Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 6 - 12 October 2025

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00:00	00:00 Haunted—Which One? by R Chetwynd-Hayes A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid. 00:30 Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—2. Lucy 2/4 Eleanor discovers Abbottsville's clones show human-like feelings.	00:00 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage. 00:30 The Body Electric What can we learn about the body by experiencing it through the senses of artists?	00:00 A Good Read—Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 A Mortal Work of Art Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.	00:00 Archive on 4—The Origins of The Metaverse Colin Harvey visits a metaverse of the future and explores its cultural roots.	00:00 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles. 00:30 The Landscapes of Don McCullin Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape around his house.	00:00 Soul Music—Nessun Dorma Stories of what this powerful Puccini aria means to people from around the world. 00:30 Mischief Makers—Aleister Crowley An investigation into ‘the wickedest man in the world’.	00:00 Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 2. Trapped 2/3 With Tom trapped amongst the aliens, Sally finds a government ally. 00:30 Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford 2/3 Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Stephen Fry Stephen Fry is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.	01:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 4. Smoke Screen 4/10 Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby probes a blaze at a cinema. 01:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—1. Twins 1/6 Lizzie and Frances are twins. One has everything, the other lacks romance.	01:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand 6/10 A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby. 01:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset 2/6 A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.	01:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 7. The Guilty Ghost 7/10 Is a ship blaze an accident or arson? 'Q' Barnaby investigates. 01:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—3. Two Worlds 3/6 Lizzie's world falls apart, but Frances loves life in Spain.	01:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 8. Cause for Alarm 8/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes a blaze in a hardware store. 01:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—4. Affair 4/6 A Spanish affair for Frances continues as Lizzie faces shattering debts.	01:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi 10/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson... 01:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—5. Betrayal 5/6 Frances's pregnancy upsets everyone but especially Luis, who feels betrayed.	01:00 J Meade Falkner - Moonfleet In search of Blackbeard's diamond, John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The New Harvest Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive to celebrate 'harvest'. 02:30 Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally (Omnibus) Thomas Keneally's account of his discovery of the story of Oskar Schindler.	02:00 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together? 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.	02:00 Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies 3/5 Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality? 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	02:00 Star Terk II—Series 1, The Annual Convention of Radio Producers 5/6 Everything from agony aunts to gloomy hospital in the show that goes boldly! 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!	02:00 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker. 02:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat 4/6 A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.	02:00 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables. 02:30 The News Huddlines—6th June 1979 Elton John and a rampaging sheep. Roy Hudd and co look at events of a week in 1979.	02:30 An Immense World by Ed Yong (Omnibus) Ed Yong leads us into the sensory perceptions of the animal realm.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Janet Street-Porter Janet Street-Porter chooses tracks by Joan Sutherland and Prince Buster. 03:50 Beasts on the Lawn by Saki (Omnibus) Five short stories by Saki restaged in a modern day wealthy gated-community.	03:00 Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A" 1/2 Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit. 03:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel 1/9 On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy. 03:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—1. Betrayal 1/5 Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man.	03:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 03:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday 2/9 Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car. 03:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure 2/5 Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.	03:00 Dot—Series 2, Meat 3/4 Dot and the gals have a very important visitor. 03:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—3. Camping 3/9 Blake Morrison recalls being taken as a boy on a 'manly' camping trip. 03:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—3. Revelation 3/5 Lesbian Emma tells her friend about her affair with the wrong man.	03:00 A Month of Maureen—Dead Rellies 3/4 Fay and Alan know everything about each other... or do they? 03:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—4. Cuban Missile Crisis 4/9 The Cuban Missile crisis casts a long shadow over Blake and his father. 03:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—4. Sacked 4/5 Emma's new boyfriend tries to save her job, but Kirsty has other ideas.	03:00 Bad Salsa—Series 3, Something Cold 2/2 Terri gets an idea in the conclusion of the sitcom set in a salsa club. 03:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—5. The Rep 5/9 Memories of Austria as Blake's dad deteriorates... 03:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—5. Allies 5/5 Emma realises the only way is up. She needs some allies...	03:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Motoring Experts 1/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game. With Frank Thornton.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 5 5/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon. 04:30 Married—Series 2, Serenity 5/6 Robin tries to convince his 'ex-wife' about his parallel life.	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade 2/3 Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, William Shakespeare 1/6 Panel game of literary correctness with James Walton and Lynne Truss. 04:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 3, 2014 3/13 General knowledge music quiz hosted by Russell Davies. 04:30 HR—Series 1, A Commute 3/6 Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage?	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.	04:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Fund Raising 4/13 The dear ladies fundraising meeting needs some good ideas... 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.
05:00	05:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Frankie goes hippy and recalls tracing an heiress in the Yukon. 05:30 Jim the Great—Series 2, The Camelot Caper King Jim wants in on Camelot, but a test of 'courtly love' backfires.	05:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—1. An Unwelcoming House 1/5 Mr Lockwood visits brooding Heathcliff's unwelcoming house.	05:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—2. Revenge 2/5 Heathcliff and Cathy are torn apart, as he plots revenge on Hindley...	05:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—3. Death and Destruction 3/5 Distraught Cathy is gravely ill, after Heathcliff runs off with Isabella.	05:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—4. The Next Generation 4/5 16 years after Cathy's death, her daughter pays a visit to Heathcliff.	05:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—5. Catherine's Plight 5/5 Heathcliff has forced Cathy's daughter to marry his ailing son.	05:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 2. The Goon Show & The Navy Lark 2/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
06:00	06:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 4. Smoke Screen 4/10 Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby probes a blaze at a cinema. 06:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—1. Twins 1/6 Lizzie and Frances are twins. One has everything, the other lacks romance.	06:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand 6/10 A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby. 06:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset 2/6 A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.	06:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 7. The Guilty Ghost 7/10 Is a ship blaze an accident or arson? 'Q' Barnaby investigates. 06:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—3. Two Worlds 3/6 Lizzie's world falls apart, but Frances loves life in Spain.	06:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 8. Cause for Alarm 8/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes a blaze in a hardware store. 06:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—4. Affair 4/6 A Spanish affair for Frances continues as Lizzie faces shattering debts.	06:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi 10/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson... 06:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—5. Betrayal 5/6 Frances's pregnancy upsets everyone but especially Luis, who feels betrayed.	06:00 J Meade Falkner - Moonfleet In search of Blackbeard's diamond, John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Celia Imrie Actress Celia Imrie is castaway by Kirsty Young. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
07:00	07:00 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together? 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.	07:00 Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies 3/5 Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality? 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	07:00 Star Terk II—Series 1, The Annual Convention of Radio Producers 5/6 Everything from agony aunts to gloomy hospital in the show that goes boldly! 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!	07:00 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker. 07:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat 4/6 A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.	07:00 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables. 07:30 The News Huddlines—6th June 1979 Elton John and a rampaging sheep. Roy Hudd and co look at events of a week in 1979.	07:30 An Immense World by Ed Yong (Omnibus) Ed Yong leads us into the sensory perceptions of the animal realm.	07:00 Poetry Extra—10th Anniversary Programme with Sarah Howe Daljit Nagra’s weekly pick from the BBC’s poetry archive is ten years old! 07:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On a hot day in 1959, the family gets stuck in traffic. Blake's dad isn't happy.
08:00	08:00 Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A" 1/2 Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit. 08:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel 1/9 On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy. 08:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—1. Betrayal 1/5 Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man.	08:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 08:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday 2/9 Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car. 08:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure 2/5 Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.	08:00 Dot—Series 2, Meat 3/4 Dot and the gals have a very important visitor. 08:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—3. Camping 3/9 Blake Morrison recalls being taken as a boy on a 'manly' camping trip. 08:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—3. Revelation 3/5 Lesbian Emma tells her friend about her affair with the wrong man.	08:00 A Month of Maureen—Dead Rellies 3/4 Fay and Alan know everything about each other... or do they? 08:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—4. Cuban Missile Crisis 4/9 The Cuban Missile crisis casts a long shadow over Blake and his father. 08:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—4. Sacked 4/5 Emma's new boyfriend tries to save her job, but Kirsty has other ideas.	08:00 Bad Salsa—Series 3, Something Cold 2/2 Terri gets an idea in the conclusion of the sitcom set in a salsa club. 08:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—5. The Rep 5/9 Memories of Austria as Blake's dad deteriorates... 08:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—5. Allies 5/5 Emma realises the only way is up. She needs some allies...	08:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Motoring Experts 1/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game. With Frank Thornton.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ed Gamble Comedian Ed Gamble chooses tracks by David Bowie and Black Sabbath. 08:50 Going Straight by Melissa Murray (Omnibus) Lesbian Emma has an affair with a man and betrays the trust of others.
09:00	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Foxy Flag Facts 1/6 Paul Sinha quizzes a Leicester audience about their home, including their county flag. 09:30 Empire of Tea—6. Tough, Tiring, Difficult Are modern-day problems of tea workers a legacy of British imperialism? 09:45 Daily Service—Where is God’s kingdom now? A special week of services exploring the Lord’s Prayer.	09:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Whitby 3/3 Mark travels to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby. 09:30 Empire of Tea—7. Punjabi Cha and Masala Chai How tea, in various forms, became India’s national drink. 09:45 Daily Service—What does enough look like? A special week of services exploring the Lord’s Prayer.	09:00 Do Gooders—Series 2, 5. The Retirement 5/6 Ken receives news that takes him out of the office. Achi is forced to step into his shoes. 09:30 Empire of Tea—8. One For Each Person and None For The Pot Did imperial tea really help Britain win the war? 09:45 Daily Service—Why forgiveness matters A special week of services exploring the Lord’s Prayer.	09:00 Please Use Other Door Bizarre, overheard conversations during the course of one day. 09:30 Empire of Tea—9. A Nice Cup Of Tea How did a foreign plant become so British? 09:45 Daily Service—How do we stay on the right path? A special week of services exploring the Lord’s Prayer.	09:00 Icklewick FM—Series 2, 6. The Barricade 6/6 The stand-off between Mayor Power and the Pensioners threatens to boil over into a war. 09:30 Empire of Tea—10. Tea or Coffee? Why did tea take off when coffee didn’t? 09:45 Daily Service—For the kingdom A special week of services exploring the Lord’s Prayer.	09:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Fund Raising 4/13 The dear ladies fundraising meeting needs some good ideas... 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.
10:00	10:00 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage. 10:30 The Body Electric What can we learn about the body by experiencing it through the senses of artists?	10:00 A Good Read—Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 A Mortal Work of Art Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.	10:00 Archive on 4—The Origins of The Metaverse Colin Harvey visits a metaverse of the future and explores its cultural roots.	10:00 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles. 10:30 The Landscapes of Don McCullin Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape around his house.	10:00 Soul Music—Nessun Dorma Stories of what this powerful Puccini aria means to people from around the world. 10:30 Mischief Makers—Aleister Crowley An investigation into ‘the wickedest man in the world’.	10:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 2. The Goon Show & The Navy Lark 2/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	10:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Frankie confronts his local council and solves a crime on a train. 10:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Long Goodbye 1/6 Jenks the company gateman is way past retirement age. But who's going to tell him?
11:00	11:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 4. Smoke Screen 4/10 Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby probes a blaze at a cinema. 11:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—1. Twins 1/6 Lizzie and Frances are twins. One has everything, the other lacks romance.	11:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand 6/10 A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby. 11:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset 2/6 A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.	11:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 7. The Guilty Ghost 7/10 Is a ship blaze an accident or arson? 'Q' Barnaby investigates. 11:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—3. Two Worlds 3/6 Lizzie's world falls apart, but Frances loves life in Spain.	11:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 8. Cause for Alarm 8/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes a blaze in a hardware store. 11:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—4. Affair 4/6 A Spanish affair for Frances continues as Lizzie faces shattering debts.	11:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi 10/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson... 11:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—5. Betrayal 5/6 Frances's pregnancy upsets everyone but especially Luis, who feels betrayed.	11:00 J Meade Falkner - Moonfleet In search of Blackbeard's diamond, John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Celia Imrie Actress Celia Imrie is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
12:00	12:00 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.	12:00 Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies 3/5 Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	12:00 Star Terk II—Series 1, The Annual Convention of Radio Producers 5/6 Everything from agony aunts to gloomy hospital in the show that goes boldly! 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!	12:00 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker. 12:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat 4/6 A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.	12:00 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables. 12:30 The News Huddlines—6th June 1979 Elton John and a rampaging sheep. Roy Hudd and co look at events of a week in 1979.	12:30 An Immense World by Ed Yong (Omnibus) Ed Yong leads us into the sensory perceptions of the animal realm.	12:00 Poetry Extra—10th Anniversary Programme with Sarah Howe Daljit Nagra’s weekly pick from the BBC’s poetry archive is ten years old! 12:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On a hot day in 1959, the family gets stuck in traffic. Blake's dad isn't happy.
13:00	13:00 Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A" 1/2 Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit. 13:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel 1/9 On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy. 13:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—1. Betrayal 1/5 Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man.	13:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 13:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday 2/9 Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car. 13:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure 2/5 Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.	13:00 Dot—Series 2, Meat 3/4 Dot and the gals have a very important visitor. 13:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—3. Camping 3/9 Blake Morrison recalls being taken as a boy on a 'manly' camping trip. 13:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—3. Revelation 3/5 Lesbian Emma tells her friend about her affair with the wrong man.	13:00 A Month of Maureen—Dead Rellies 3/4 Fay and Alan know everything about each other... or do they? 13:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—4. Cuban Missile Crisis 4/9 The Cuban Missile crisis casts a long shadow over Blake and his father. 13:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—4. Sacked 4/5 Emma's new boyfriend tries to save her job, but Kirsty has other ideas.	13:00 Bad Salsa—Series 3, Something Cold 2/2 Terri gets an idea in the conclusion of the sitcom set in a salsa club. 13:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—5. The Rep 5/9 Memories of Austria as Blake's dad deteriorates... 13:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—5. Allies 5/5 Emma realises the only way is up. She needs some allies...	13:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Motoring Experts 1/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game. With Frank Thornton.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ed Gamble Comedian Ed Gamble chooses tracks by David Bowie and Black Sabbath. 13:50 Going Straight by Melissa Murray (Omnibus) Lesbian Emma has an affair with a man and betrays the trust of others.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 5 5/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon. 14:30 Married—Series 2, Serenity 5/6 Robin tries to convince his 'ex-wife' about his parallel life.	14:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 14:30 The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade 2/3 Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment.	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, William Shakespeare 1/6 Panel game of literary correctness with James Walton and Lynne Truss. 14:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 3, 2014 3/13 General knowledge music quiz hosted by Russell Davies. 14:30 HR—Series 1, A Commute 3/6 Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage?	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 14:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.	14:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Fund Raising 4/13 The dear ladies fundraising meeting needs some good ideas... 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.
15:00	15:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—1. An Unwelcoming House 1/5 Mr Lockwood visits brooding Heathcliff's unwelcoming house.	15:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—2. Revenge 2/5 Heathcliff and Cathy are torn apart, as he plots revenge on Hindley...	15:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—3. Death and Destruction 3/5 Distraught Cathy is gravely ill, after Heathcliff runs off with Isabella.	15:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—4. The Next Generation 4/5 16 years after Cathy's death, her daughter pays a visit to Heathcliff.	15:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—5. Catherine's Plight 5/5 Heathcliff has forced Cathy's daughter to marry his ailing son.	15:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 2. The Goon Show & The Navy Lark 2/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	15:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Frankie confronts his local council and solves a crime on a train. 15:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Long Goodbye 1/6 Jenks the company gateman is way past retirement age. But who's going to tell him?
16:00	16:00 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage. 16:30 The Body Electric What can we learn about the body by experiencing it through the senses of artists?	16:00 A Good Read—Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 A Mortal Work of Art Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.	16:00 Archive on 4—The Origins of The Metaverse Colin Harvey visits a metaverse of the future and explores its cultural roots.	16:00 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles. 16:30 The Landscapes of Don McCullin Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape around his house.	16:00 Soul Music—Nessun Dorma Stories of what this powerful Puccini aria means to people from around the world. 16:30 Mischief Makers—Aleister Crowley An investigation into ‘the wickedest man in the world’.	16:00 Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 2. Trapped 2/3 With Tom trapped amongst the aliens, Sally finds a government ally. 16:30 Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford 2/3 Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians.	16:00 Haunted—The Liberated Tiger, by R Chetwynd-Hayes Is poorly Roland haunting his wife while he's still alive? 16:30 Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—Episode 3 3/4 Dr Abbotts claims clones are emotionless, while Jefferson and Lucy probe Carter 5's fate.
17:00	17:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 4. Smoke Screen 4/10 Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby probes a blaze at a cinema. 17:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—1. Twins 1/6 Lizzie and Frances are twins. One has everything, the other lacks romance.	17:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand 6/10 A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby. 17:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset 2/6 A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.	17:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 7. The Guilty Ghost 7/10 Is a ship blaze an accident or arson? 'Q' Barnaby investigates. 17:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—3. Two Worlds 3/6 Lizzie's world falls apart, but Frances loves life in Spain.	17:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 8. Cause for Alarm 8/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes a blaze in a hardware store. 17:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—4. Affair 4/6 A Spanish affair for Frances continues as Lizzie faces shattering debts.	17:00 Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi 10/10 Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson... 17:30 A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—5. Betrayal 5/6 Frances's pregnancy upsets everyone but especially Luis, who feels betrayed.	17:00 J Meade Falkner - Moonfleet In search of Blackbeard's diamond, John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Celia Imrie Actress Celia Imrie is castaway by Kirsty Young. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
18:00	18:00 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together? 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.	18:00 Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies 3/5 Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality? 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	18:00 Star Terk II—Series 1, The Annual Convention of Radio Producers 5/6 Everything from agony aunts to gloomy hospital in the show that goes boldly! 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!	18:00 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker. 18:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat 4/6 A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.	18:00 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables. 18:30 The News Huddlines—6th June 1979 Elton John and a rampaging sheep. Roy Hudd and co look at events of a week in 1979.	18:30 An Immense World by Ed Yong (Omnibus) Ed Yong leads us into the sensory perceptions of the animal realm.	18:00 Poetry Extra—10th Anniversary Programme with Sarah Howe Daljit Nagra’s weekly pick from the BBC’s poetry archive is ten years old! 18:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 On a hot day in 1959, the family gets stuck in traffic. Blake's dad isn't happy.
19:00	19:00 Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A" 1/2 Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit. 19:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel 1/9 On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy. 19:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—1. Betrayal 1/5 Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man.	19:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 19:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday 2/9 Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car. 19:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure 2/5 Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.	19:00 Dot—Series 2, Meat 3/4 Dot and the gals have a very important visitor. 19:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—3. Camping 3/9 Blake Morrison recalls being taken as a boy on a 'manly' camping trip. 19:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—3. Revelation 3/5 Lesbian Emma tells her friend about her affair with the wrong man.	19:00 A Month of Maureen—Dead Rellies 3/4 Fay and Alan know everything about each other... or do they? 19:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—4. Cuban Missile Crisis 4/9 The Cuban Missile crisis casts a long shadow over Blake and his father. 19:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—4. Sacked 4/5 Emma's new boyfriend tries to save her job, but Kirsty has other ideas.	19:00 Bad Salsa—Series 3, Something Cold 2/2 Terri gets an idea in the conclusion of the sitcom set in a salsa club. 19:30 And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—5. The Rep 5/9 Memories of Austria as Blake's dad deteriorates... 19:45 Going Straight by Melissa Murray—5. Allies 5/5 Emma realises the only way is up. She needs some allies...	19:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Motoring Experts 1/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game. With Frank Thornton.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ed Gamble Comedian Ed Gamble chooses tracks by David Bowie and Black Sabbath. 19:50 Going Straight by Melissa Murray (Omnibus) Lesbian Emma has an affair with a man and betrays the trust of others.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 5 5/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon. 20:30 Married—Series 2, Serenity 5/6 Robin tries to convince his 'ex-wife' about his parallel life.	20:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 20:30 The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade 2/3 Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment.	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, William Shakespeare 1/6 Panel game of literary correctness with James Walton and Lynne Truss. 20:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 3, 2014 3/13 General knowledge music quiz hosted by Russell Davies. 20:30 HR—Series 1, A Commute 3/6 Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage?	20:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 20:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.	20:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Fund Raising 4/13 The dear ladies fundraising meeting needs some good ideas... 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.
21:00	21:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—1. An Unwelcoming House 1/5 Mr Lockwood visits brooding Heathcliff's unwelcoming house.	21:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—2. Revenge 2/5 Heathcliff and Cathy are torn apart, as he plots revenge on Hindley...	21:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—3. Death and Destruction 3/5 Distraught Cathy is gravely ill, after Heathcliff runs off with Isabella.	21:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—4. The Next Generation 4/5 16 years after Cathy's death, her daughter pays a visit to Heathcliff.	21:00 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—5. Catherine's Plight 5/5 Heathcliff has forced Cathy's daughter to marry his ailing son.	21:00 Lenny Bruce - In His Own Unheard Words Mark Steel explores the legacy of controversial and pioneering comedian, Lenny Bruce.	21:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Frankie confronts his local council and solves a crime on a train. 21:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Long Goodbye 1/6 Jenks the company gateman is way past retirement age. But who's going to tell him?
22:00	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Foxy Flag Facts 1/6 Paul Sinha quizzes a Leicester audience about their home, including their county flag. 22:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 It's about vengeful parents on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Whitby 3/3 Mark travels to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby. 22:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 The new deputy museum curator gets a shock.	22:00 Do Gooders—Series 2, 5. The Retirement 5/6 Ken receives news that takes him out of the office. Achi is forced to step into his shoes. 22:30 Flight of the Conchords—The Fans Proposition 3/6 The Kiwi band face fan propositions. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.	22:00 Call Jonathan Pie—2. Money Pie airs his spicy views on money and private education. 22:30 iGod—Robot 3/6 Simon Day and David Soul star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses. 22:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 1, The Normal Mind 5/6 Facing surgery, the cartoonist explores his brain's inner workings.	22:00 Icklewick FM—Series 2, 6. The Barricade 6/6 The stand-off between Mayor Power and the Pensioners threatens to boil over into a war. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Low Cost Airlines 2/4 Tom asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.	22:00 Saturday Night Fry—1. Pilot Show 1/6 Pilot show of Stephen Fry's series of humorous banter and sketches. 22:30 To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It 1/4 Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Gamble 1/2 Isy Suttie chats to the host of the BBC podcast The Traitors: Uncloaked, Ed Gamble.	22:00 No Commitments—Series 12, Soft Soap 5/6 Charlotte's career looks set to revive. Is it the same for Anna's love life? 22:30 Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 There's a murder! Can DS Nick and company solve the mystery? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Gamble 2/2 Isy Suttie again chats to the host of the BBC podcast The Traitors: Uncloaked, Ed Gamble.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 118, 5. Less Flags, More Bunting 5/8 Andy is joined by Ian Smith, Celya AB, Hugo Rifkind and Zoe Lyons. 23:30 The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons. Read all about it!	23:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Bridget's comic look at how women treat each other in their day-to-day relationships. 23:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Grand Tour 6/6 The sketch team take their audience on a luxury London excursion.	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons 1/6 The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 14, Ep 4 - How to Be PopuLABOUR. 4/5 Jon Holmes remixes the news into satirical shapes and sounds. 23:45 Rosie Jones: Box Ticker Too—Northern, with Louise Young 4/4 Louise Young helps Rosie examine what it means to be from the north.	23:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 3, Black History 3/4 The Malawian comedian explores the divisive global issue of Black History. 23:30 Hair in the Gate—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 How on earth can the TV arts show prove it gives value for money?	23:00 28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 3 3/3 28 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys. 23:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol 6/6 Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.	23:00 Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Diane, Joe and David go on the run around BBC Radio 4. 23:30 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Paloma Faith, Miles Jupp and Tom Wrigglesworth join Arthur at home.	23:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 23:30 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Claudia Winkleman 1/6 Paul asks Claudia about her pet hates and worst nightmares.

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