Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 7 - 13 April 2025

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00:00	00:00 Your Perfect Summer, On Sale Here by Ed Harris What will happen when virtual reality games can deliver real love? 00:45 The Keepers by Matt Haig From his cage in a zoo, a man wonders what it means to be human.	00:00 The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions. 00:30 The Great Gatsby Letters F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel	00:00 A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books 00:30 Bombay Jazz Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.	00:00 Archive on 4—The Devil's Horn British jazz musician Soweto Kinch examines the intriguing history of the saxophone.	00:00 Great Lives—Bette Davis Tracy-Ann Oberman champions the life of one of the silver screen's most enduring icons. 00:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.	00:00 Soul Music—Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar How Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for classical guitar touches people's lives. 00:30 One Way to Necropolis The story of the "dead line" where trains carried the departed to their last stop.	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 3. The Heart of the Battle The Time Lord needs allies in order to save Keska from destruction. But whom can he trust?
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks 2, Gordon Ramsay Chef Gordon Ramsay is castaway by Sue Lawley. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 6. Concerning Mr Zola 6/10 A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital murder clue...	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition 7/10 Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 8. News of Mr Gregory 8/10 Steve goes in search of a trumpeter at the Hammersford Palais.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 9. Millgate Steps 9/10 Temple and Sir Graham are hunting for the missing girl.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret. 01:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 10. Presenting Mr Gregory 10/10 Paul sends out invitations to a very special party at the Madrid club.	01:00 A Quick Killing in the City by Ed Thomason A merchant banker’s past catches up with her during the turmoil of 1992’s Black Wednesday.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Ted Hughes, Lavinia Greenlaw and Kathleen Jamie Daljit Nagra selects Ted Hughes as this week's highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh (Omnibus) Biography of the leader of the slave revolt sparking Haiti’s independence.	02:00 Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker 3/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother 4/13 Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.	02:00 To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth 1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author 13/26 Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.	02:00 Nineteen Ninety-Four—Choice Is Progress 3/6 Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks...	02:00 Coming Alive—Series 3, Betting Fever 3/6 Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. 02:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Flower Show 2/10 Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show.	02:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men 1/6 Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill. 02:30 The Ken Dodd Show—From 26/06/1966 Doddy's got some murderous thespians.	02:30 How I Learned to Understand the World by Hans Rosling (Omnibus) Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—DJ Spoony BBC Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony chooses tracks by John Holt and Roy Davis Jr. 03:50 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/4 Becky's ambitious pursuit of riches goes from strength to strength.	03:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Movies 3/4 Morwenna is bored with life on St Martin's, where locals want to protect the post office. 03:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—1. Jay Gatsby 1/10 Nick Carraway moves next door to the mysterious Gatsby. 03:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—16. Trouble 16/20 Rawdon leaves debtors' prison, but more trouble soon follows.	03:00 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield. 03:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties 2/10 Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. 03:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight 17/20 Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.	03:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, The Bubbles Get Up Your Nose 2/4 Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection is knocked. 03:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—3. Elusive 3/10 Nick experiences Gatsby's summer parties and meets their host. 03:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—18. Return 18/20 A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia.	03:00 Plum House—Series 3, 3. A Knight to Remember 3/6 Plum House is up for a prestigious award in London, so it's off to the big smoke. 03:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—4. Discovery 4/10 Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe it? 03:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—19. Europe 19/20 Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'.	03:00 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 2 2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble. 03:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—5. The Past 5/10 Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties. 03:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—20. Futures 20/20 Becky, Jos, Amelia and William's futures are finally decided. Concluded by Stephen Fry.	03:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Panto and Revue 2/6 Beryl Reid recalls her days in pantomime and revue.
04:00		04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 04:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Fear 5/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 04:30 Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith. 04:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Mr Soft 4/6 Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele.	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 1. University of Leicester 1/6 Three students from Lancaster University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 13, Model Behaviour 3/6 Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy. 04:30 1835—Haircut Sir? 2/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned join the police encountering demon barber Sweeney Todd.	04:00 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, Points of Disagreement 4/6 Whizz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover. 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 11/6/1959 Kenneth Horne enters the International Festival of Popular Song.
05:00	05:00 Just Fancy—From 30/11/1956 A brush with the law and 80 is a dangerous age for love. 05:30 Take It From Here—From 25/02/1954 Dick is homesick for Australia and Eth dithers over her wedding dress in 'The Glums'.	05:00 The Art Lovers—1. Collecting for Pleasure and Profit by Andrew Sachs Barbara has travelled over from America to eye up her daddy's art collection.	05:00 The Art Lovers—2. Cash Me A Portrait by Andrew Sachs A portrait left in a will sparks interest when the true artist is revealed....	05:00 Motor Flight by Michael Bakewell 1907: American writers Edith Wharton and Henry James take a car journey across France. 05:45 Short Works—The Tallest Building in Wales by Craig Roberts Tale about a regular diner at the All Sky Cafe.	05:00 Indiana by George Sand—1. Attraction 1/2 A young woman is pushed into a loveless marriage with an older man.	05:00 Indiana by George Sand—2. Risk 2/2 Indiana risks everything to escape from her old, abusive husband. Stars Helen Longworth.	05:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 6. Concerning Mr Zola 6/10 A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital murder clue...	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition 7/10 Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 8. News of Mr Gregory 8/10 Steve goes in search of a trumpeter at the Hammersford Palais.	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 9. Millgate Steps 9/10 Temple and Sir Graham are hunting for the missing girl.	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret. 06:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 10. Presenting Mr Gregory 10/10 Paul sends out invitations to a very special party at the Madrid club.	06:00 A Quick Killing in the City by Ed Thomason A merchant banker’s past catches up with her during the turmoil of 1992’s Black Wednesday.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks 2, Delia Smith Cookery writer Delia Smith, is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
07:00	07:00 Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker 3/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother 4/13 Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.	07:00 To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth 1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author 13/26 Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.	07:00 Nineteen Ninety-Four—Choice Is Progress 3/6 Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks...	07:00 Coming Alive—Series 3, Betting Fever 3/6 Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. 07:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Flower Show 2/10 Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show.	07:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men 1/6 Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill. 07:30 The Ken Dodd Show—From 26/06/1966 Doddy's got some murderous thespians.	07:30 How I Learned to Understand the World by Hans Rosling (Omnibus) Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.	07:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Ben Okri: Inside the mind of a poet Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the cryptic Gatsby.
08:00	08:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Movies 3/4 Morwenna is bored with life on St Martin's, where locals want to protect the post office. 08:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—1. Jay Gatsby 1/10 Nick Carraway moves next door to the mysterious Gatsby. 08:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—16. Trouble 16/20 Rawdon leaves debtors' prison, but more trouble soon follows.	08:00 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield. 08:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties 2/10 Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. 08:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight 17/20 Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.	08:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, The Bubbles Get Up Your Nose 2/4 Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection is knocked. 08:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—3. Elusive 3/10 Nick experiences Gatsby's summer parties and meets their host. 08:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—18. Return 18/20 A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia.	08:00 Plum House—Series 3, 3. A Knight to Remember 3/6 Plum House is up for a prestigious award in London, so it's off to the big smoke. 08:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—4. Discovery 4/10 Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe it? 08:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—19. Europe 19/20 Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'.	08:00 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 2 2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble. 08:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—5. The Past 5/10 Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties. 08:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—20. Futures 20/20 Becky, Jos, Amelia and William's futures are finally decided. Concluded by Stephen Fry.	08:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Panto and Revue 2/6 Beryl Reid recalls her days in pantomime and revue.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 08:50 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 4 4/4 Becky Sharp's husband is taken to debtors' prison. With Stephen Fry.
09:00	09:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 5. The Soapy Bucket of Sparkhill 5/6 Purple glitter - but not in a good way. 09:30 Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 1. Opera, Shoes and Security 1/5 Roger’s museum tour starts in Shanghai, with venues for opera and unusual shoes. 09:45 Daily Service—Lenten Poetry: Ash Wednesday Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series on Daily Service	09:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, 1. The Hem of His Garment 1/6 The sometimes savage wit of the American storyteller and trash-picker back on BBC Radio 4. 09:30 Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 2. Bank, Tobacco and Sex 2/5 Roger continues his journey through Shanghai, visiting a bank museum and a tobacco museum. 09:45 Daily Service—Lenten Poetry: Lent Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series on Daily Service	09:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 1: Jane Austen v Where's Wally 1/6 Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison. 09:30 Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 3. Gorges and Medicine 3/5 Roger travels to Chongqing to see its new museums. 09:45 Daily Service—Lenten Poetry: Maundy Thursday Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series on Daily Service	09:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 4, Monday's Child Is... 1/6 Award-winning comedian Mark Watson re-embarks on his doomed quest to understand life. 09:30 Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 4. Chinese Louvre and Grottos 4/5 In Zhengzhou, Roger finds a building housing some of the finest treasures of the country. 09:45 Daily Service—Lenten Poetry: Good Friday Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series on Daily Service	09:00 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 2 2/6 Granny Kumar chats to Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Beverley Knight. 09:30 Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 5. Tap Water, Textiles and Art 5/5 Roger concludes his journey in Beijing, visiting the city's Tap Water Museum. 09:45 Daily Service—Lenten Poetry: Holy Saturday Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series on Daily Service	09:00 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, Points of Disagreement 4/6 Whizz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover. 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 11/6/1959 Kenneth Horne enters the International Festival of Popular Song.
10:00	10:00 The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions. 10:30 The Great Gatsby Letters F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel	10:00 A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books 10:30 Bombay Jazz Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.	10:00 Archive on 4—The Devil's Horn British jazz musician Soweto Kinch examines the intriguing history of the saxophone.	10:00 Great Lives—Bette Davis Tracy-Ann Oberman champions the life of one of the silver screen's most enduring icons. 10:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.	10:00 Soul Music—Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar How Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for classical guitar touches people's lives. 10:30 One Way to Necropolis The story of the "dead line" where trains carried the departed to their last stop.	10:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.	10:00 Just Fancy—From 15/11/1957 How the British treat animals and the UK-American rocket programme. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 18/03/1954 Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 6. Concerning Mr Zola 6/10 A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital murder clue...	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition 7/10 Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 8. News of Mr Gregory 8/10 Steve goes in search of a trumpeter at the Hammersford Palais.	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 9. Millgate Steps 9/10 Temple and Sir Graham are hunting for the missing girl.	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret. 11:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 10. Presenting Mr Gregory 10/10 Paul sends out invitations to a very special party at the Madrid club.	11:00 A Quick Killing in the City by Ed Thomason A merchant banker’s past catches up with her during the turmoil of 1992’s Black Wednesday.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks 2, Delia Smith Cookery writer Delia Smith, is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
12:00	12:00 Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker 3/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother 4/13 Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.	12:00 To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth 1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author 13/26 Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.	12:00 Nineteen Ninety-Four—Choice Is Progress 3/6 Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks...	12:00 Coming Alive—Series 3, Betting Fever 3/6 Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. 12:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Flower Show 2/10 Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show.	12:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men 1/6 Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill. 12:30 The Ken Dodd Show—From 26/06/1966 Doddy's got some murderous thespians.	12:30 How I Learned to Understand the World by Hans Rosling (Omnibus) Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.	12:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Ben Okri: Inside the mind of a poet Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the cryptic Gatsby.
13:00	13:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Movies 3/4 Morwenna is bored with life on St Martin's, where locals want to protect the post office. 13:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—1. Jay Gatsby 1/10 Nick Carraway moves next door to the mysterious Gatsby. 13:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—16. Trouble 16/20 Rawdon leaves debtors' prison, but more trouble soon follows.	13:00 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield. 13:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties 2/10 Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. 13:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight 17/20 Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.	13:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, The Bubbles Get Up Your Nose 2/4 Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection is knocked. 13:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—3. Elusive 3/10 Nick experiences Gatsby's summer parties and meets their host. 13:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—18. Return 18/20 A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia.	13:00 Plum House—Series 3, 3. A Knight to Remember 3/6 Plum House is up for a prestigious award in London, so it's off to the big smoke. 13:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—4. Discovery 4/10 Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe it? 13:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—19. Europe 19/20 Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'.	13:00 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 2 2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble. 13:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—5. The Past 5/10 Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties. 13:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—20. Futures 20/20 Becky, Jos, Amelia and William's futures are finally decided. Concluded by Stephen Fry.	13:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Panto and Revue 2/6 Beryl Reid recalls her days in pantomime and revue.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 13:50 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 4 4/4 Becky Sharp's husband is taken to debtors' prison. With Stephen Fry.
14:00	14:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 14:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Fear 5/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 14:30 Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith. 14:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Mr Soft 4/6 Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele.	14:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 1. University of Leicester 1/6 Three students from Lancaster University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 13, Model Behaviour 3/6 Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy. 14:30 1835—Haircut Sir? 2/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned join the police encountering demon barber Sweeney Todd.	14:00 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, Points of Disagreement 4/6 Whizz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover. 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 11/6/1959 Kenneth Horne enters the International Festival of Popular Song.
15:00	15:00 The Art Lovers—1. Collecting for Pleasure and Profit by Andrew Sachs Barbara has travelled over from America to eye up her daddy's art collection.	15:00 The Art Lovers—2. Cash Me A Portrait by Andrew Sachs A portrait left in a will sparks interest when the true artist is revealed....	15:00 Motor Flight by Michael Bakewell 1907: American writers Edith Wharton and Henry James take a car journey across France. 15:45 Short Works—The Tallest Building in Wales by Craig Roberts Tale about a regular diner at the All Sky Cafe.	15:00 Indiana by George Sand—1. Attraction 1/2 A young woman is pushed into a loveless marriage with an older man.	15:00 Indiana by George Sand—2. Risk 2/2 Indiana risks everything to escape from her old, abusive husband. Stars Helen Longworth.	15:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.	15:00 Just Fancy—From 15/11/1957 How the British treat animals and the UK-American rocket programme. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 18/03/1954 Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous.
16:00	16:00 The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions. 16:30 The Great Gatsby Letters F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel	16:00 A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books 16:30 Bombay Jazz Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.	16:00 Archive on 4—The Devil's Horn British jazz musician Soweto Kinch examines the intriguing history of the saxophone.	16:00 Great Lives—Bette Davis Tracy-Ann Oberman champions the life of one of the silver screen's most enduring icons. 16:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.	16:00 Soul Music—Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar How Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for classical guitar touches people's lives. 16:30 One Way to Necropolis The story of the "dead line" where trains carried the departed to their last stop.	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 3. The Heart of the Battle The Time Lord needs allies in order to save Keska from destruction. But whom can he trust?	16:00 MR James—The Backward Glance by Sheila Hodgson MR James's tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin, adapted by Sheila Hodgson. 16:45 The Mermayde's Tale by Joe Hollins A woman seeks healing, a fisherman seeks faith and a mermaid seeks a man.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 6. Concerning Mr Zola 6/10 A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital murder clue...	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition 7/10 Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 8. News of Mr Gregory 8/10 Steve goes in search of a trumpeter at the Hammersford Palais.	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 9. Millgate Steps 9/10 Temple and Sir Graham are hunting for the missing girl.	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret. 17:30 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 10. Presenting Mr Gregory 10/10 Paul sends out invitations to a very special party at the Madrid club.	17:00 A Quick Killing in the City by Ed Thomason A merchant banker’s past catches up with her during the turmoil of 1992’s Black Wednesday.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks 2, Delia Smith Cookery writer Delia Smith, is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
18:00	18:00 Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker 3/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother 4/13 Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.	18:00 To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth 1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author 13/26 Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.	18:00 Nineteen Ninety-Four—Choice Is Progress 3/6 Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks...	18:00 Coming Alive—Series 3, Betting Fever 3/6 Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. 18:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Flower Show 2/10 Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show.	18:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men 1/6 Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill. 18:30 The Ken Dodd Show—From 26/06/1966 Doddy's got some murderous thespians.	18:30 How I Learned to Understand the World by Hans Rosling (Omnibus) Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.	18:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Ben Okri: Inside the mind of a poet Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the cryptic Gatsby.
19:00	19:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Movies 3/4 Morwenna is bored with life on St Martin's, where locals want to protect the post office. 19:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—1. Jay Gatsby 1/10 Nick Carraway moves next door to the mysterious Gatsby. 19:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—16. Trouble 16/20 Rawdon leaves debtors' prison, but more trouble soon follows.	19:00 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield. 19:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties 2/10 Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. 19:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight 17/20 Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.	19:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, The Bubbles Get Up Your Nose 2/4 Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection is knocked. 19:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—3. Elusive 3/10 Nick experiences Gatsby's summer parties and meets their host. 19:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—18. Return 18/20 A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia.	19:00 Plum House—Series 3, 3. A Knight to Remember 3/6 Plum House is up for a prestigious award in London, so it's off to the big smoke. 19:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—4. Discovery 4/10 Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe it? 19:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—19. Europe 19/20 Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'.	19:00 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 2 2/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble. 19:30 The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—5. The Past 5/10 Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties. 19:45 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—20. Futures 20/20 Becky, Jos, Amelia and William's futures are finally decided. Concluded by Stephen Fry.	19:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Panto and Revue 2/6 Beryl Reid recalls her days in pantomime and revue.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 19:50 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 4 4/4 Becky Sharp's husband is taken to debtors' prison. With Stephen Fry.
20:00	20:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 20:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Fear 5/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.	20:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 20:30 Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.	20:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith. 20:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Mr Soft 4/6 Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele.	20:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 1. University of Leicester 1/6 Three students from Lancaster University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 20:30 No Commitments—Series 13, Model Behaviour 3/6 Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode.	20:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy. 20:30 1835—Haircut Sir? 2/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned join the police encountering demon barber Sweeney Todd.	20:00 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, Points of Disagreement 4/6 Whizz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover. 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 11/6/1959 Kenneth Horne enters the International Festival of Popular Song.
21:00	21:00 The Art Lovers—1. Collecting for Pleasure and Profit by Andrew Sachs Barbara has travelled over from America to eye up her daddy's art collection.	21:00 The Art Lovers—2. Cash Me A Portrait by Andrew Sachs A portrait left in a will sparks interest when the true artist is revealed....	21:00 Motor Flight by Michael Bakewell 1907: American writers Edith Wharton and Henry James take a car journey across France. 21:45 Short Works—The Tallest Building in Wales by Craig Roberts Tale about a regular diner at the All Sky Cafe.	21:00 Indiana by George Sand—1. Attraction 1/2 A young woman is pushed into a loveless marriage with an older man.	21:00 Indiana by George Sand—2. Risk 2/2 Indiana risks everything to escape from her old, abusive husband. Stars Helen Longworth.	21:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.	21:00 Just Fancy—From 15/11/1957 How the British treat animals and the UK-American rocket programme. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 18/03/1954 Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous.
22:00	22:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 5. The Soapy Bucket of Sparkhill 5/6 Purple glitter - but not in a good way. 22:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Love 1/4 The problems of finding the perfect mate, including how the bicycle revolutionised sex. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lachlan Werner 1/3 Jon Holmes chats to ventriloquist Lachlan Werner.	22:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, 1. The Hem of His Garment 1/6 The sometimes savage wit of the American storyteller and trash-picker back on BBC Radio 4. 22:30 The Young Postmen—Tour de France 1/6 Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Stars Ben Miller.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 1: Jane Austen v Where's Wally 1/6 Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison. 22:30 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 1, About Work 3/6 Although he'd prefer to stick to comedy, Nathan is persuaded to work at his dad's company. 22:45 Self-Storage—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 It's Dave's birthday, so Ron and Geoff arrange a celebration.	22:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 4, Monday's Child Is... 1/6 Award-winning comedian Mark Watson re-embarks on his doomed quest to understand life. 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Lending Things 5/6 Haunted by his past, the comedian has words of caution on the return of personal items. 22:45 Knocker—Incentativity 5/6 Market researcher Ian Dunn carries out a delicate immigration survey. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lachlan Werner 2/3 Jon Holmes has another chat to ventriloquist Lachlan Werner.	22:00 Call Jonathan Pie—Series 2, 2. A Strange Musk 3/8 Pie tackles billionaires and the fallout from a dodgy tummy. With Dermot O’Leary 22:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 A vain football star throws a party - which he later regrets. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lachlan Werner 3/3 Jon Holmes has another chat to ventriloquist Lachlan Werner.	22:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Greenwich 6/6 Tim visits Greenwich and chats to a museum curator about airport security. 22:30 4 Stands Up—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Rhod Gilbert introduces - Russell Kane, Wilson Dixon and Stephen K Amos	22:00 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy 2/4 How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions. 22:30 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters from the ringmaster.
23:00	23:00 The Naked Week—Series 2, Tariffic Trump retaliation, and Woop Woop - it's the sound of the Thought Police. 5/6 We plot 'tariffic' Trump retaliation, and go Woop Woop at the sound of the Thought Police. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 3, The Reasonably Fantastic Journey 4/6 Satan and the Professor find a huge empty space in Hell - inside Scumspawn's brain.	23:00 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 1, All Judges Must Be Ex-Convicts 3/6 Radical proposals to improve our lives, with the comedian's legal shake-up. 23:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong 4/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong to share their secret obsessions.	23:00 The Skivers—Series 2, William Franklyn 1/5 Dolphins, and Sue Lawley's secret. Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh greet William Franklyn. 23:30 Masala FM—Episode 6 6/6 It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?	23:00 The Lee Mack Show—Suggs 3/6 Madness singer Suggs joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. 23:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Delegate 4/6 Care worker Beauty Olonga attends a dementia care conference. From 2011.	23:00 Sarah Keyworth - Are You a Boy or a Girl?—Series 1, Clutch Bag 3/4 Comedian Sarah Keyworth is off to university. 23:15 Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 2, Everybody’s Changing 3/4 Tom Mayhew is joined by his mate Sian Davies to talk about cheap dates. 23:30 Talking to Strangers—Episode 4 4/4 Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests.	23:00 The Celebrity Voicemail Show—Series 1, Katie Hopkins 3/4 Kayvan Novak imagines the answerphone messages of controversial columnist Katie Hopkins. 23:15 Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3 3/4 Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. The duo's sketches and songs. 23:30 The Simon Day Show—Series 2, Brian Pern 6/6 Washed-up rocker and plumber Brian Pern comes to the Mallard and is interviewed on stage.	23:00 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Bean's Odyssey 1/3 In an epic journey, Sean Bean attempts to save his castle, his wife and his phone contract 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Keen to get pregnant, Ruth nags Anthony - but he's distracted by a potential patient.

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