Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 7 - 13 July 2025

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00:00	00:00 Weird Tales—Series 3, The Burial of Tom Nobody by Richard Vincent 2/4 A mysterious trio force Reverend Braiden on a road trip. 00:30 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder 2/6 Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space.	00:00 That Reminds Me—Series 1, Nicholas Parsons The TV and radio host looks back over his career leading up to Just a Minute. 00:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	00:00 A Good Read—Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 00:30 The Theatre Girls Club Hannah Gordon reveals the history of a sanctuary in Soho for the theatrical profession.	00:00 Archive on 4—Wonderlands Frank Cottrell-Boyce explores the wonderlands that children's books take us to.	00:00 Great Lives—WG Grace Piers Morgan nominates WG Grace as the greatest English cricketer of all time. 00:30 Living Books Sandi Toksvig visits the Human Library where you borrow a person instead of a book	00:00 Soul Music—Spem in Alium Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written. 00:30 Scientists Go To Hollywood Adam Rutherford talks to the scientists who've left the lab for Hollywood.	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 9. Eye of Harmony - Part 1/2 The War Doctor and his allies must face a final desperate fight. Stars John Hurt. 00:30 Mad Monkton by Wilkie Collins Has the youngest son Alfred inherited the hereditary madness of the Monkton family?
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women's Summer Of Sport, Jill Scott Footballer Jill Scott is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet.	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns.	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 01:30 Raffles—Series 2, 1. The Rest Cure 1/6 Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie 4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 01:30 Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club 2/6 Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll 5/6 PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 01:30 Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi 3/6 The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Appointment with Death The sleuth overhears a prophecy of murder.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: A Festival of Dialect Poet Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark (Omnibus) The charming memoir of a young man's brief, but luminous, friendship with Marilyn Monroe.	02:00 The Pasadenas' Almanac—Top Hat, White Tie and Clogs 4/6 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra lifts spirits during the Great Depression 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	02:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...	02:00 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 4 4/6 Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series 1/20 Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.	02:00 Bristow—Series 1, Follow That Star 2/6 The Chester-Perry buying clerk tries smuggling in a food inspector. 02:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.	02:00 Any Other Business—Episode 2 2/6 A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority. 02:30 The Jason Explanation of...—Communications 3/6 David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.	02:30 It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White (Omnibus) Felix White's funny and moving memoir about cricket, grief and life in The Maccabees.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Robert Macfarlane Robert Macfarlane chooses River Man by Nick Drake and Monkey Gone to Heaven by Pixies. 03:50 Shardlake (Omnibus)—Lamentation, Episode 1 1546. The manuscript of Catherine Parr’s book about her religious beliefs is stolen.	03:00 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Jane leaves husband Pete and goes to stay with her parents. 03:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—1. A Den of Vice 1/5 A spinster tries to be a governess, but lands a job which turns out to be a real education 03:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 6. Tale from The Tower 6/10 Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake makes a discovery thanks to a prison guard.	03:00 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering. 03:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—2. The Cheroot 2/5 Actress Miss La Fosse is impressed by the curate daughter's quick thinking. 03:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 7. Another Missing Manuscript 7/10 Does Sir Richard know about the book stolen from Queen Catherine?	03:00 Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy! 4/4 The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets? 03:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker 3/5 The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life. 03:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 8. Ambush 8/10 Shardlake and Barak capture the man who stole Queen Catherine Parr's manuscript.	03:00 The Break—Series 3, 6. Fly Flamford 6/6 Jeff and Andy are waiting for a plane. In vain. 03:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz 4/5 The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time. 03:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 9. Arrest 9/10 Tudor lawyer Shardlake is arrested and taken to the Tower of London.	03:00 Believe It!—Series 5, Brand 1/4 Richard Wilson is keen to expand his portfolio of work. He is advised to become a “Brand”. 03:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—5. A New Position 5/5 Miss Pettigrew dreads the future... 03:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 10. A Monarch's Mercy? 10/10 Barak is wounded and Shardlake must face Henry VIII.	03:45 Diplomatic Dinners—High Spirits 4/5 Chris Bowlby discovers the perils of alcoholic customs and impact on diplomacy.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 4 4/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, John Bishop and Gyles Brandreth 04:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.	04:00 The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry. 04:30 Double Science—Field Trip 4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Sindhu Vee, Sir Paul Nurse and Rowan Pelling. 04:30 Acropolis Now—Series 2, Plays 3/6 Heraclitus' chance to escape Athens could expose Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty. 04:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Gdansk 2/6 Carolyn solves the Case Of The Poisoned Cashews and Martin does the Seven Deadly Sins.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage. 04:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Turns To Crime 4/13 The Bishop must resort to illegality after losing the Dean’s key.
05:00	05:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 4 4/7 Frankie reminisces about a German girlfriend. With June Whitfield, Ray Fell and Madi Hedd. 05:30 Jim the Great—Series 1, A Patron of the Arts 1/6 The perpetually hard-up monarch manages to slip off to the pub and appear in public.	05:00 Princess Caraboo by Roger Stennett A gorgeous princess turns up in a country village and charms the locals - but who is she?	05:00 Cloudberries by Elaine Feinstein Alexander Pushkin, the ‘father or Russian literature’, was a rebel who died for love.... 05:45 Short Works—Chuma by Lesley Nneka Arimah A woman returns to Nigeria and cannot understand where her brother has got to.	05:00 Peter Tinniswood—The Packer Retired removal man Gladwyn Jebb is obsessed with his job, but cannot tell the truth. 05:45 Short Works—The Storyteller by Julianne Pachico A Colombian summer's evening takes an unexpected turn.	05:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—1. Mosques, Murder and Mayhem 1/2 The tumultuous love story of Patya and Marat set in the Russian Republic.	05:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive? 2/2 Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?	05:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.
06:00	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet.	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns.	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 06:30 Raffles—Series 2, 1. The Rest Cure 1/6 Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie 4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 06:30 Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club 2/6 Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll 5/6 PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 06:30 Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi 3/6 The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Appointment with Death The sleuth overhears a prophecy of murder.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women's Summer Of Sport, Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE Cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
07:00	07:00 The Pasadenas' Almanac—Top Hat, White Tie and Clogs 4/6 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra lifts spirits during the Great Depression 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	07:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...	07:00 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 4 4/6 Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series 1/20 Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.	07:00 Bristow—Series 1, Follow That Star 2/6 The Chester-Perry buying clerk tries smuggling in a food inspector. 07:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.	07:00 Any Other Business—Episode 2 2/6 A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority. 07:30 The Jason Explanation of...—Communications 3/6 David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.	07:30 It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White (Omnibus) Felix White's funny and moving memoir about cricket, grief and life in The Maccabees.	07:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Dana Gioia: Poet Laureate of California Daljit Nagra selects another highlight - this time from the BBC World Service archive. 07:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson (Omnibus) A spinster lands a job which turns out to be a real education.
08:00	08:00 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Jane leaves husband Pete and goes to stay with her parents. 08:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—1. A Den of Vice 1/5 A spinster tries to be a governess, but lands a job which turns out to be a real education 08:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 6. Tale from The Tower 6/10 Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake makes a discovery thanks to a prison guard.	08:00 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering. 08:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—2. The Cheroot 2/5 Actress Miss La Fosse is impressed by the curate daughter's quick thinking. 08:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 7. Another Missing Manuscript 7/10 Does Sir Richard know about the book stolen from Queen Catherine?	08:00 Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy! 4/4 The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets? 08:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker 3/5 The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life. 08:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 8. Ambush 8/10 Shardlake and Barak capture the man who stole Queen Catherine Parr's manuscript.	08:00 The Break—Series 3, 6. Fly Flamford 6/6 Jeff and Andy are waiting for a plane. In vain. 08:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz 4/5 The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time. 08:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 9. Arrest 9/10 Tudor lawyer Shardlake is arrested and taken to the Tower of London.	08:00 Believe It!—Series 5, Brand 1/4 Richard Wilson is keen to expand his portfolio of work. He is advised to become a “Brand”. 08:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—5. A New Position 5/5 Miss Pettigrew dreads the future... 08:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 10. A Monarch's Mercy? 10/10 Barak is wounded and Shardlake must face Henry VIII.	08:45 Diplomatic Dinners—High Spirits 4/5 Chris Bowlby discovers the perils of alcoholic customs and impact on diplomacy.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jason Mantzoukas Comedian and actor Jason Mantzoukas chooses tracks by Fishbone and Florence Adooni. 08:50 Shardlake (Omnibus)—Lamentation, Episode 2 1546. Catholic and Protestant factions vie for power at the court of Henry VIII.
09:00	09:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 6. Misrepresentation 6/6 When does a fib become a felony. 09:30 Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Chris Packham 6/10 Peter Snow and his guest board a time travelling DeLorean. 09:45 Daily Service—This week Daily Service celebrates 55 years of Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Paul Kerensa looks at Prayer as communication celebrating 55 years of Prayer for the Day.	09:00 Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game—Euros Fever The ultimate guide to the Women's Euros 2025, from football-obsessed comedian Maisie Adam. 09:30 Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Hermione Eyre 7/10 Peter Snow and his guest board a time travelling DeLorean. 09:45 Daily Service—This week Daily Service celebrates 55 years of Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Swarzy reflects with Gratefulness Christian singer-songwriter, Sharyn.	09:00 Your Mum—2. Jess Fostekew and Bobby Mair From child prodigies to college orgies. 09:30 Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Robert Peston 8/10 Peter Snow and his guest board a time travelling DeLorean. 09:45 Daily Service—This week Daily Service celebrates 55 years of Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Father Dermot Preston how prayer adapts in times of sadness and joy.	09:00 Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations—1. 17th Century English History The comedian unpicks his complex web of 'hyperfixations' - one obsession at a time. 09:30 Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Genevieve Bell 9/10 Peter Snow and his guest board a time travelling DeLorean. 09:45 Daily Service—This week Daily Service celebrates 55 years of Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Rachel Mann shares reflections on Prayer as Meditation.	09:00 Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Series 2, 1. Influencer 1/4 Learn how to be a relatable, accessible and authentic influencer. 09:30 Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Jonathan Glancey 10/10 Peter Snow and his final guest board a time travelling DeLorean. 09:45 Daily Service—This week Daily Service celebrates 55 years of Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Grace Thomas with reflections on Praying in Nature.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage. 09:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Turns To Crime 4/13 The Bishop must resort to illegality after losing the Dean’s key.
10:00	10:00 That Reminds Me—Series 1, Nicholas Parsons The TV and radio host looks back over his career leading up to Just a Minute. 10:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	10:00 A Good Read—Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 10:30 The Theatre Girls Club Hannah Gordon reveals the history of a sanctuary in Soho for the theatrical profession.	10:00 Archive on 4—Wonderlands Frank Cottrell-Boyce explores the wonderlands that children's books take us to.	10:00 Great Lives—WG Grace Piers Morgan nominates WG Grace as the greatest English cricketer of all time. 10:30 Living Books Sandi Toksvig visits the Human Library where you borrow a person instead of a book	10:00 Soul Music—Spem in Alium Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written. 10:30 Scientists Go To Hollywood Adam Rutherford talks to the scientists who've left the lab for Hollywood.	10:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.	10:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 5 5/7 Frankie is admitted to hospital where he gets extra therapy from the day nurse. 10:30 Jim the Great—Series 1, The March of Democracy 3/6 The King is duped into holding an election. But surely he's a shoe-in for the throne?
11:00	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet.	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns.	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 11:30 Raffles—Series 2, 1. The Rest Cure 1/6 Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie 4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 11:30 Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club 2/6 Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll 5/6 PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 11:30 Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi 3/6 The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Appointment with Death The sleuth overhears a prophecy of murder.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women's Summer Of Sport, Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE Cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
12:00	12:00 The Pasadenas' Almanac—Top Hat, White Tie and Clogs 4/6 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra lifts spirits during the Great Depression 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	12:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...	12:00 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 4 4/6 Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series 1/20 Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.	12:00 Bristow—Series 1, Follow That Star 2/6 The Chester-Perry buying clerk tries smuggling in a food inspector. 12:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.	12:00 Any Other Business—Episode 2 2/6 A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority. 12:30 The Jason Explanation of...—Communications 3/6 David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.	12:30 It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White (Omnibus) Felix White's funny and moving memoir about cricket, grief and life in The Maccabees.	12:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Dana Gioia: Poet Laureate of California Daljit Nagra selects another highlight - this time from the BBC World Service archive. 12:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson (Omnibus) A spinster lands a job which turns out to be a real education.
13:00	13:00 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Jane leaves husband Pete and goes to stay with her parents. 13:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—1. A Den of Vice 1/5 A spinster tries to be a governess, but lands a job which turns out to be a real education 13:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 6. Tale from The Tower 6/10 Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake makes a discovery thanks to a prison guard.	13:00 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering. 13:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—2. The Cheroot 2/5 Actress Miss La Fosse is impressed by the curate daughter's quick thinking. 13:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 7. Another Missing Manuscript 7/10 Does Sir Richard know about the book stolen from Queen Catherine?	13:00 Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy! 4/4 The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets? 13:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker 3/5 The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life. 13:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 8. Ambush 8/10 Shardlake and Barak capture the man who stole Queen Catherine Parr's manuscript.	13:00 The Break—Series 3, 6. Fly Flamford 6/6 Jeff and Andy are waiting for a plane. In vain. 13:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz 4/5 The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time. 13:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 9. Arrest 9/10 Tudor lawyer Shardlake is arrested and taken to the Tower of London.	13:00 Believe It!—Series 5, Brand 1/4 Richard Wilson is keen to expand his portfolio of work. He is advised to become a “Brand”. 13:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—5. A New Position 5/5 Miss Pettigrew dreads the future... 13:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 10. A Monarch's Mercy? 10/10 Barak is wounded and Shardlake must face Henry VIII.	13:45 Diplomatic Dinners—High Spirits 4/5 Chris Bowlby discovers the perils of alcoholic customs and impact on diplomacy.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jason Mantzoukas Comedian and actor Jason Mantzoukas chooses tracks by Fishbone and Florence Adooni. 13:50 Shardlake (Omnibus)—Lamentation, Episode 2 1546. Catholic and Protestant factions vie for power at the court of Henry VIII.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 4 4/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, John Bishop and Gyles Brandreth 14:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.	14:00 The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry. 14:30 Double Science—Field Trip 4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Sindhu Vee, Sir Paul Nurse and Rowan Pelling. 14:30 Acropolis Now—Series 2, Plays 3/6 Heraclitus' chance to escape Athens could expose Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule.	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty. 14:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Gdansk 2/6 Carolyn solves the Case Of The Poisoned Cashews and Martin does the Seven Deadly Sins.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 14:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage. 14:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Turns To Crime 4/13 The Bishop must resort to illegality after losing the Dean’s key.
15:00	15:00 Princess Caraboo by Roger Stennett A gorgeous princess turns up in a country village and charms the locals - but who is she?	15:00 Cloudberries by Elaine Feinstein Alexander Pushkin, the ‘father or Russian literature’, was a rebel who died for love.... 15:45 Short Works—Chuma by Lesley Nneka Arimah A woman returns to Nigeria and cannot understand where her brother has got to.	15:00 Peter Tinniswood—The Packer Retired removal man Gladwyn Jebb is obsessed with his job, but cannot tell the truth. 15:45 Short Works—The Storyteller by Julianne Pachico A Colombian summer's evening takes an unexpected turn.	15:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—1. Mosques, Murder and Mayhem 1/2 The tumultuous love story of Patya and Marat set in the Russian Republic.	15:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive? 2/2 Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?	15:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.	15:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 5 5/7 Frankie is admitted to hospital where he gets extra therapy from the day nurse. 15:30 Jim the Great—Series 1, The March of Democracy 3/6 The King is duped into holding an election. But surely he's a shoe-in for the throne?
16:00	16:00 That Reminds Me—Series 1, Nicholas Parsons The TV and radio host looks back over his career leading up to Just a Minute. 16:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	16:00 A Good Read—Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 16:30 The Theatre Girls Club Hannah Gordon reveals the history of a sanctuary in Soho for the theatrical profession.	16:00 Archive on 4—Wonderlands Frank Cottrell-Boyce explores the wonderlands that children's books take us to.	16:00 Great Lives—WG Grace Piers Morgan nominates WG Grace as the greatest English cricketer of all time. 16:30 Living Books Sandi Toksvig visits the Human Library where you borrow a person instead of a book	16:00 Soul Music—Spem in Alium Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written. 16:30 Scientists Go To Hollywood Adam Rutherford talks to the scientists who've left the lab for Hollywood.	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 9. Eye of Harmony - Part 1/2 The War Doctor and his allies must face a final desperate fight. Stars John Hurt. 16:30 Mad Monkton by Wilkie Collins Has the youngest son Alfred inherited the hereditary madness of the Monkton family?	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 9. Eye of Harmony - Part 2/2 Heleyna makes amends for her actions as the Daleks relentlessly pursue their plans. 16:30 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power 3/6 The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities.
17:00	17:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 17:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet.	17:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 17:30 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns.	17:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 17:30 Raffles—Series 2, 1. The Rest Cure 1/6 Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break	17:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie 4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 17:30 Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club 2/6 Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.	17:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll 5/6 PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 17:30 Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi 3/6 The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Appointment with Death The sleuth overhears a prophecy of murder.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women's Summer Of Sport, Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE Cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
18:00	18:00 The Pasadenas' Almanac—Top Hat, White Tie and Clogs 4/6 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra lifts spirits during the Great Depression 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	18:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...	18:00 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 4 4/6 Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series 1/20 Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.	18:00 Bristow—Series 1, Follow That Star 2/6 The Chester-Perry buying clerk tries smuggling in a food inspector. 18:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.	18:00 Any Other Business—Episode 2 2/6 A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority. 18:30 The Jason Explanation of...—Communications 3/6 David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.	18:30 It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White (Omnibus) Felix White's funny and moving memoir about cricket, grief and life in The Maccabees.	18:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Dana Gioia: Poet Laureate of California Daljit Nagra selects another highlight - this time from the BBC World Service archive. 18:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson (Omnibus) A spinster lands a job which turns out to be a real education.
19:00	19:00 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Jane leaves husband Pete and goes to stay with her parents. 19:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—1. A Den of Vice 1/5 A spinster tries to be a governess, but lands a job which turns out to be a real education 19:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 6. Tale from The Tower 6/10 Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake makes a discovery thanks to a prison guard.	19:00 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering. 19:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—2. The Cheroot 2/5 Actress Miss La Fosse is impressed by the curate daughter's quick thinking. 19:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 7. Another Missing Manuscript 7/10 Does Sir Richard know about the book stolen from Queen Catherine?	19:00 Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy! 4/4 The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets? 19:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker 3/5 The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life. 19:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 8. Ambush 8/10 Shardlake and Barak capture the man who stole Queen Catherine Parr's manuscript.	19:00 The Break—Series 3, 6. Fly Flamford 6/6 Jeff and Andy are waiting for a plane. In vain. 19:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz 4/5 The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time. 19:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 9. Arrest 9/10 Tudor lawyer Shardlake is arrested and taken to the Tower of London.	19:00 Believe It!—Series 5, Brand 1/4 Richard Wilson is keen to expand his portfolio of work. He is advised to become a “Brand”. 19:30 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—5. A New Position 5/5 Miss Pettigrew dreads the future... 19:45 Shardlake—Lamentation, 10. A Monarch's Mercy? 10/10 Barak is wounded and Shardlake must face Henry VIII.	19:45 Diplomatic Dinners—High Spirits 4/5 Chris Bowlby discovers the perils of alcoholic customs and impact on diplomacy.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jason Mantzoukas Comedian and actor Jason Mantzoukas chooses tracks by Fishbone and Florence Adooni. 19:50 Shardlake (Omnibus)—Lamentation, Episode 2 1546. Catholic and Protestant factions vie for power at the court of Henry VIII.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 4 4/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, John Bishop and Gyles Brandreth 20:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.	20:00 The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry. 20:30 Double Science—Field Trip 4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit	20:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Sindhu Vee, Sir Paul Nurse and Rowan Pelling. 20:30 Acropolis Now—Series 2, Plays 3/6 Heraclitus' chance to escape Athens could expose Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule.	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty. 20:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Gdansk 2/6 Carolyn solves the Case Of The Poisoned Cashews and Martin does the Seven Deadly Sins.	20:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 20:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage. 20:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Turns To Crime 4/13 The Bishop must resort to illegality after losing the Dean’s key.
21:00	21:00 Princess Caraboo by Roger Stennett A gorgeous princess turns up in a country village and charms the locals - but who is she?	21:00 Cloudberries by Elaine Feinstein Alexander Pushkin, the ‘father or Russian literature’, was a rebel who died for love.... 21:45 Short Works—Chuma by Lesley Nneka Arimah A woman returns to Nigeria and cannot understand where her brother has got to.	21:00 Peter Tinniswood—The Packer Retired removal man Gladwyn Jebb is obsessed with his job, but cannot tell the truth. 21:45 Short Works—The Storyteller by Julianne Pachico A Colombian summer's evening takes an unexpected turn.	21:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—1. Mosques, Murder and Mayhem 1/2 The tumultuous love story of Patya and Marat set in the Russian Republic.	21:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive? 2/2 Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?	21:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.	21:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 5 5/7 Frankie is admitted to hospital where he gets extra therapy from the day nurse. 21:30 Jim the Great—Series 1, The March of Democracy 3/6 The King is duped into holding an election. But surely he's a shoe-in for the throne?
22:00	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 6. Misrepresentation 6/6 When does a fib become a felony. 22:30 The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1 1/5 40 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.	22:00 Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game—Euros Fever The ultimate guide to the Women's Euros 2025, from football-obsessed comedian Maisie Adam. 22:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3 3/4 Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.	22:00 Your Mum—2. Jess Fostekew and Bobby Mair From child prodigies to college orgies. 22:30 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Neighbourhood Watch 5/6 Can Neighbourhood Watch find Sir Cliff the tortoise?	22:00 Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations—1. 17th Century English History The comedian unpicks his complex web of 'hyperfixations' - one obsession at a time. 22:30 Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Bathroom 4/4 Annabelle is annoyed because Will could not stand up to their over-enthusiastic builder.	22:00 Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Series 2, 1. Influencer 1/4 Learn how to be a relatable, accessible and authentic influencer. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Toussaint Douglass 3/3 Arthur Smith chats again to Toussaint Douglass.	22:00 Mark Thomas Presents—Stan Freberg 1/4 American satirist and comedian Stan Freberg performs at London's Comedy Store. 22:30 4 Stands Up—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Chris Addison introduces Sarah Millican, James Sherwood and Jeff Green.	22:00 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Bizarre exhibits including wannabe Hollywood screenwriter Andy Parker. 22:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Stuart Laws 1/3 Stephen Bailey chats to standup comedian and director Stuart Laws. 22:30 Armando Iannucci—Series 2, Episode 4 4/5 Sex education, plus the news from a baby’s perspective.
23:00	23:00 Dead Ringers—Series 26, Dead Ringers Ep 4. Welfare woes and Wimbledon 4/6 The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Poet's Corner 4/6 Satan is cross with Yeats over a poem, while Scumspawn and Thomas write their own verse.	23:00 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 2, Unemployment 1/4 Another radical proposal as the comedian tackles the stresses of the traditional job. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Toussaint Douglass 2/3 Arthur Smith chats again to Toussaint Douglass. 23:30 It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Dumped 1/4 Jocelyn Jee Esien returns with another series of sketches. Featuring Paul Whitehouse.	23:00 The Skivers—Series 3, Peter Stringfellow 3/5 Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Temping at Nasa and planning permission for the Death Star.	23:00 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Vampires 3/5 John goes in search of the blood-suckers of Whitby, with Fame Academy's Alistair Griffin. 23:30 The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 1 1/6 Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins return to their radio roots.	23:00 Vent—Series 2, Arrival 6/6 Comatose Ben takes a final trip around the safe fantasy world of his subconscious. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 1, The Late Show, with Mike Channel 1/6 Britain's National Local Radio Station, with the HeeBeeGeeBees.	23:00 Nick Mohammed in Bits—Mr Swallow 4/5 Nick Mohammed stars as lifestyle guru Mr Swallow. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 3, Clive Anderson and John Lloyd 2/6 The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag talk show.	23:30 Safety Catch—Series 3, What's My Motivation 2/4 Simon decides it is time to get self-motivated and starts composing his electronic music.

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