water with Ramona.	12:00 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Jet-Propelled Guided Naafi 19/27 Grytpype and Moriarty set out to steal the plans for a secret new weapon.	12:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.	12:00 Coming Alive—Series 2, Off The Hook 1/6 Could Terry end up back in prison after his community centre success? Stars Karl Howman. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.	12:00 Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well 5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings. 12:30 Doctor in the House—Anatomy 3/13 More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.	12:36 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String (Omnibus) Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.	12:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Ocean Vuong: Becoming Briefly Gorgeous Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC World Service's poetry archive. 12:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore (Omnibus) An account of the intrepid, women who set up military hospitals in the First World War.
13:00	13:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith. 13:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—1. A Parisian Beginning 1/5 Who were the trailblazing women who set up military hospitals in the First World War? 13:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—1. Andrea 1/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, Andrea meets Philip, a married man.	13:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 3 3/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to presents. 13:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—2. An Invitation from the War Office 2/5 Two trailblazing women doctors go to work on the First World War frontline. 13:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—2. Tom 2/10 Tom discovers unsettling news about his lover Norma's husband.	13:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 13:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—3. Early Days at the Military Hospital 3/5 After setting up two military hospitals in France, the doctors open another in London. 13:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—3. Kate, the Lover's Wife 3/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, with their affair still a secret, Andrea meets Philip's wife, Kate.	13:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Mental Health 3/4 Alex Edelman draws on personal experience to talk about attitudes to mental health. 13:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—4. Medical Research 4/5 Medical breakthroughs for First World War doctors Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson 13:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—4. Tragic News 4/10 The tragic news of Norma's husband draws Tom closer, but at what cost to her kids?	13:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge 2/4 An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration. 13:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—5. The Last Days 5/5 During the First World War, 26,000 soldiers were treated at the hospital. 13:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—5. Infidelity 5/10 Can Andrea and Philip, a married man, keep their affair a secret?	13:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—3. Away From It All 3/5 The humourist muses on travelling and ponders acting lessons for posing in holiday snaps.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Celia Imrie Actor Celia Imrie shares tracks by Jeff Beck and Jean-Louis Aubert. 13:50 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Andrea meets Philip, a married man. Tenderness, not lust, might be the real enemy.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1 1/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth. 14:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black 2/4 The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. 14:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news that his girlfriend has dumped him.	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 8 8/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 14:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 14:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, A Fete Worse than Death 2/4 The duo's plan for a model village son et lumiere display goes awry.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 14:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 1, School's Out 2/6 Patrick pursues a job at his old school and meets his ex-teacher. Stars Jim Sweeney.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? 14:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 5 5/6 Eric and Ern discuss holidays before reimagining a classic search for lost treasure
15:00	15:00 Kate Atkinson - Little Lives 'My last week of teaching, the last ever. Fancy that'. After 32 years Alannah is retiring 15:45 Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?	15:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—1. Adventure 1/4 Young Rodney Stone finds himself drawn into the colourful but dangerous world of boxing.	15:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 2 2/4 Rodney Stone travels with his uncle from Brighton to London, into an exciting world.	15:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 3 3/4 The day of the big fight draws near, but will Jim Harrison be able to take part?	15:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 4 4/4 Sir Charles and Rodney rush to meet Jim Harrison - why could he not fight?	15:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—1. A Cad and a Bounder 1/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	15:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958 Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English. 15:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Holiday Camp Skulls 8/13 The dear ladies hear of plans for a new holiday camp
16:00	16:00 Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales. 16:30 Make Me A National Treasure Gyles Brandreth discovers what it takes to become a national treasure.	16:00 A Good Read—Nish Kumar and Katy Brand Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. 16:30 Women of the New Wave Pauline Black meets some of the foremost female singers from the days of punk and new wave	16:00 Archive on 4—Carl Sagan: A Personal Voyage Brian Cox looks at the work of his science hero Carl Sagan and his epic TV series COSMOS.	16:00 Great Lives—Charles M Schulz Valerie Grove selects Charles M Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip. 16:30 Herman Melville's Sea Change Moby-Dick was made in England. Paul Farley tells a story of fast fish and loose fish.	16:00 Soul Music—Ne Me Quitte Pas Stories of what Jacques Brel's song has meant to people around the world. 16:30 Open the Box Nostalgic look at red telephone boxes and the lengths taken to keep them working.	16:00 Stanislaw Lem - Solaris—1. Trouble in Space 1/2 A psychologist heads to a run-down space station to see what's become of the crew.	16:00 The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore 1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller. 16:30 Weird Tales—Series 2, Connected by Melissa Murray 1/3 Sad Steph rings her dead brother-in-law's mobile. Then he rings back.
17:00	17:00 Castles in Spain—1. Military Mystery 1/5 A bookseller is suddenly asked to try and solve a military mystery. Stars Ray Brooks. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 6. Suspect Number One 6/8 A practical joke has unexpected repercussions and no one admits to knowing Marian Faber.	17:00 Castles in Spain—2. Jock 2/5 Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains 7/8 The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.	17:00 Castles in Spain—3. The Nurse 3/5 Grahame has an interesting meeting with a former nurse. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke 8/8 The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.	17:00 Castles in Spain—4. Clues 4/5 Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks. 17:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow	17:00 Castles in Spain—5. Death 5/5 Will Forrest’s death release bookseller Grahame Mayer from his quest? 17:30 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.	17:00 The Double Gallant Atall can't decide which of his three ladies he prefers so tries to string them all along.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Arundhati Roy Writer Arundhati Roy is castaway by Kirsty Young. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
18:00	18:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood 2/6 Comeback duo singer Tommy mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE. 18:30 The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Anniversary and the Washing 10/16 Captain Povey lands in hot water with Ramona.	18:00 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move? 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Jet-Propelled Guided Naafi 19/27 Grytpype and Moriarty set out to steal the plans for a secret new weapon.	18:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.	18:00 Coming Alive—Series 2, Off The Hook 1/6 Could Terry end up back in prison after his community centre success? Stars Karl Howman. 18:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.	18:00 Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well 5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings. 18:30 Doctor in the House—Anatomy 3/13 More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.	18:36 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String (Omnibus) Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.	18:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Ocean Vuong: Becoming Briefly Gorgeous Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC World Service's poetry archive. 18:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore (Omnibus) An account of the intrepid, women who set up military hospitals in the First World War.
19:00	19:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith. 19:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—1. A Parisian Beginning 1/5 Who were the trailblazing women who set up military hospitals in the First World War? 19:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—1. Andrea 1/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, Andrea meets Philip, a married man.	19:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 3 3/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to presents. 19:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—2. An Invitation from the War Office 2/5 Two trailblazing women doctors go to work on the First World War frontline. 19:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—2. Tom 2/10 Tom discovers unsettling news about his lover Norma's husband.	19:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 19:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—3. Early Days at the Military Hospital 3/5 After setting up two military hospitals in France, the doctors open another in London. 19:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—3. Kate, the Lover's Wife 3/10 In 1960s Yorkshire, with their affair still a secret, Andrea meets Philip's wife, Kate.	19:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Mental Health 3/4 Alex Edelman draws on personal experience to talk about attitudes to mental health. 19:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—4. Medical Research 4/5 Medical breakthroughs for First World War doctors Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson 19:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—4. Tragic News 4/10 The tragic news of Norma's husband draws Tom closer, but at what cost to her kids?	19:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge 2/4 An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration. 19:30 Endell Street by Wendy Moore—5. The Last Days 5/5 During the First World War, 26,000 soldiers were treated at the hospital. 19:45 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—5. Infidelity 5/10 Can Andrea and Philip, a married man, keep their affair a secret?	19:45 Alan Coren - Core Coren—3. Away From It All 3/5 The humourist muses on travelling and ponders acting lessons for posing in holiday snaps.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Celia Imrie Actor Celia Imrie shares tracks by Jeff Beck and Jean-Louis Aubert. 19:50 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Andrea meets Philip, a married man. Tenderness, not lust, might be the real enemy.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1 1/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth. 20:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black 2/4 The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.	20:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. 20:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news that his girlfriend has dumped him.	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 8 8/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 20:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	20:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 20:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, A Fete Worse than Death 2/4 The duo's plan for a model village son et lumiere display goes awry.	20:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 20:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 1, School's Out 2/6 Patrick pursues a job at his old school and meets his ex-teacher. Stars Jim Sweeney.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? 20:30 The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 5 5/6 Eric and Ern discuss holidays before reimagining a classic search for lost treasure
21:00	21:00 Kate Atkinson - Little Lives 'My last week of teaching, the last ever. Fancy that'. After 32 years Alannah is retiring 21:45 Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?	21:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—1. Adventure 1/4 Young Rodney Stone finds himself drawn into the colourful but dangerous world of boxing.	21:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 2 2/4 Rodney Stone travels with his uncle from Brighton to London, into an exciting world.	21:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 3 3/4 The day of the big fight draws near, but will Jim Harrison be able to take part?	21:00 Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Episode 4 4/4 Sir Charles and Rodney rush to meet Jim Harrison - why could he not fight?	21:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—1. A Cad and a Bounder 1/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	21:00 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958 Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English. 21:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Holiday Camp Skulls 8/13 The dear ladies hear of plans for a new holiday camp
22:00	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 3, Merthyr 2/6 Paul tests an audience in Merthyr Tydfil on their knowledge of all things Welsh. 22:30 Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 1, 1. Too Many Kids 1/4 Series about Ashley's unusual home life starts with the downside of a large family. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Paulina Lenoir 2/2 Jon Holmes has another chat with the clown and performance artist Paulina Lenoir.	22:00 Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla 3/3 Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling. 22:30 The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Leonidas Faversham 3/4 The story of Victorian Britain's most reckless living explorer.	22:00 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd 6/6 In Cardiff, Mike Bubbins and Sian Lloyd tell Ivo Graham their biggest obsessions. 22:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, London 2/6 Comedian Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto based on suggestions from the audience.	22:00 Unspeakable—Series 1, 2. Bodily rumbles and holiday grumbles 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 2 2/2 Sami Shah looks at Pakistan's political history, including its music, cinema and religion.	22:00 Parish Matters—Series 1, 1. "Don't come crying to me when the robots take over!" 1/4 The AI Man Cometh. Comedy from somewhere in Ulster near the border in Ireland. 22:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Parents 3/6 The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means.	22:00 Angstrom—Series 1, Into the Mad Mind of Madness 3/4 Scandinavian yarn starring Matthew Holness as the brooding, maverick detective. 22:30 The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 From Ed Miliband to Lady Gaga, Jon Culshaw and gang explore bizarre private lives. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Michael Cumming 3/3 In the Comedy Club, more from Jake Yapp’s chat with Brass Eye director Michael Cumming.	22:00 What's Funny About...—Series 1, The Vicar Of Dibley - with Dawn French & Richard Curtis 1/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies. 22:30 1966 and All That—The 1920s and 30s 1/4 Marge Simpson marries royalty and John Yogi Bear invents TV.
23:00	23:00 Dead Ringers—Series 25, America Went There 2/4 The American election result is chewed over and spat out. 23:30 The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Jessie Cave 1/6 Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.	23:00 Clare in the Community—Series 10, Sisters 3/6 Clare and her estranged sister are forced to cooperate with one another. 23:30 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Dumping and Proposals 3/6 Jason Cook gives tips on the terrible task of dumping to the happy ask of proposing.	23:00 The Big Fun Show—Episode 5 5/6 Night-time in a safari park - and an enormous clutch bag. 23:30 Stand-Up Specials—Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian, 1: Education Stand-up Ken Cheng takes a look at British Chinese culture. 23:45 Self-Storage—Series 1, Job Hunting 3/6 Dave is still separated. Can he get his life back on track by getting a job?	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dame Evelyn Glennie 6/6 Dame Evelyn Glennie watches Downton Abbey, goes on a go-kart and throws a pot. 23:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Their landlord is after the rent, but skint Mel and Vicki are not sure how to pay.	23:00 Small Scenes—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Meet the man addicted to giving lifts! Sketch show with Daniel Rigby and Jess Ransom. 23:30 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Ben tests out a new coat suitable for the climate in the subantarctic. 23:45 Jigsaw—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show.	23:00 Innes Own World—Episode 2 2/4 Spoofing the Today programme, and memories of playing a club in Bolton. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 When a new coroner arrives, Ruth wants him to send her the most interesting autopsy cases.	23:00 Life With Lederer—Series 2, The Company 1/5 Helen Lederer reveals her recipes for coping with life, beginning with the recession. 23:15 Where to, Mate?—Series 1, "...Walt Disney has a sister...?" 1/4 Manchester taxi drivers Bernie and Ben journey around the North West. Stars Peter Slater. 23:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 The series finale with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl and Frank Hovis.

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