Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 3 - 9 November 2025

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00:00	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 1. The Return of the Sun God 1/6 On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet some mysterious strangers. 00:30 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet 2/6 The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.	00:00 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career. 00:30 The Long Crawl to France Why are more and more people trying to swim across the English Channel?	00:00 A Good Read—Russell Kane & Sarah Perry Comedian Russell Kane and novelist Sarah Perry talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 Too Clever By Half Stephanie Calman talks to women with an intellectual mismatch in their relationships.	00:00 Archive on 4—Down Your Way Revisited Jeffrey Richards on the impact of the BBC radio programme on the lives of ordinary people.	00:00 Great Lives—Sir Edward Coke, prosecutor of Guy Fawkes Jesse Norman picks lawyer and Parliamentarian Sir Edward Coke. 00:30 Passing Dreams A portrait of singer, songwriter and truck driver Will Beeley.	00:00 Soul Music—Series 1, The Last Post 4/8 Officer AD Bridges and a former POW reflect on the impact of the final bugle call. 00:30 Folk Song, Art Song Christopher Maltman debates the place of folk song in the classical recital repertoire.	00:00 The Fire Inside by Nick Stafford A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter. 00:45 Roald Dahl—Someone Like You, 2. Skin 2/5 An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, David Olusoga Historian David Olusoga is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Earthworms David Attenborough recalls visiting Australia to find the giant earthworm - using his ears	01:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners 1/5 Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns with a new five-part series. 01:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?	01:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 2: Building Heroes 2/5 The hunt for the kidnapped men begins. 01:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter.	01:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 3: The Art of the Steal 3/5 Five kidnapped men are about to have their worlds turned upside down. 01:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella?	01:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell 4/5 The extremists’ masterplan is starting to reveal itself. 01:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—5. World Narrowing 5/6 Killer plants rampage through countryside.	01:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence 5/5 The clock is ticking down, but what happens when it gets to zero? 01:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—6. Strategic Withdrawal 6/6 Hope for Bill and Josella, but there's another obstacle...	01:00 For King and Country by John Wilson Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp faces court martial - accused of desertion.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—John Arlott's Poetry Book – Shakespeare and Terminates Here Daljit Nagra selects two short programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 The Visitors Book and Other Ghost Stories (Omnibus) Three tales of the supernatural in modern, everyday settings, by Sophie Hannah.	02:00 In the Balance—Episode 4 4/6 George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	02:00 King of Bath—Merely Players 2/6 Beau Nash helps a man threatened by a vengeful German Count. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	02:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Les Connections Dangereuses 3/6 The hard-up graduate trio set up a romantic dinner. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.	02:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 3. Hungry 3/6 With his mum at the church, hungry Robert takes action. 02:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2 2/3 A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.	02:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1 1/6 Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town. 02:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, The Chance of a Lifetime 7/8 Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true.	02:30 Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas The lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Oti Mabuse Dancer Oti Mabuse chooses tracks by The Soweto Gospel Choir and Beyoncé. 03:50 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A devoted husband faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife.	03:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume 2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme. 03:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—1. Wardrobe 1/5 Byron Rogers visits the treasure house of a costume store. 03:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—6. Big News 6/10 Bea has big news for her husband, now a missionary on a distant planet.	03:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is There Anyone Out There? 2/4 Sophie's keen on the new lodger, but her Mum's not so sure. 03:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—2. Badlands 2/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of his Wild West heroes in Spain and USA. 03:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap 7/10 From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.	03:00 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Crayfish Require These Drinks 3/4 Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them. 03:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—3. Extras 3/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of those who provide the wallpaper of the movies, the extras. 03:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—8. Crisis Point 8/10 Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues.	03:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. 03:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—4. Hitler's Nephew 4/5 Byron Rogers delves into the strange tale of Hitler’s English nephew. 03:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—9. Strange Dream 9/10 Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.	03:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 03:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—5. Human Cannonball 5/5 Byron and a witchcraft trial judge, plus a man who gets shot out of a cannon. 03:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future 10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 6 6/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan, Gyles Brandreth 04:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Three's a Crowd 1/6 Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life - unlike his son Adam.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 04:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-kippered 1/6 Pip's exceedingly evil guardian causes school havoc.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, Ernest Hemingway 5/6 Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. 04:30 Millport—Series 2, The Verdict 6/6 The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland?	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 7, 2014 7/13 Russell Davies tests three contestants on their musical general knowledge. 04:30 HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party 5/6 When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...	04:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Pregnant Lucy must break the news to her parents.	04:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, A Continental Coach Trip 1/2 8/13 The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 7 7/14 Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases!
05:00	05:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 09/09/1960 Ted hopes to impress his new next door neighbours from India. 05:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, Health and Efficiency 4/6 Brightco buys a private hospital and Jimmy plans a revolution!	05:00 Downstarts by Elaine Morgan The abrupt departure of his mother impacts the young George Bernard Shaw.	05:00 Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self. 05:45 On Fire for Guy by Michael Carson A dogmatic young Catholic disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night.	05:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 1. Welcome to Phraxos 1/3 Nicholas Urfe is drawn into a world of trickery and illusion.	05:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls 2/3 Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.	05:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 3. End of the Masque 3/3 Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is the game really over?	05:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.
06:00	06:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners 1/5 Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns with a new five-part series. 06:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?	06:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 2: Building Heroes 2/5 The hunt for the kidnapped men begins. 06:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter.	06:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 3: The Art of the Steal 3/5 Five kidnapped men are about to have their worlds turned upside down. 06:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella?	06:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell 4/5 The extremists’ masterplan is starting to reveal itself. 06:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—5. World Narrowing 5/6 Killer plants rampage through countryside.	06:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence 5/5 The clock is ticking down, but what happens when it gets to zero? 06:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—6. Strategic Withdrawal 6/6 Hope for Bill and Josella, but there's another obstacle...	06:00 For King and Country by John Wilson Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp faces court martial - accused of desertion.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Centenary Castaways, Dame June Whitfield Actress Dame June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
07:00	07:00 In the Balance—Episode 4 4/6 George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	07:00 King of Bath—Merely Players 2/6 Beau Nash helps a man threatened by a vengeful German Count. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	07:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Les Connections Dangereuses 3/6 The hard-up graduate trio set up a romantic dinner. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.	07:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 3. Hungry 3/6 With his mum at the church, hungry Robert takes action. 07:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2 2/3 A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.	07:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1 1/6 Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town. 07:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, The Chance of a Lifetime 7/8 Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true.	07:30 Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas The lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.	07:00 Poetry Extra—We Sigh for Houses Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers (Omnibus) A collection of Byron Rogers’ travel pieces in search of characters and unlikely heroes.
08:00	08:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume 2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme. 08:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—1. Wardrobe 1/5 Byron Rogers visits the treasure house of a costume store. 08:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—6. Big News 6/10 Bea has big news for her husband, now a missionary on a distant planet.	08:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is There Anyone Out There? 2/4 Sophie's keen on the new lodger, but her Mum's not so sure. 08:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—2. Badlands 2/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of his Wild West heroes in Spain and USA. 08:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap 7/10 From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.	08:00 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Crayfish Require These Drinks 3/4 Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them. 08:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—3. Extras 3/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of those who provide the wallpaper of the movies, the extras. 08:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—8. Crisis Point 8/10 Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues.	08:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. 08:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—4. Hitler's Nephew 4/5 Byron Rogers delves into the strange tale of Hitler’s English nephew. 08:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—9. Strange Dream 9/10 Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.	08:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 08:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—5. Human Cannonball 5/5 Byron and a witchcraft trial judge, plus a man who gets shot out of a cannon. 08:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future 10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care.		08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dan Brown Internationally-acclaimed author Dan Brown chooses tracks by Miguel Ríos and Edvard Grieg. 08:50 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Bea has big news for her husband Peter.
09:00	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Yapping about Leicester 5/6 Paul Sinha tests a Leicester audience's knowledge about new words and the people of 2024. 09:30 The Five Faces of Leonardo—1. Leonardo's Heart Heart surgeon Francis Wells examines what Leonardo’s anatomical drawings tell us today. 09:45 Daily Service—From Saints to Souls - Words of comfort Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Doctor Rachel Mann.	09:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 14, 4. Cambridge 4/6 Mark Steel visits Cambridge and creates a show for the local audience. 09:30 The Five Faces of Leonardo—2. Leonardo's City Bionic City design scientist Melissa Sterry visits Milan to assess Da Vinci’s legacy. 09:45 Daily Service—From Saints to Souls - Kept in heaven for you Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Father Paschal Uche.	09:00 Carbon Lifeforms—Waste Management and Recycling Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Athena Kugblenu to tackle the topic of Waste. 09:30 The Five Faces of Leonardo—3. Leonardo at War Historian David Willey looks at Leonardo Da Vinci’s military achievements. 09:45 Daily Service—From Saints to Souls - Recipe for a true life of faith Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Ann Easter.	09:00 Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Satirical sketches on modern life. 09:30 The Five Faces of Leonardo—4. Leonardo's Robots Roboticist Mark Rosheim on Da Vinci’s world of automatons and court entertainment. 09:45 Daily Service—From Saints to Souls - Of hope among saints Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Isabelle Hamley.	09:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 5. Exposure 5/6 Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure. 09:30 The Five Faces of Leonardo—5. Flight of Imagination Ralph Steadman shares his passion for flying and Leonardo. 09:45 Daily Service—From Saints to Souls - Manna from heaven Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Leslie Griffiths.	09:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, A Continental Coach Trip 1/2 8/13 The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 7 7/14 Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases!
10:00	10:00 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career. 10:30 The Long Crawl to France Why are more and more people trying to swim across the English Channel?	10:00 A Good Read—Russell Kane & Sarah Perry Comedian Russell Kane and novelist Sarah Perry talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 Too Clever By Half Stephanie Calman talks to women with an intellectual mismatch in their relationships.	10:00 Archive on 4—Down Your Way Revisited Jeffrey Richards on the impact of the BBC radio programme on the lives of ordinary people.	10:00 Great Lives—Sir Edward Coke, prosecutor of Guy Fawkes Jesse Norman picks lawyer and Parliamentarian Sir Edward Coke. 10:30 Passing Dreams A portrait of singer, songwriter and truck driver Will Beeley.	10:00 Soul Music—Series 1, The Last Post 4/8 Officer AD Bridges and a former POW reflect on the impact of the final bugle call. 10:30 Folk Song, Art Song Christopher Maltman debates the place of folk song in the classical recital repertoire.	10:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	10:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 16/09/1960 Ted gets home early, but Kitty has plans for him! 10:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, A Previous Engagement 5/6 Jimmy’s choice of fiancée concerns his colleagues.
11:00	11:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners 1/5 Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns with a new five-part series. 11:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?	11:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 2: Building Heroes 2/5 The hunt for the kidnapped men begins. 11:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter.	11:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 3: The Art of the Steal 3/5 Five kidnapped men are about to have their worlds turned upside down. 11:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella?	11:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell 4/5 The extremists’ masterplan is starting to reveal itself. 11:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—5. World Narrowing 5/6 Killer plants rampage through countryside.	11:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence 5/5 The clock is ticking down, but what happens when it gets to zero? 11:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—6. Strategic Withdrawal 6/6 Hope for Bill and Josella, but there's another obstacle...	11:00 For King and Country by John Wilson Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp faces court martial - accused of desertion.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Centenary Castaways, Dame June Whitfield Actress Dame June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
12:00	12:00 In the Balance—Episode 4 4/6 George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	12:00 King of Bath—Merely Players 2/6 Beau Nash helps a man threatened by a vengeful German Count. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	12:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Les Connections Dangereuses 3/6 The hard-up graduate trio set up a romantic dinner. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.	12:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 3. Hungry 3/6 With his mum at the church, hungry Robert takes action. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2 2/3 A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.	12:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1 1/6 Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town. 12:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, The Chance of a Lifetime 7/8 Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true.	12:30 Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas The lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.	12:00 Poetry Extra—We Sigh for Houses Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers (Omnibus) A collection of Byron Rogers’ travel pieces in search of characters and unlikely heroes.
13:00	13:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume 2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme. 13:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—1. Wardrobe 1/5 Byron Rogers visits the treasure house of a costume store. 13:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—6. Big News 6/10 Bea has big news for her husband, now a missionary on a distant planet.	13:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is There Anyone Out There? 2/4 Sophie's keen on the new lodger, but her Mum's not so sure. 13:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—2. Badlands 2/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of his Wild West heroes in Spain and USA. 13:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap 7/10 From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.	13:00 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Crayfish Require These Drinks 3/4 Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them. 13:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—3. Extras 3/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of those who provide the wallpaper of the movies, the extras. 13:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—8. Crisis Point 8/10 Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues.	13:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. 13:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—4. Hitler's Nephew 4/5 Byron Rogers delves into the strange tale of Hitler’s English nephew. 13:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—9. Strange Dream 9/10 Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.	13:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 13:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—5. Human Cannonball 5/5 Byron and a witchcraft trial judge, plus a man who gets shot out of a cannon. 13:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future 10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care.		13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dan Brown Internationally-acclaimed author Dan Brown chooses tracks by Miguel Ríos and Edvard Grieg. 13:50 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Bea has big news for her husband Peter.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 6 6/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan, Gyles Brandreth 14:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Three's a Crowd 1/6 Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life - unlike his son Adam.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-kippered 1/6 Pip's exceedingly evil guardian causes school havoc.	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, Ernest Hemingway 5/6 Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. 14:30 Millport—Series 2, The Verdict 6/6 The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland?	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 7, 2014 7/13 Russell Davies tests three contestants on their musical general knowledge. 14:30 HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party 5/6 When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...	14:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 14:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Pregnant Lucy must break the news to her parents.	14:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, A Continental Coach Trip 1/2 8/13 The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 7 7/14 Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases!
15:00	15:00 Downstarts by Elaine Morgan The abrupt departure of his mother impacts the young George Bernard Shaw.	15:00 Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self. 15:45 On Fire for Guy by Michael Carson A dogmatic young Catholic disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night.	15:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 1. Welcome to Phraxos 1/3 Nicholas Urfe is drawn into a world of trickery and illusion.	15:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls 2/3 Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.	15:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 3. End of the Masque 3/3 Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is the game really over?	15:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	15:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 16/09/1960 Ted gets home early, but Kitty has plans for him! 15:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, A Previous Engagement 5/6 Jimmy’s choice of fiancée concerns his colleagues.
16:00	16:00 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career. 16:30 The Long Crawl to France Why are more and more people trying to swim across the English Channel?	16:00 A Good Read—Russell Kane & Sarah Perry Comedian Russell Kane and novelist Sarah Perry talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 Too Clever By Half Stephanie Calman talks to women with an intellectual mismatch in their relationships.	16:00 Archive on 4—Down Your Way Revisited Jeffrey Richards on the impact of the BBC radio programme on the lives of ordinary people.	16:00 Great Lives—Sir Edward Coke, prosecutor of Guy Fawkes Jesse Norman picks lawyer and Parliamentarian Sir Edward Coke. 16:30 Passing Dreams A portrait of singer, songwriter and truck driver Will Beeley.	16:00 Soul Music—Series 1, The Last Post 4/8 Officer AD Bridges and a former POW reflect on the impact of the final bugle call. 16:30 Folk Song, Art Song Christopher Maltman debates the place of folk song in the classical recital repertoire.	16:00 The Fire Inside by Nick Stafford A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter. 16:45 Roald Dahl—Someone Like You, 2. Skin 2/5 An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris.	16:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 3. The Great Martian Pyramid 3/6 The crew start to explore but it's not a warm welcome... 16:30 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance 4/6 Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
17:00	17:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 1: Wilderness Survival for Beginners 1/5 Ben Lewis’s award-winning thriller returns with a new five-part series. 17:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?	17:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 2: Building Heroes 2/5 The hunt for the kidnapped men begins. 17:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter.	17:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 3: The Art of the Steal 3/5 Five kidnapped men are about to have their worlds turned upside down. 17:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella?	17:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell 4/5 The extremists’ masterplan is starting to reveal itself. 17:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—5. World Narrowing 5/6 Killer plants rampage through countryside.	17:00 Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence 5/5 The clock is ticking down, but what happens when it gets to zero? 17:30 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—6. Strategic Withdrawal 6/6 Hope for Bill and Josella, but there's another obstacle...	17:00 Take It From June Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Centenary Castaways, Dame June Whitfield Actress Dame June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
18:00	18:00 In the Balance—Episode 4 4/6 George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	18:00 King of Bath—Merely Players 2/6 Beau Nash helps a man threatened by a vengeful German Count. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	18:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Les Connections Dangereuses 3/6 The hard-up graduate trio set up a romantic dinner. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.	18:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 3. Hungry 3/6 With his mum at the church, hungry Robert takes action. 18:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2 2/3 A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.	18:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1 1/6 Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town. 18:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, The Chance of a Lifetime 7/8 Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true.		18:00 Poetry Extra—We Sigh for Houses Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers (Omnibus) A collection of Byron Rogers’ travel pieces in search of characters and unlikely heroes.
19:00	19:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume 2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme. 19:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—1. Wardrobe 1/5 Byron Rogers visits the treasure house of a costume store. 19:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—6. Big News 6/10 Bea has big news for her husband, now a missionary on a distant planet.	19:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is There Anyone Out There? 2/4 Sophie's keen on the new lodger, but her Mum's not so sure. 19:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—2. Badlands 2/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of his Wild West heroes in Spain and USA. 19:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap 7/10 From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.	19:00 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Crayfish Require These Drinks 3/4 Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them. 19:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—3. Extras 3/5 Byron Rogers goes in search of those who provide the wallpaper of the movies, the extras. 19:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—8. Crisis Point 8/10 Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues.	19:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. 19:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—4. Hitler's Nephew 4/5 Byron Rogers delves into the strange tale of Hitler’s English nephew. 19:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—9. Strange Dream 9/10 Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter.	19:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 19:30 The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—5. Human Cannonball 5/5 Byron and a witchcraft trial judge, plus a man who gets shot out of a cannon. 19:45 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future 10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care.		19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dan Brown Internationally-acclaimed author Dan Brown chooses tracks by Miguel Ríos and Edvard Grieg. 19:50 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Bea has big news for her husband Peter.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 6 6/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan, Gyles Brandreth 20:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Three's a Crowd 1/6 Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life - unlike his son Adam.	20:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 20:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-kippered 1/6 Pip's exceedingly evil guardian causes school havoc.	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, Ernest Hemingway 5/6 Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. 20:30 Millport—Series 2, The Verdict 6/6 The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland?	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 7, 2014 7/13 Russell Davies tests three contestants on their musical general knowledge. 20:30 HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party 5/6 When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...	20:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 20:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Pregnant Lucy must break the news to her parents.	20:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, A Continental Coach Trip 1/2 8/13 The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 7 7/14 Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases!
21:00	21:00 Downstarts by Elaine Morgan The abrupt departure of his mother impacts the young George Bernard Shaw.	21:00 Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self. 21:45 On Fire for Guy by Michael Carson A dogmatic young Catholic disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night.	21:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 1. Welcome to Phraxos 1/3 Nicholas Urfe is drawn into a world of trickery and illusion.	21:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls 2/3 Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.	21:00 Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 3. End of the Masque 3/3 Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is the game really over?	21:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	21:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 16/09/1960 Ted gets home early, but Kitty has plans for him! 21:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, A Previous Engagement 5/6 Jimmy’s choice of fiancée concerns his colleagues.
22:00	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 4, Yapping about Leicester 5/6 Paul Sinha tests a Leicester audience's knowledge about new words and the people of 2024. 22:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S4, A Monopoly of Violence 4/4 Alexei considers the role of the police force using stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 14, 4. Cambridge 4/6 Mark Steel visits Cambridge and creates a show for the local audience. 22:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Senior staff are off to a conference, leaving Rod in charge. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Amy Matthews 3/3 Esyllt Sears chats once again to the comedian, podcaster and actor Amy Matthews.	22:00 Carbon Lifeforms—Waste Management and Recycling Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Athena Kugblenu to tackle the topic of Waste. 22:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pilot: Cold Turkey with Dan and Nick 1/7 Fish Gordon has only 48 hours to save the aquarium. Surreal comedy.	22:00 Call Jonathan Pie—7. Comedy Pie takes on cancel culture and comedy. Uh oh. 22:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Material 1/4 Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman looks at how millennials view materialism.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 5. Exposure 5/6 Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure. 22:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Letter 2/6 Josh and his wife go for their 20-week scan.	22:00 The World of Simon Rich—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. 22:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 10, Sofie Hagen 5/6 Comedian Sofie Hagen shares tales of dodgy poems, boy and Westlife.	22:00 Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Faye ought to be excited with Edith going on maternity leave - who will get her job? 22:30 Rum Bunch—Clenton 3/4 Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Clare Grogan. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Bridget Christie 1/3 Stephen Bailey speaks to comedian, Bridget Christie.
23:00	23:00 The Naked Week—Series 3, 1. Royal lodges, asylum hotels and witches. 1/6 Randy Royal Lodges, Asylum Hotels, and Which Witch is Which? 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Discoveries 2/6 Satan introduces historian Edith to Adam and Eve, but they're stupid.	23:00 Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Television 2/4 Susan Calman explains why her love of TV makes her happy. 23:30 Bunk Bed—Series 8, Episode 4 4/8 Self-censorship, Irish accents, boyfriends, and lullabies. 23:45 Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Pack 3/4 Start naked and pretend to get dressed - bad luck if the taxi comes early.	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Tatting of the Mastersons 5/6 Family revenge in the Wild West over dodgy dental work. Improvised comedy. 23:30 The Hauntening—Series 2, Viral 3/3 Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story 23:45 Poets' Tree—Episode 4 4/4 Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits plus a tribute to an unheralded genius.	23:00 Date Night—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Character comedy series with Marc Wootton and friends playing couples on date night. 23:30 Hair in the Gate—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The TV arts show is at the opera. Can Camilla find love before the fat lady sings?	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie 3/4 Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 3, Repeat After Three 4/6 A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in.	23:00 Domestic Science—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A heady combination of maths, science and comedy with Festival Of The Spoken Nerd. 23:15 Influencers—Series 1, 3. Glow Up 3/6 Ruth and Carla test a much-sought after home ‘sauna-body-bag’… with a faulty zip. 23:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	23:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 6 6/6 A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller. 23:30 World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 The Red Lion is almost bankrupt, can Dodgy Phil get the punters back?

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