Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 June 2025

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00:00	00:00 Mythos by Julian Simpson—1. Mythos 1/3 Agent Lairre probes suspicious deaths in an Essex village. Stars Nicola Walker. 00:45 The Cobweb Kiss by Peter J Hammond Jonathan and Lydia patiently wait to be reunited with their young son.	00:00 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell 4/6 Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism. 00:30 The Doll's House A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.	00:00 A Good Read—Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter Frank, Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books. 00:30 The Agony and the Ecstasy Actress Cherylee Houston explores the link between pain and creativity.	00:00 Archive on 4—Play for Today Alison Steadman celebrates 50 years since BBC TV's seminal drama series began.	00:00 Great Lives—Susie Dent on Thomas Mann Susie Dent chooses the German writer Thomas Mann who wrote 'Death in Venice'. 00:30 Less is Less: Why Scandinavian Design Leaves Me Cold Have we reached peak Scandi furniture? Laurence Llewelyn Bowen gives his verdict.	00:00 Soul Music—Summertime Reflections on Gershwin's lullaby with Lesley Garret and Rodney Greenberg. 00:30 Dreamers of the Black Metropolis The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.	00:00 Wally K Daly—Nightmare World A worldwide power failure brings chaos and terror to Earth, but some towns are unaffected.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Sir Ian McKellen Actor Sir Ian McKellen reveals his castaway choices to Sue Lawley. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 6. Public Health 6/6 The private eye employs unusual methods to trap the guilty.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	01:00 Our Family by Victor Pemberton—2. Don't Talk to Me About Kids! 2/3 1939-1945, London. Letty and Oliver live through the horror of another world war.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - June Miscellany Daljit Nagra selects another seasonal highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Cornwall 1812: Steam comes to the mine. The Poldarks' children are turning adult.	02:00 North East of Eden—Cinema Paradiso 5/6 Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening 12/13 Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.	02:00 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight 24/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.	02:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, But Is It Art? 5/6 Judith enters the arty world, but plunges into a media sleaze pit. Stars Richard E Grant. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life.	02:00 Never Too Late—Series 2, Hilda Stands Aside 5/8 Will Hilda regret stepping aside from her fund raising committee? 02:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent 10/10 Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.	02:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons. 02:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6 6/8 A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.	02:30 Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..." 1/2 It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Rachel Burden Broadcaster Rachel Burden chooses tracks by Mozart and Kirsty MacColl. 03:50 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/3 Peter meets Emilia. Kirsten collapses at a banquet. A terrible discovery is made.	03:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 03:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—6. Violet's Invitation 6/10 Ross Poldark is called to London. 03:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 11. A Brother Returns 11/15 Kirsten continues to plot after her banishment.	03:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, Mr Gray's Decorators 1/4 Great works of fiction are upended when a comedy trio stumble into the plot. 03:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—7. A Day at the Races 7/10 Ross Poldark returns from London in time for the Truro races. 03:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 12. Behind Closed Doors 12/15 Magdalena's wickedness knows no bounds.	03:00 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Gruff's Mum 6/6 Gruff's mum visits - but how will she react to news about her ex-husband? 03:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—8. The Cavern 8/10 Ross and Demelza look forward to a new arrival. 03:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 13. Vibeke Kruse 13/15 King Christian faces financial ruin.	03:00 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. 03:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—9. A New Arrival 9/10 Clowance Poldark goes to stay with her cousin Verity. 03:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 14. A Sorrow is Shared 14/15 The king's secret is brought to light.	03:00 Showstopper—2. Ancient Egypt 2/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears. 03:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—10. The Robbery 10/10 As Valentine Warleggan goes up to Cambridge, his father is plotting. 03:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 15. Marcus Knows 15/15 Peter Claire is Kirsten's prisoner. Will she relent and release him?	03:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock 4/5 The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
04:00		04:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Mark Radcliffe. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy is thrilled to be asked to be a godparent, but Dan's not so sure...	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 04:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe 6/6 War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer?	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 04:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve?	04:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 3: Eel Girl v The Incredible Moth 3/6 Steph McGovern is in Newcastle seeking answers to the great questions of our age. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't 4/6 Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.	04:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham. 04:30 Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper 1/4 On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. 04:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
05:00	05:00 Life With The Lyons—The Other Generation Barbara’s unlucky in love again but vows to be a new woman. 05:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed! 3/6 A wartime tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler.	05:00 The Cat by Colette 1932. Camille marries Alain in Paris - but he's in love with his cat.	05:00 Drama on 4—Marais and The Soul of the Termite by Mike Walker The tragic tale of South African naturalist Eugene Marais. Stars Shaun Evans.	05:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—1. Symptoms 1/3 The story of a young man with a serious respiratory disease. Or is he just in love?	05:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—2. Claudia 2/3 Hugh Casthorpe's temperature is rising. Is it a virus or is it love?	05:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—3. A Way Out 3/3 Hugh Casthorpe is still trapped on the mountain. Will he ever escape?	05:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—3. Anywhere 3/3 Nick Baker with more programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 6. Public Health 6/6 The private eye employs unusual methods to trap the guilty.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	06:00 Our Family by Victor Pemberton—2. Don't Talk to Me About Kids! 2/3 1939-1945, London. Letty and Oliver live through the horror of another world war.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Richard Wilson Actor and director Richard Wilson is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
07:00	07:00 North East of Eden—Cinema Paradiso 5/6 Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening 12/13 Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.	07:00 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight 24/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.	07:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, But Is It Art? 5/6 Judith enters the arty world, but plunges into a media sleaze pit. Stars Richard E Grant. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life.	07:00 Never Too Late—Series 2, Hilda Stands Aside 5/8 Will Hilda regret stepping aside from her fund raising committee? 07:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent 10/10 Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.	07:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons. 07:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6 6/8 A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.	07:30 Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..." 1/2 It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Leda and the Swan Daljit Nagra celebrates 160 years since the birth of WB Yeats. 07:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Ross Poldark's parliamentary colleagues need his support in London.
08:00	08:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 08:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—6. Violet's Invitation 6/10 Ross Poldark is called to London. 08:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 11. A Brother Returns 11/15 Kirsten continues to plot after her banishment.	08:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, Mr Gray's Decorators 1/4 Great works of fiction are upended when a comedy trio stumble into the plot. 08:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—7. A Day at the Races 7/10 Ross Poldark returns from London in time for the Truro races. 08:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 12. Behind Closed Doors 12/15 Magdalena's wickedness knows no bounds.	08:00 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Gruff's Mum 6/6 Gruff's mum visits - but how will she react to news about her ex-husband? 08:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—8. The Cavern 8/10 Ross and Demelza look forward to a new arrival. 08:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 13. Vibeke Kruse 13/15 King Christian faces financial ruin.	08:00 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. 08:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—9. A New Arrival 9/10 Clowance Poldark goes to stay with her cousin Verity. 08:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 14. A Sorrow is Shared 14/15 The king's secret is brought to light.	08:00 Showstopper—2. Ancient Egypt 2/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears. 08:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—10. The Robbery 10/10 As Valentine Warleggan goes up to Cambridge, his father is plotting. 08:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 15. Marcus Knows 15/15 Peter Claire is Kirsten's prisoner. Will she relent and release him?	08:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock 4/5 The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Gina McKee Actress Gina McKee chooses music by the Four Tops and Cesaria Evora. 08:50 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence (Omnibus), Episode 3 3/3 Kirsten continues plotting...
09:00	09:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 1. Bus Stop Assault 1/6 Alfie Moore returns for another series of comic crime conundrums. 09:30 Extra Senses—1. Pain 1/5 Graham Easton visits a pain research lab to learn why some things hurt more than others. 09:45 Daily Service—World Ocean: The Oceans - Creatures of the sea Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters	09:00 Unspeakable—Series 2, 3. F is for fig leaf 3/6 Sneaky sidesteps, simultaneous socialising and sticky sympathies. 09:30 Extra Senses—2. Balance 2/5 Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray. 09:45 Daily Service—World Ocean Day: The Oceans - Cast out sin Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Claire Campbell Smith	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S1 E3: Josh Jones, Tal Davies, Stephen Buchanan and Lauren Pattison Lauren Pattison, Josh Jones, Tal Davies and Stephen Buchanan join Angela Barnes. 09:30 Extra Senses—3. Time 3/5 Graham Easton finds out why humans are obsessed with time. 09:45 Daily Service—World Ocean Day: The Oceans - Restoration Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Georgia Clarke	09:00 The Matt Forde Focus Group—2. The Political Silver Bullet Politicians love a 'silver bullet' but is a simple solution the answer to complex problem? 09:30 Extra Senses—4. Temperature 4/5 Graham Easton looks at the relevance of body temperature. 09:45 Daily Service—World Ocean Day: The Oceans - Meaning in the water Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Carter	09:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 6, 2. Don’t Go to Strangers 2/6 Roger suggests therapy. 09:30 Extra Senses—5. Insides 5/5 Graham Easton finds out how he controls his bodily functions. 09:45 Daily Service—World Ocean Day: The Oceans - Calming the Storm Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Alex Brown.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. 09:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
10:00	10:00 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell 4/6 Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism. 10:30 The Doll's House A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.	10:00 A Good Read—Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter Frank, Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books. 10:30 The Agony and the Ecstasy Actress Cherylee Houston explores the link between pain and creativity.	10:00 Archive on 4—Play for Today Alison Steadman celebrates 50 years since BBC TV's seminal drama series began.	10:00 Great Lives—Susie Dent on Thomas Mann Susie Dent chooses the German writer Thomas Mann who wrote 'Death in Venice'. 10:30 Less is Less: Why Scandinavian Design Leaves Me Cold Have we reached peak Scandi furniture? Laurence Llewelyn Bowen gives his verdict.	10:00 Soul Music—Summertime Reflections on Gershwin's lullaby with Lesley Garret and Rodney Greenberg. 10:30 Dreamers of the Black Metropolis The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.	10:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—3. Anywhere 3/3 Nick Baker with more programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	10:00 Life With The Lyons—The New Wallpaper The Lyons must tackle a decorating emergency! 10:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, Dead Dames Don't Dance with Danger 4/6 Top American cop Bert Chisel is called in to solve a murder mystery.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 6. Public Health 6/6 The private eye employs unusual methods to trap the guilty.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 11:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 11:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 11:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 11:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	11:00 Our Family by Victor Pemberton—2. Don't Talk to Me About Kids! 2/3 1939-1945, London. Letty and Oliver live through the horror of another world war.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Richard Wilson Actor and director Richard Wilson is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
12:00	12:00 North East of Eden—Cinema Paradiso 5/6 Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening 12/13 Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.	12:00 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight 24/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.	12:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, But Is It Art? 5/6 Judith enters the arty world, but plunges into a media sleaze pit. Stars Richard E Grant. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life.	12:00 Never Too Late—Series 2, Hilda Stands Aside 5/8 Will Hilda regret stepping aside from her fund raising committee? 12:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent 10/10 Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.	12:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons. 12:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6 6/8 A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.	12:30 Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..." 1/2 It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Leda and the Swan Daljit Nagra celebrates 160 years since the birth of WB Yeats. 12:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Ross Poldark's parliamentary colleagues need his support in London.
13:00	13:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 13:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—6. Violet's Invitation 6/10 Ross Poldark is called to London. 13:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 11. A Brother Returns 11/15 Kirsten continues to plot after her banishment.	13:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, Mr Gray's Decorators 1/4 Great works of fiction are upended when a comedy trio stumble into the plot. 13:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—7. A Day at the Races 7/10 Ross Poldark returns from London in time for the Truro races. 13:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 12. Behind Closed Doors 12/15 Magdalena's wickedness knows no bounds.	13:00 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Gruff's Mum 6/6 Gruff's mum visits - but how will she react to news about her ex-husband? 13:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—8. The Cavern 8/10 Ross and Demelza look forward to a new arrival. 13:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 13. Vibeke Kruse 13/15 King Christian faces financial ruin.	13:00 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. 13:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—9. A New Arrival 9/10 Clowance Poldark goes to stay with her cousin Verity. 13:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 14. A Sorrow is Shared 14/15 The king's secret is brought to light.	13:00 Showstopper—2. Ancient Egypt 2/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears. 13:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—10. The Robbery 10/10 As Valentine Warleggan goes up to Cambridge, his father is plotting. 13:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 15. Marcus Knows 15/15 Peter Claire is Kirsten's prisoner. Will she relent and release him?	13:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock 4/5 The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Gina McKee Actress Gina McKee chooses music by the Four Tops and Cesaria Evora. 13:50 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence (Omnibus), Episode 3 3/3 Kirsten continues plotting...
14:00	14:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Mark Radcliffe. 14:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy is thrilled to be asked to be a godparent, but Dan's not so sure...	14:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 14:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe 6/6 War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer?	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 14:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve?	14:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 3: Eel Girl v The Incredible Moth 3/6 Steph McGovern is in Newcastle seeking answers to the great questions of our age. 14:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't 4/6 Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.	14:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham. 14:30 Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper 1/4 On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. 14:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
15:00	15:00 The Cat by Colette 1932. Camille marries Alain in Paris - but he's in love with his cat.	15:00 Drama on 4—Marais and The Soul of the Termite by Mike Walker The tragic tale of South African naturalist Eugene Marais. Stars Shaun Evans.	15:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—1. Symptoms 1/3 The story of a young man with a serious respiratory disease. Or is he just in love?	15:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—2. Claudia 2/3 Hugh Casthorpe's temperature is rising. Is it a virus or is it love?	15:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—3. A Way Out 3/3 Hugh Casthorpe is still trapped on the mountain. Will he ever escape?	15:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—3. Anywhere 3/3 Nick Baker with more programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	15:00 Life With The Lyons—The New Wallpaper The Lyons must tackle a decorating emergency! 15:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, Dead Dames Don't Dance with Danger 4/6 Top American cop Bert Chisel is called in to solve a murder mystery.
16:00	16:00 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell 4/6 Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism. 16:30 The Doll's House A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.	16:00 A Good Read—Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter Frank, Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books. 16:30 The Agony and the Ecstasy Actress Cherylee Houston explores the link between pain and creativity.	16:00 Archive on 4—Play for Today Alison Steadman celebrates 50 years since BBC TV's seminal drama series began.	16:00 Great Lives—Susie Dent on Thomas Mann Susie Dent chooses the German writer Thomas Mann who wrote 'Death in Venice'. 16:30 Less is Less: Why Scandinavian Design Leaves Me Cold Have we reached peak Scandi furniture? Laurence Llewelyn Bowen gives his verdict.	16:00 Soul Music—Summertime Reflections on Gershwin's lullaby with Lesley Garret and Rodney Greenberg. 16:30 Dreamers of the Black Metropolis The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.	16:00 Wally K Daly—Nightmare World A worldwide power failure brings chaos and terror to Earth, but some towns are unaffected.	16:00 Mythos by Julian Simpson—2. Glamis 2/3 Lairre, Parker and Johnson discover two secrets in a castle. 16:45 The Nightwatchman by Philip Levene A mysterious patient arrives at a hospital following an accident at a frozen food company.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 17:30 VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 6. Public Health 6/6 The private eye employs unusual methods to trap the guilty.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 17:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 17:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 17:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 17:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	17:00 Our Family by Victor Pemberton—2. Don't Talk to Me About Kids! 2/3 1939-1945, London. Letty and Oliver live through the horror of another world war.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Richard Wilson Actor and director Richard Wilson is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
18:00	18:00 North East of Eden—Cinema Paradiso 5/6 Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening 12/13 Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.	18:00 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight 24/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.	18:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, But Is It Art? 5/6 Judith enters the arty world, but plunges into a media sleaze pit. Stars Richard E Grant. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life.	18:00 Never Too Late—Series 2, Hilda Stands Aside 5/8 Will Hilda regret stepping aside from her fund raising committee? 18:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent 10/10 Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.	18:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons. 18:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6 6/8 A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.	18:30 Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..." 1/2 It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Leda and the Swan Daljit Nagra celebrates 160 years since the birth of WB Yeats. 18:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Ross Poldark's parliamentary colleagues need his support in London.
19:00	19:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 19:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—6. Violet's Invitation 6/10 Ross Poldark is called to London. 19:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 11. A Brother Returns 11/15 Kirsten continues to plot after her banishment.	19:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, Mr Gray's Decorators 1/4 Great works of fiction are upended when a comedy trio stumble into the plot. 19:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—7. A Day at the Races 7/10 Ross Poldark returns from London in time for the Truro races. 19:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 12. Behind Closed Doors 12/15 Magdalena's wickedness knows no bounds.	19:00 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Gruff's Mum 6/6 Gruff's mum visits - but how will she react to news about her ex-husband? 19:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—8. The Cavern 8/10 Ross and Demelza look forward to a new arrival. 19:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 13. Vibeke Kruse 13/15 King Christian faces financial ruin.	19:00 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. 19:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—9. A New Arrival 9/10 Clowance Poldark goes to stay with her cousin Verity. 19:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 14. A Sorrow is Shared 14/15 The king's secret is brought to light.	19:00 Showstopper—2. Ancient Egypt 2/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears. 19:30 Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—10. The Robbery 10/10 As Valentine Warleggan goes up to Cambridge, his father is plotting. 19:45 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 15. Marcus Knows 15/15 Peter Claire is Kirsten's prisoner. Will she relent and release him?	19:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock 4/5 The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Gina McKee Actress Gina McKee chooses music by the Four Tops and Cesaria Evora. 19:50 Rose Tremain—Music and Silence (Omnibus), Episode 3 3/3 Kirsten continues plotting...
20:00	20:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Mark Radcliffe. 20:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy is thrilled to be asked to be a godparent, but Dan's not so sure...	20:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 20:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe 6/6 War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer?	20:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 20:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve?	20:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 3: Eel Girl v The Incredible Moth 3/6 Steph McGovern is in Newcastle seeking answers to the great questions of our age. 20:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't 4/6 Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.	20:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham. 20:30 Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper 1/4 On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. 20:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
21:00	21:00 The Cat by Colette 1932. Camille marries Alain in Paris - but he's in love with his cat.	21:00 Drama on 4—Marais and The Soul of the Termite by Mike Walker The tragic tale of South African naturalist Eugene Marais. Stars Shaun Evans.	21:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—1. Symptoms 1/3 The story of a young man with a serious respiratory disease. Or is he just in love?	21:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—2. Claudia 2/3 Hugh Casthorpe's temperature is rising. Is it a virus or is it love?	21:00 The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—3. A Way Out 3/3 Hugh Casthorpe is still trapped on the mountain. Will he ever escape?	21:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—3. Anywhere 3/3 Nick Baker with more programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	21:00 Life With The Lyons—The New Wallpaper The Lyons must tackle a decorating emergency! 21:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, Dead Dames Don't Dance with Danger 4/6 Top American cop Bert Chisel is called in to solve a murder mystery.
22:00	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 1. Bus Stop Assault 1/6 Alfie Moore returns for another series of comic crime conundrums. 22:30 A Look Back at the Future—2099 6/6 Brian Perkins, Hugh Dennis and Kate Robbins on the year that saw time run backwards.	22:00 Unspeakable—Series 2, 3. F is for fig leaf 3/6 Sneaky sidesteps, simultaneous socialising and sticky sympathies. 22:30 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Space 4/6 Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of space through the medium of poetry. 22:45 Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 2, A View From the Stanza 4/6 Ralphie advises his student Bob that comedy is the 'foot and mouth' of poetry.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S1 E3: Josh Jones, Tal Davies, Stephen Buchanan and Lauren Pattison Lauren Pattison, Josh Jones, Tal Davies and Stephen Buchanan join Angela Barnes. 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 An adventure in Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms. Stars Alice Lowe.	22:00 The Matt Forde Focus Group—2. The Political Silver Bullet Politicians love a 'silver bullet' but is a simple solution the answer to complex problem? 22:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Communication 4/4 Paul's story of the telephone takes in electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 6, 2. Don’t Go to Strangers 2/6 Roger suggests therapy. 22:30 Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Hopeful 4/4 Jeremy Hardy is feeling hopeful. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.	22:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Animals 4/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton's sort-of-memories are all about animals. 22:30 Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury 5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday	22:00 Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Vidar's birthday celebrations are cut short and a Quester must battle Lord Darkness. 22:30 Darren Harriott - Red Label—Episode 2 2/2 Darren Harriott examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 117, 7. Tariff Turmoil 7/8 Armando Iannucci, Ria Lina, Ian Smith and Cindy Yu join host Andy Zaltzman. 23:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Ireland 4/5 Travelling from Sligo to Dublin, the comedian learns to play the penny whistle - badly.	23:00 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from Billy Jenkins, Kevin Eldon and Imran Yusuf. 23:30 And Now in Colour—Series 1, Mike's House 2/6 The sketch show team take the audience to Mike's house, but they get lost.	23:00 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Buckingham Palace revelations. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour. 23:30 Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Will the Battle of Waterloo divide the equine love of Marengo and Copenhagen? 23:45 The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 4 4/7 Live from the Nurseryland space programme. Will the cow be launched over the moon?	23:00 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Comedy 4/6 The comedian reveals how comics come up with all their witty gags. 23:15 Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Faye has money troubles, so she hopes her mum will lend her £10,000. 23:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Lust 2/6 The Welsh comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.	23:00 Vent—Series 2, Mary's Girl Child 1/6 Comatose Ben celebrates Christmas, as the nativity plays out in his unconscious mind. 23:30 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 2 2/6 Will's godfather Peter invites fashion presenter Kathy to help him dress better.	23:00 Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 5 5/5 An unusual doctor, the perils of parenthood and faking it as a boxer. 23:30 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1980s 2/4 Micky talks about running away to New York and becoming the playboy of the East End.	23:00 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris. 23:30 The Sofa of Time—Captain Chapel and the Crabs 4/6 Milford sets out to rescue the Crab Prince.

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