Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 1 - 7 December 2025

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00:00	00:00 Wally K Daly—625Y, 2. Elixir of Life 2/2 Kate's attempt to bring her new gene discovery into the public domain doesn't go to plan. 00:30 Rules of Asylum by James Follett—2. Dinner 2/3 Valery is taken out to dinner by his interrogator, but is all quite what it seems?	00:00 I Was...—Series 3, I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home. 00:30 The Green Children of Woolpit Who were the green children of Woolpit and why are we still fascinated by them?	00:00 A Good Read—Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 00:30 Tunes from the Trash South America Correspondent Wyre Davies visits the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.	00:00 Archive on 4—To Barbra Dame Maureen Lipman celebrates the radical career of Barbra Streisand.	00:00 Great Lives—Sammy Davis Jr Dancer Lionel Blair chooses his friend, Sammy Davis Jr. 00:30 In Search of the Villa Noel Fleuri What was David Dodge's inspiration for To Catch A Thief, filmed by Hitchcock?	00:00 Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives. 00:30 Untouchable How federal agent Eliot Ness stood up to Al Capone during prohibition era Chicago.	00:00 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Trauma sparks a change of heart for a man helping burn banned books.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, Jilly Cooper Writer Jilly Cooper is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 1. The Evidence of the Corpse 1/6 When crime author Harriet Vane finds a body, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—6. Killer Revealed? 6/6 As Mortimer Hive enters the lion's den, can Purbright unravel the wicked web?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 3. Disappearance 3/4 Poirot worries that a woman’s disappearance is linked to the murder.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder? 4/4 Poirot's grey cells must work differently if he's to solve the mystery.	01:00 The Final Twist A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Two poems of social protest Daljit Nagra marks 125 years since the death of Oscar Wilde. 02:30 Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe (Omnibus) The story of Britain’s greatest ever comedy double act - Morecambe & Wise.	02:00 Visiting Julia—If The Truth Be Known 2/6 Will children’s writer Roger be able to cope at home with his wife still in hospital? 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Room at the Bottom 17/20 A shock for Mainwaring sparks an upheaval for the platoon.	02:00 King of Bath—The Clockwork Man 6/6 Can Beau Nash track down a highwayman known as the Avon Avenger? 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny 3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!	02:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.	02:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government 1/8 Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.	02:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5 5/6 As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests. 02:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Brief Encounter 6/8 Bob and Terry discover they share similar tastes in women.	02:30 Letters to Alice by Fay Weldon (Omnibus) Fay Weldon explains the strengths of Jane Austen's novels to her disinterested niece.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Davina McCall TV presenter Davina McCall chooses tracks by Donna Summer and Dan Snaith's Caribou. 03:50 Legacy: Blood in the Mountains by Cath Staincliffe (Omnibus) Two probate researchers battle to locate an heir to a fortune to claim a percentage.	03:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—House Fly and Soprano Pipistrelle Bat 2/3 A house fly and soprano pipistrelle bat reveal the truth about life in an attic. 03:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—1. Feathered Mary Poppins 1/5 A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. 03:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—1. Robbie 1/5 As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.	03:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Shrimp 2/4 Nathan didn't really nail life so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Daniel Rigby. 03:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—2. Games 2/5 Dad reminisces about happy times with his late wife and the crow plays a cruel game. 03:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason 2/5 Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.	03:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 03:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—3. Demons 3/5 Time has passed and Mum is still missed. 03:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—3. Little Lost Robot 3/5 A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL with lethal consequences.	03:00 Ability—Pilot What happens when someone with cerebral palsy moves into his best friend's flat? 03:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—4. Ted Hughes 4/5 Dad meets Ted Hughes and embarrasses himself at a conference. 03:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—4. Liar 4/5 Stevie is summoned to Siberia where a robot can read human minds.	03:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs. 03:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—5. Crow's Promise 5/5 Dad has a romantic encounter and Crow makes good on his promise. 03:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—5. The Evitable Conflict 5/5 Stevie’s meteoric rise sparks a final showdown revealing her secret.	03:30 Short Works—Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love by Emily DeDakis Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely. 03:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Naming Names 2/4 Sir Plympton's unreliable ramblings take us back to the start of the Profumo Affair.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 4 4/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan 04:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, It's Grim Up North 4/6 Adam attends a business conference to network and is determined to leave his dad behind.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 6 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 04:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse 4/6 Pip is heavily in debt, but has he found true love?	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya. 04:30 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt 3/6 Ivan's Aunt has some big plans for him...	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 2, 2014 11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs another semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 Phonsie and Stumpy try to make the most of Muriel's status.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Going Through the Roof 1/6 A rainy day leads to unexpected school drama.	04:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Ring Road 12/13 The dear ladies disagree with a new local road scheme. 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11 11/14 Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
05:00	05:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 07/10/1960 Ted has a close call with a door-to-door caller, but it gives him a devious idea. 05:30 Take It From Here—From 27/01/1955 It's a right pea souper, so will Eth be allowed to stay over with Ron in 'The Glums'?	05:00 Drama on 4—The Christopher Boy’s Communion by David Mamet Catholic Joan will stop at nothing to save the son accused of murder. 05:45 Short Works—The Crongton Soup Kitchen by Alex Wheatle A Christmas story about family, legacies and sibling rivalries.	05:00 The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.	05:00 Drama on 4—Puckoon by Spike Milligan Spike Milligan's madcap Irish border satire starring Ed Byrne and Pauline McLynn.	05:00 Agatha Christie—Endless Night A complex tale of love, deception and comeuppance for an overambitious working lad.	05:00 A Meeting in Seville by Paul Mendelson If we could meet ourselves when we were young, what would we tell ourselves? 05:45 Short Works—Where Joy Gone? by Ingrid Persaud Lani brings food to her mother in the care home.	05:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 1. The Evidence of the Corpse 1/6 When crime author Harriet Vane finds a body, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—6. Killer Revealed? 6/6 As Mortimer Hive enters the lion's den, can Purbright unravel the wicked web?	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 3. Disappearance 3/4 Poirot worries that a woman’s disappearance is linked to the murder.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder? 4/4 Poirot's grey cells must work differently if he's to solve the mystery.	06:00 The Final Twist A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, Terence Stamp Actor Terence Stamp is castaway for the second-time by Sue Lawley. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
07:00	07:00 Visiting Julia—If The Truth Be Known 2/6 Will children’s writer Roger be able to cope at home with his wife still in hospital? 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Room at the Bottom 17/20 A shock for Mainwaring sparks an upheaval for the platoon.	07:00 King of Bath—The Clockwork Man 6/6 Can Beau Nash track down a highwayman known as the Avon Avenger? 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny 3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!	07:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.	07:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government 1/8 Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.	07:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5 5/6 As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests. 07:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Brief Encounter 6/8 Bob and Terry discover they share similar tastes in women.	07:30 Letters to Alice by Fay Weldon (Omnibus) Fay Weldon explains the strengths of Jane Austen's novels to her disinterested niece.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 1/3 Poet Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'. 07:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter (Omnibus) A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one.
08:00	08:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—House Fly and Soprano Pipistrelle Bat 2/3 A house fly and soprano pipistrelle bat reveal the truth about life in an attic. 08:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—1. Feathered Mary Poppins 1/5 A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. 08:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—1. Robbie 1/5 As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.	08:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Shrimp 2/4 Nathan didn't really nail life so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Daniel Rigby. 08:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—2. Games 2/5 Dad reminisces about happy times with his late wife and the crow plays a cruel game. 08:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason 2/5 Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.	08:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 08:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—3. Demons 3/5 Time has passed and Mum is still missed. 08:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—3. Little Lost Robot 3/5 A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL with lethal consequences.	08:00 Ability—Pilot What happens when someone with cerebral palsy moves into his best friend's flat? 08:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—4. Ted Hughes 4/5 Dad meets Ted Hughes and embarrasses himself at a conference. 08:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—4. Liar 4/5 Stevie is summoned to Siberia where a robot can read human minds.	08:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs. 08:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—5. Crow's Promise 5/5 Dad has a romantic encounter and Crow makes good on his promise. 08:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—5. The Evitable Conflict 5/5 Stevie’s meteoric rise sparks a final showdown revealing her secret.	08:30 Short Works—Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love by Emily DeDakis Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely. 08:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Naming Names 2/4 Sir Plympton's unreliable ramblings take us back to the start of the Profumo Affair.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley selects tracks by Glenn Miller and Miriam Makeba. 08:50 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot (Omnibus) As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.
09:00	09:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 3. Seafood Film Club 3/6 Rory Bremner, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn visit The Hull New Theatre. 09:30 I Was a Child Prodigy—Mark Bennet 1/5 Chris Ledgard meets a vicar who was a maths whizz as a child. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Emmanuel (Ahaz King of Judah) Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Grace Thomas.	09:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 2. Tom Cruise Versus The Flappy Geese! 2/7 Find out what Horton really heard. 09:30 I Was a Child Prodigy—Jocelyn Lavin 2/5 Chris Ledgard meets Jocelyn Lavin, who shone academically and musically at primary school. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Adam Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Imogen Ball.	09:00 It's a Fair Cop—Scam Special Cop turned comic Alfie Moore dives into the world of scams. 09:30 I Was a Child Prodigy—Demis Hassabis 3/5 Chris Ledgard meets Demis Hassabis, who was a top chess player as a 12-year-old. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Abraham Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Georgia Clarke.	09:00 Rum Punch—Series 1, 1. Dirty Work 1/4 Marley tries to join a new boxing gym using some unusual methods. 09:30 I Was a Child Prodigy—Jonathan Cocking 4/5 Chris Ledgard meets Jonathan Cocking, who could read Shakespeare at the age of three. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Jacob Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Carter.	09:00 Time of the Week—Series 1, 2. Deepfakes, Vaping, Richard III 2/4 It's Listeners’ Week! Host Chloe Slack surprises a listener. 09:30 I Was a Child Prodigy—David Heigham 5/5 Chris Ledgard learns important lessons for anyone dealing with a gifted child. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Isaiah Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Leslie Griffiths.	09:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Ring Road 12/13 The dear ladies disagree with a new local road scheme. 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11 11/14 Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
10:00	10:00 I Was...—Series 3, I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home. 10:30 The Green Children of Woolpit Who were the green children of Woolpit and why are we still fascinated by them?	10:00 A Good Read—Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 10:30 Tunes from the Trash South America Correspondent Wyre Davies visits the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.	10:00 Archive on 4—To Barbra Dame Maureen Lipman celebrates the radical career of Barbra Streisand.	10:00 Great Lives—Sammy Davis Jr Dancer Lionel Blair chooses his friend, Sammy Davis Jr. 10:30 In Search of the Villa Noel Fleuri What was David Dodge's inspiration for To Catch A Thief, filmed by Hitchcock?	10:00 Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives. 10:30 Untouchable How federal agent Eliot Ness stood up to Al Capone during prohibition era Chicago.	10:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	10:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 14/10/1960 Ted’s worried about household spending. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955 Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 1. The Evidence of the Corpse 1/6 When crime author Harriet Vane finds a body, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—6. Killer Revealed? 6/6 As Mortimer Hive enters the lion's den, can Purbright unravel the wicked web?	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 11:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 11:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 11:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 3. Disappearance 3/4 Poirot worries that a woman’s disappearance is linked to the murder.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 11:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder? 4/4 Poirot's grey cells must work differently if he's to solve the mystery.	11:00 The Final Twist A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, Terence Stamp Actor Terence Stamp is castaway for the second-time by Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
12:00	12:00 Visiting Julia—If The Truth Be Known 2/6 Will children’s writer Roger be able to cope at home with his wife still in hospital? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Room at the Bottom 17/20 A shock for Mainwaring sparks an upheaval for the platoon.	12:00 King of Bath—The Clockwork Man 6/6 Can Beau Nash track down a highwayman known as the Avon Avenger? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny 3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!	12:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government 1/8 Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.	12:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5 5/6 As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests. 12:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Brief Encounter 6/8 Bob and Terry discover they share similar tastes in women.	12:30 Letters to Alice by Fay Weldon (Omnibus) Fay Weldon explains the strengths of Jane Austen's novels to her disinterested niece.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 1/3 Poet Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'. 12:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter (Omnibus) A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one.
13:00	13:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—House Fly and Soprano Pipistrelle Bat 2/3 A house fly and soprano pipistrelle bat reveal the truth about life in an attic. 13:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—1. Feathered Mary Poppins 1/5 A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. 13:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—1. Robbie 1/5 As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.	13:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Shrimp 2/4 Nathan didn't really nail life so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Daniel Rigby. 13:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—2. Games 2/5 Dad reminisces about happy times with his late wife and the crow plays a cruel game. 13:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason 2/5 Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.	13:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 13:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—3. Demons 3/5 Time has passed and Mum is still missed. 13:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—3. Little Lost Robot 3/5 A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL with lethal consequences.	13:00 Ability—Pilot What happens when someone with cerebral palsy moves into his best friend's flat? 13:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—4. Ted Hughes 4/5 Dad meets Ted Hughes and embarrasses himself at a conference. 13:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—4. Liar 4/5 Stevie is summoned to Siberia where a robot can read human minds.	13:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs. 13:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—5. Crow's Promise 5/5 Dad has a romantic encounter and Crow makes good on his promise. 13:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—5. The Evitable Conflict 5/5 Stevie’s meteoric rise sparks a final showdown revealing her secret.	13:30 Short Works—Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love by Emily DeDakis Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely. 13:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Naming Names 2/4 Sir Plympton's unreliable ramblings take us back to the start of the Profumo Affair.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley selects tracks by Glenn Miller and Miriam Makeba. 13:50 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot (Omnibus) As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 4 4/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan 14:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, It's Grim Up North 4/6 Adam attends a business conference to network and is determined to leave his dad behind.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 6 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse 4/6 Pip is heavily in debt, but has he found true love?	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya. 14:30 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt 3/6 Ivan's Aunt has some big plans for him...	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 2, 2014 11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs another semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. 14:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 Phonsie and Stumpy try to make the most of Muriel's status.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 14:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Going Through the Roof 1/6 A rainy day leads to unexpected school drama.	14:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Ring Road 12/13 The dear ladies disagree with a new local road scheme. 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11 11/14 Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
15:00	15:00 Drama on 4—The Christopher Boy’s Communion by David Mamet Catholic Joan will stop at nothing to save the son accused of murder. 15:45 Short Works—The Crongton Soup Kitchen by Alex Wheatle A Christmas story about family, legacies and sibling rivalries.	15:00 The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.	15:00 Drama on 4—Puckoon by Spike Milligan Spike Milligan's madcap Irish border satire starring Ed Byrne and Pauline McLynn.	15:00 Agatha Christie—Endless Night A complex tale of love, deception and comeuppance for an overambitious working lad.	15:00 A Meeting in Seville by Paul Mendelson If we could meet ourselves when we were young, what would we tell ourselves? 15:45 Short Works—Where Joy Gone? by Ingrid Persaud Lani brings food to her mother in the care home.	15:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	15:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 14/10/1960 Ted’s worried about household spending. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955 Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
16:00	16:00 I Was...—Series 3, I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home. 16:30 The Green Children of Woolpit Who were the green children of Woolpit and why are we still fascinated by them?	16:00 A Good Read—Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 16:30 Tunes from the Trash South America Correspondent Wyre Davies visits the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.	16:00 Archive on 4—To Barbra Dame Maureen Lipman celebrates the radical career of Barbra Streisand.	16:00 Great Lives—Sammy Davis Jr Dancer Lionel Blair chooses his friend, Sammy Davis Jr. 16:30 In Search of the Villa Noel Fleuri What was David Dodge's inspiration for To Catch A Thief, filmed by Hitchcock?	16:00 Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives. 16:30 Untouchable How federal agent Eliot Ness stood up to Al Capone during prohibition era Chicago.	16:00 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Trauma sparks a change of heart for a man helping burn banned books.	16:00 The Bottle Imp by RL Stevenson Keawe buys a bottle promising love, fame and money - but hits a drawback. 16:30 Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions 3/3 How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth?
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 1. The Evidence of the Corpse 1/6 When crime author Harriet Vane finds a body, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates. 17:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—6. Killer Revealed? 6/6 As Mortimer Hive enters the lion's den, can Purbright unravel the wicked web?	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 17:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 17:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 17:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 3. Disappearance 3/4 Poirot worries that a woman’s disappearance is linked to the murder.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 17:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder? 4/4 Poirot's grey cells must work differently if he's to solve the mystery.	17:00 The Final Twist A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, Terence Stamp Actor Terence Stamp is castaway for the second-time by Sue Lawley. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
18:00	18:00 Visiting Julia—If The Truth Be Known 2/6 Will children’s writer Roger be able to cope at home with his wife still in hospital? 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Room at the Bottom 17/20 A shock for Mainwaring sparks an upheaval for the platoon.	18:00 King of Bath—The Clockwork Man 6/6 Can Beau Nash track down a highwayman known as the Avon Avenger? 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny 3/17 The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!	18:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.	18:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government 1/8 Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.	18:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5 5/6 As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests. 18:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Brief Encounter 6/8 Bob and Terry discover they share similar tastes in women.	18:30 Letters to Alice by Fay Weldon (Omnibus) Fay Weldon explains the strengths of Jane Austen's novels to her disinterested niece.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 1/3 Poet Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'. 18:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter (Omnibus) A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one.
19:00	19:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—House Fly and Soprano Pipistrelle Bat 2/3 A house fly and soprano pipistrelle bat reveal the truth about life in an attic. 19:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—1. Feathered Mary Poppins 1/5 A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. 19:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—1. Robbie 1/5 As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.	19:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Shrimp 2/4 Nathan didn't really nail life so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Daniel Rigby. 19:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—2. Games 2/5 Dad reminisces about happy times with his late wife and the crow plays a cruel game. 19:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason 2/5 Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.	19:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 19:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—3. Demons 3/5 Time has passed and Mum is still missed. 19:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—3. Little Lost Robot 3/5 A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL with lethal consequences.	19:00 Ability—Pilot What happens when someone with cerebral palsy moves into his best friend's flat? 19:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—4. Ted Hughes 4/5 Dad meets Ted Hughes and embarrasses himself at a conference. 19:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—4. Liar 4/5 Stevie is summoned to Siberia where a robot can read human minds.	19:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs. 19:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—5. Crow's Promise 5/5 Dad has a romantic encounter and Crow makes good on his promise. 19:45 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—5. The Evitable Conflict 5/5 Stevie’s meteoric rise sparks a final showdown revealing her secret.	19:30 Short Works—Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love by Emily DeDakis Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely. 19:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Naming Names 2/4 Sir Plympton's unreliable ramblings take us back to the start of the Profumo Affair.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley selects tracks by Glenn Miller and Miriam Makeba. 19:50 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot (Omnibus) As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 4 4/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan 20:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, It's Grim Up North 4/6 Adam attends a business conference to network and is determined to leave his dad behind.	20:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 6 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 20:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse 4/6 Pip is heavily in debt, but has he found true love?	20:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya. 20:30 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt 3/6 Ivan's Aunt has some big plans for him...	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 2, 2014 11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs another semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. 20:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 Phonsie and Stumpy try to make the most of Muriel's status.	20:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 20:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Going Through the Roof 1/6 A rainy day leads to unexpected school drama.	20:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Ring Road 12/13 The dear ladies disagree with a new local road scheme. 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11 11/14 Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
21:00	21:00 Drama on 4—The Christopher Boy’s Communion by David Mamet Catholic Joan will stop at nothing to save the son accused of murder. 21:45 Short Works—The Crongton Soup Kitchen by Alex Wheatle A Christmas story about family, legacies and sibling rivalries.	21:00 The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.	21:00 Drama on 4—Puckoon by Spike Milligan Spike Milligan's madcap Irish border satire starring Ed Byrne and Pauline McLynn.	21:00 Agatha Christie—Endless Night A complex tale of love, deception and comeuppance for an overambitious working lad.	21:00 A Meeting in Seville by Paul Mendelson If we could meet ourselves when we were young, what would we tell ourselves? 21:45 Short Works—Where Joy Gone? by Ingrid Persaud Lani brings food to her mother in the care home.	21:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	21:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 14/10/1960 Ted’s worried about household spending. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955 Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 3. Seafood Film Club 3/6 Rory Bremner, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn visit The Hull New Theatre. 22:30 The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.	22:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 2. Tom Cruise Versus The Flappy Geese! 2/7 Find out what Horton really heard. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Bhangraman must save the world, plus the downside of keeping a cow as a family pet. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Joe Kent-Walters 2/3 Tonight, Iain Lee picks up his chat with Joe Kent-Walters.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Scam Special Cop turned comic Alfie Moore dives into the world of scams. 22:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Jelly Stinger 6/7 Salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.	22:00 Rum Punch—Series 1, 1. Dirty Work 1/4 Marley tries to join a new boxing gym using some unusual methods. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Gelbetia 1/6 Missing for years, Brian has plenty of bizarre adventures to share... 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Joe Kent-Walters 3/3 Tonight, Iain Lee wraps up his conversation with Joe Kent-Walters.	22:00 Time of the Week—Series 1, 2. Deepfakes, Vaping, Richard III 2/4 It's Listeners’ Week! Host Chloe Slack surprises a listener. 22:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan 6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.	22:00 Bearded Ladies—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Catching a burglar, a big nose shocker and a frank discussion about sexual partners. 22:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman 3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home 4/6 Can couples counselling help the social worker and her boyfriend? 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holiday 4/6 Writer Nick is jetting off, but his geraniums don't want him to go.
23:00	23:00 The Naked Week—Series 3, A Budget, A Bombshell, and a Bedtime Story. 5/6 A Budget, a Bombshell, and a Bedtime Story. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Ginger 6/6 Satan resolves Edith's murder, while she is astonished by certain humans.	23:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Ethical Filing 2/4 Bridget Christie takes her activism to a whole new level. Well, sort of. 23:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Exploration and Death 2/4 Paul Sinha looks at the heroic field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths.	23:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3 3/6 Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, Spies 4/6 An evil genius and superspy who are John Candy fans; the truth behind laser eye surgery.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker 3/6 Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love. 23:30 Small Scenes—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 The cosmetic benefits of old men's legs and a witness protection conference.	23:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read 3/4 Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read. 23:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 The band in Tom's head disrupts a funeral as he ends up on stage.	23:00 Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—The Food Industry 1/4 Probing into lazy assumptions about threats to society, starting with the food industry. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 5, Robert Llewellyn interviews Dave Gorman 1/6 The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.	23:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th 4/4 Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot 23:30 Ectoplasm—The Case of the Missing Lost Soul 2/4 A countess begs for help to skip eternity as a Barry Manilow fan.

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