Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 February 2026

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00:00	00:00 Scramble by Martin Kiszko—1. Banned 1/3 With music banned in a totalitarian Britain, a battle ensues between good and evil. 00:30 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5 5/6 Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth.	00:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 2/4 Paul Gambaccini examines the first post-war winner to sweep five major Academy Awards. 00:30 The Brixmis Story The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.	00:00 A Good Read—Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry Natalie Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 00:30 Clocking On Professor Emma Griffin explores how British workers became tied to the clock.	00:00 Archive on 4—Tobacco and Me How much has the tobacco industry changed over the last 50 years? Peter Taylor reports	00:00 Great Lives—Sarah Bernhardt Jenny Eclair chooses one of the first acting superstars, Sarah Bernhardt. 00:30 The Human at Play Farrah Jarral asks who gets to play in our society.	00:00 Soul Music—Days How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives. 00:30 The Last Picture Show John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery for the closure of two exhibitions	00:00 Torchwood—4. The Dead Line 4/4 You'll wish you're on hold with this eerie tale of telephonic terror! 00:45 Having a Wonderful Time by JG Ballard An extended Las Palmas holiday - at someone else’s expense - seems ideal.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again 6/8 Murder on a lonely island, as Paul Temple spots a clue pointing to Paris. 01:30 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust 7/8 Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 8. A Party of Four 8/8 Paul Temple gathers together the key players in the musical mystery. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	01:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—1. Fake 1/7 The Kremlin, 1966. The Tsar's Icon is a fake. The original must be found. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	01:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises 2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	01:00 Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Our Souls So Knit Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring Caroline Bird. 02:30 Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain (Omnibus) How a shepherd’s son changed the world with his revolutionary engineering.	02:00 In the Chair—Episode 5 5/6 A Jobcentre murder makes hack George Cragge more uncertain of New Labour. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	02:00 Oh Mother!—The Burglary Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money? 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe? 11/17 Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.	02:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Rain 3/4 David is terrified of the landlord. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	02:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, And Pigs Can Fry 1/6 The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Stars Brenda Blethyn. 02:30 Give Or Take—6. Besieged! 6/8 Sam and Annabel are besieged for the full story of their pools win.	02:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction 1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings? 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	02:30 Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus) The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jason Donovan Actor Jason Donovan chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Talk Talk. 03:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Will the mystery stalker finally be unmasked?	03:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden. 03:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—1. Miss Marple 1/5 David goes missing and Mummy retires to her bedroom, so Miss Marple is needed. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email 1/10 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.	03:00 Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven 1/4 A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake. 03:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre 2/5 Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show 2/10 Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.	03:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 03:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—3. Laurie 3/5 One day, the man called Laurie returned, to take Mum and the family out to dinner. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 3. Visit 3/10 Irene is determined to play a starring role in Vera's TV show.	03:00 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations. 03:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—4. Audrey 4/5 All doctors have 'expert opinions', according to Agatha Christie. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 4. Notes 4/10 'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.	03:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 03:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood 5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals 5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.	03:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long? 2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.
04:00		04:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 04:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 With his parallel universes collided, why is Robin being nice?	04:00 Hidden Treasures—Petworth House 3/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 04:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House 6/6 Patrick and Stella find their dream house. Will the children scupper moving?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 3, 5. Samuel Beckett 5/6 The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Lame Ducks 2/6 How can Alison avoid a courtship display? Stars Miriam Margolyes.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 04:30 HR—Series 2, Surfing 4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?	04:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose 1/6 How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show. 04:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It 4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?	04:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright 1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies. 04:30 The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
05:00	05:00 Stilgoe's Around—Royal Agricultural Show, Stoneleigh All things about the Countryside from the Royal Show, Stoneleigh. With Kathryn Tickell. 05:30 Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955 The Glums grapple with a crossword and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.	05:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Daddy 1/4 Precious Ramotswe takes on her first case and a new secretary. 05:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Andria's Story 1/3 Can Andria's new bed symbolise her future with an enigmatic Russian pianist?	05:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone 2/4 Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy. 05:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story 2/3 After pianist Boris's bitter break-up, can Chiara better understand him?	05:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Maid 3/4 Precious Ramotswe faces a scheming maid and an American has gone missing... 05:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Chiara's Story 3/3 Battle-scarred from her Russian relationships, can creativity bring Chiara salvation?	05:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, Tears Of The Giraffe 4/4 Precious continues to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Curtin's son. 05:45 Short Works—The Language of Flowers by Elaine Chiew Willow and Geoff can’t read each other’s signals.	05:00 Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.	05:00 Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles. 05:30 Great Lives—Vivien Leigh Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again 6/8 Murder on a lonely island, as Paul Temple spots a clue pointing to Paris. 06:30 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust 7/8 Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 8. A Party of Four 8/8 Paul Temple gathers together the key players in the musical mystery. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	06:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—1. Fake 1/7 The Kremlin, 1966. The Tsar's Icon is a fake. The original must be found. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	06:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises 2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	06:00 Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir David Frost Sir David Frost is castaway for a third time by Sue Lawley. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
07:00	07:00 In the Chair—Episode 5 5/6 A Jobcentre murder makes hack George Cragge more uncertain of New Labour. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	07:00 Oh Mother!—The Burglary Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money? 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe? 11/17 Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.	07:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Rain 3/4 David is terrified of the landlord. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	07:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, And Pigs Can Fry 1/6 The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Stars Brenda Blethyn. 07:30 Give Or Take—6. Besieged! 6/8 Sam and Annabel are besieged for the full story of their pools win.	07:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction 1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings? 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	07:30 Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus) The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.	07:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Not in Love Poems Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC poetry archive to mark St Valentine's Day. 07:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley (Omnibus) Sally Bayley recalls how a strange home life made her bond with characters from books.
08:00	08:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden. 08:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—1. Miss Marple 1/5 David goes missing and Mummy retires to her bedroom, so Miss Marple is needed. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email 1/10 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.	08:00 Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven 1/4 A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake. 08:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre 2/5 Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show 2/10 Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.	08:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 08:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—3. Laurie 3/5 One day, the man called Laurie returned, to take Mum and the family out to dinner. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 3. Visit 3/10 Irene is determined to play a starring role in Vera's TV show.	08:00 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations. 08:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—4. Audrey 4/5 All doctors have 'expert opinions', according to Agatha Christie. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 4. Notes 4/10 'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.	08:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 08:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood 5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals 5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.	08:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long? 2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.	08:40 Last of the Red Hot Mamas Funny, rude and popular, Sophie Tucker was an early 20th century American recording star. 08:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of comic vitriol.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 32, 6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 09:30 Centurions—Buster Keaton: The General A celebration of the work of silent film star Buster Keaton 09:45 Daily Service—Candlemas: Consecrated to God Worship and music with Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion.	09:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 3. 'The Irish Comedian Throws His Chair Across the Room' 3/6 Difficult sound cues enrage confused comics. 09:30 Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Ghosts 1/4 Einstein's wife Mileva, the Curie power couple and a charlatan. 09:45 Daily Service—Candlemas - God's Promise Fulfilled Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Grace Thomas	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 4. Why Am I So Unfashionable? 4/4 Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about trousers, Nazis, gloop and Bach. 09:30 Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Muses 2/4 Helen looks at the role of the Muse, including Elizabeth Siddal and Dora Maar. 09:45 Daily Service—Candlemas - A sword will pierce your soul Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Becky Silver	09:00 What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Series 3, 4. The Truth Is, She Never Left You 4/4 Ashley's mum's surreal send-off evokes Evita while her dad flees, on a popstar pilgrimage. 09:30 Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Thanks for Typing 3/4 Helen looks at Sonya Tolstaya and Vera Nabokov: great wives and great typists. 09:45 Daily Service—Candlemas: Looking forward Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Littledale	09:00 Dan Does Dating—Series 1, 3. Chloe 3/4 Could Dan be compatible with someone much posher than him? 09:30 Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Out of the Shadows 4/4 Helen looks at the myth of the solitary genius and finds out about Alma Mahler. 09:45 Daily Service—Candlemas – full of grace and wisdom A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and hymns.	09:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright 1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies. 09:30 The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
10:00	10:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 2/4 Paul Gambaccini examines the first post-war winner to sweep five major Academy Awards. 10:30 The Brixmis Story The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.	10:00 A Good Read—Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry Natalie Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 10:30 Clocking On Professor Emma Griffin explores how British workers became tied to the clock.	10:00 Archive on 4—Tobacco and Me How much has the tobacco industry changed over the last 50 years? Peter Taylor reports	10:00 Great Lives—Sarah Bernhardt Jenny Eclair chooses one of the first acting superstars, Sarah Bernhardt. 10:30 The Human at Play Farrah Jarral asks who gets to play in our society.	10:00 Soul Music—Days How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives. 10:30 The Last Picture Show John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery for the closure of two exhibitions	10:00 Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles. 10:30 Great Lives—Vivien Leigh Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.	10:00 Stilgoe's Around—Whitehall Theatre Music and sketches on the thespian life from the Whitehall Theatre. With Belinda Lang. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 28/04/1955 Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle?
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again 6/8 Murder on a lonely island, as Paul Temple spots a clue pointing to Paris. 11:30 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death.	11:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust 7/8 Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub. 11:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	11:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 8. A Party of Four 8/8 Paul Temple gathers together the key players in the musical mystery. 11:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	11:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—1. Fake 1/7 The Kremlin, 1966. The Tsar's Icon is a fake. The original must be found. 11:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	11:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises 2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon. 11:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	11:00 Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir David Frost Sir David Frost is castaway for a third time by Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
12:00	12:00 In the Chair—Episode 5 5/6 A Jobcentre murder makes hack George Cragge more uncertain of New Labour. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	12:00 Oh Mother!—The Burglary Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe? 11/17 Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.	12:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Rain 3/4 David is terrified of the landlord. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	12:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, And Pigs Can Fry 1/6 The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Stars Brenda Blethyn. 12:30 Give Or Take—6. Besieged! 6/8 Sam and Annabel are besieged for the full story of their pools win.	12:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction 1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings? 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	12:30 Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus) The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Not in Love Poems Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC poetry archive to mark St Valentine's Day. 12:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley (Omnibus) Sally Bayley recalls how a strange home life made her bond with characters from books.
13:00	13:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden. 13:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—1. Miss Marple 1/5 David goes missing and Mummy retires to her bedroom, so Miss Marple is needed. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email 1/10 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.	13:00 Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven 1/4 A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake. 13:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre 2/5 Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show 2/10 Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.	13:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 13:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—3. Laurie 3/5 One day, the man called Laurie returned, to take Mum and the family out to dinner. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 3. Visit 3/10 Irene is determined to play a starring role in Vera's TV show.	13:00 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations. 13:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—4. Audrey 4/5 All doctors have 'expert opinions', according to Agatha Christie. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 4. Notes 4/10 'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.	13:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 13:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood 5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals 5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.	13:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long? 2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.	13:40 Last of the Red Hot Mamas Funny, rude and popular, Sophie Tucker was an early 20th century American recording star. 13:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of comic vitriol.
14:00	14:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 14:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 With his parallel universes collided, why is Robin being nice?	14:00 Hidden Treasures—Petworth House 3/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 14:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House 6/6 Patrick and Stella find their dream house. Will the children scupper moving?	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 3, 5. Samuel Beckett 5/6 The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton. 14:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Lame Ducks 2/6 How can Alison avoid a courtship display? Stars Miriam Margolyes.	14:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 14:30 HR—Series 2, Surfing 4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?	14:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose 1/6 How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show. 14:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It 4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?	14:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright 1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies. 14:30 The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
15:00	15:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Daddy 1/4 Precious Ramotswe takes on her first case and a new secretary. 15:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Andria's Story 1/3 Can Andria's new bed symbolise her future with an enigmatic Russian pianist?	15:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone 2/4 Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy. 15:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story 2/3 After pianist Boris's bitter break-up, can Chiara better understand him?	15:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Maid 3/4 Precious Ramotswe faces a scheming maid and an American has gone missing... 15:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Chiara's Story 3/3 Battle-scarred from her Russian relationships, can creativity bring Chiara salvation?	15:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, Tears Of The Giraffe 4/4 Precious continues to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Curtin's son. 15:45 Short Works—The Language of Flowers by Elaine Chiew Willow and Geoff can’t read each other’s signals.	15:00 Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.	15:00 Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles. 15:30 Great Lives—Vivien Leigh Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.	15:00 Stilgoe's Around—Whitehall Theatre Music and sketches on the thespian life from the Whitehall Theatre. With Belinda Lang. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 28/04/1955 Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle?
16:00	16:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 2/4 Paul Gambaccini examines the first post-war winner to sweep five major Academy Awards. 16:30 The Brixmis Story The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.	16:00 A Good Read—Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry Natalie Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 16:30 Clocking On Professor Emma Griffin explores how British workers became tied to the clock.	16:00 Archive on 4—Tobacco and Me How much has the tobacco industry changed over the last 50 years? Peter Taylor reports	16:00 Great Lives—Sarah Bernhardt Jenny Eclair chooses one of the first acting superstars, Sarah Bernhardt. 16:30 The Human at Play Farrah Jarral asks who gets to play in our society.	16:00 Soul Music—Days How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives. 16:30 The Last Picture Show John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery for the closure of two exhibitions	16:00 Torchwood—4. The Dead Line 4/4 You'll wish you're on hold with this eerie tale of telephonic terror! 16:45 Having a Wonderful Time by JG Ballard An extended Las Palmas holiday - at someone else’s expense - seems ideal.	16:00 Scramble by Martin Kiszko—2. Uncomfortable Truths 2/3 Mel discovers some uncomfortable truths about herself and her past. 16:30 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 6 6/6 Is Shazir the real enemy? Can Arcos and his hero friends escape the Palace of Memory?
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again 6/8 Murder on a lonely island, as Paul Temple spots a clue pointing to Paris. 17:30 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death.	17:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust 7/8 Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub. 17:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	17:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 8. A Party of Four 8/8 Paul Temple gathers together the key players in the musical mystery. 17:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	17:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—1. Fake 1/7 The Kremlin, 1966. The Tsar's Icon is a fake. The original must be found. 17:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	17:00 A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises 2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon. 17:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	17:00 Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir David Frost Sir David Frost is castaway for a third time by Sue Lawley. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
18:00	18:00 In the Chair—Episode 5 5/6 A Jobcentre murder makes hack George Cragge more uncertain of New Labour. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	18:00 Oh Mother!—The Burglary Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money? 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe? 11/17 Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.	18:00 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Rain 3/4 David is terrified of the landlord. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	18:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, And Pigs Can Fry 1/6 The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Stars Brenda Blethyn. 18:30 Give Or Take—6. Besieged! 6/8 Sam and Annabel are besieged for the full story of their pools win.	18:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction 1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings? 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	18:30 Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus) The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.	18:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Not in Love Poems Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC poetry archive to mark St Valentine's Day. 18:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley (Omnibus) Sally Bayley recalls how a strange home life made her bond with characters from books.
19:00	19:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden. 19:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—1. Miss Marple 1/5 David goes missing and Mummy retires to her bedroom, so Miss Marple is needed. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email 1/10 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.	19:00 Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven 1/4 A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake. 19:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre 2/5 Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show 2/10 Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.	19:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 19:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—3. Laurie 3/5 One day, the man called Laurie returned, to take Mum and the family out to dinner. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 3. Visit 3/10 Irene is determined to play a starring role in Vera's TV show.	19:00 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations. 19:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—4. Audrey 4/5 All doctors have 'expert opinions', according to Agatha Christie. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 4. Notes 4/10 'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.	19:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 19:30 Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood 5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals 5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.	19:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long? 2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.	19:40 Last of the Red Hot Mamas Funny, rude and popular, Sophie Tucker was an early 20th century American recording star. 19:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of comic vitriol.
20:00	20:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 20:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 With his parallel universes collided, why is Robin being nice?	20:00 Hidden Treasures—Petworth House 3/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 20:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House 6/6 Patrick and Stella find their dream house. Will the children scupper moving?	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 3, 5. Samuel Beckett 5/6 The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton. 20:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Lame Ducks 2/6 How can Alison avoid a courtship display? Stars Miriam Margolyes.	20:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 20:30 HR—Series 2, Surfing 4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?	20:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose 1/6 How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show. 20:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It 4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?	20:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright 1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies. 20:30 The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
21:00	21:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Daddy 1/4 Precious Ramotswe takes on her first case and a new secretary. 21:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Andria's Story 1/3 Can Andria's new bed symbolise her future with an enigmatic Russian pianist?	21:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone 2/4 Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy. 21:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story 2/3 After pianist Boris's bitter break-up, can Chiara better understand him?	21:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Maid 3/4 Precious Ramotswe faces a scheming maid and an American has gone missing... 21:45 I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Chiara's Story 3/3 Battle-scarred from her Russian relationships, can creativity bring Chiara salvation?	21:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, Tears Of The Giraffe 4/4 Precious continues to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Curtin's son. 21:45 Short Works—The Language of Flowers by Elaine Chiew Willow and Geoff can’t read each other’s signals.	21:00 Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.	21:00 Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles. 21:30 Great Lives—Vivien Leigh Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.	21:00 Stilgoe's Around—Whitehall Theatre Music and sketches on the thespian life from the Whitehall Theatre. With Belinda Lang. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 28/04/1955 Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle?
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 32, 6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 22:30 Weak at the Top—Series 1, Trout Farm 4/4 John Weak's comment on a leaving card gives HR a hot flush.	22:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 3. 'The Irish Comedian Throws His Chair Across the Room' 3/6 Difficult sound cues enrage confused comics. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 A new interpretation of classic song 'Fifty Ways to Leave Your Mother'. Stars Nina Wadia. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Hannah Byczkowski 3/3 Esyllt Sears chats once more to stand-up comedian and Traitors star Hannah Byczkowski..	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 4. Why Am I So Unfashionable? 4/4 Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about trousers, Nazis, gloop and Bach. 22:30 A World of Dowie—2. Lust 2/4 John Dowie's band play in Edinburgh where he falls madly in lust.	22:00 What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Series 3, 4. The Truth Is, She Never Left You 4/4 Ashley's mum's surreal send-off evokes Evita while her dad flees, on a popstar pilgrimage. 22:30 Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased) 3/4 Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	22:00 Dan Does Dating—Series 1, 3. Chloe 3/4 Could Dan be compatible with someone much posher than him? 22:30 Four Sleepless Knights—3. Sir Geoffrey 3/4 Geoff and Liz are on a dream holiday, but she can't sleep due to his snoring. 22:45 Life With Lederer—Series 1, 3. Relationships 3/5 Helen Lederer decides she needs a man in her life.	22:00 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter. 22:30 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Hastings, Vee, McCabe and Delaney 1/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay introduces top comedy talent.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 3, We Need To Talk About Brian 4/6 Set to move house - bossy Clare makes a disturbing discovery. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Visitors 2/6 Nick gets two visitors and it seems love is in the air. Or is it a hangover?
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 119, 4. By-elections, hello defections 4/8 Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Holly Walsh join Andy for some News Quizzing. 23:30 Nigel and Earl Sort Out the World—20/08/1992 The surreal duo sets about solving the globe's topical problems. Stars Andrew Livingstone.	23:00 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman 2/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman. 23:30 Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality 2/4 The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.	23:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1 1/6 A Christmas Day Zoom and attending a funeral as a five-year-old. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 15, 4. The Jaws of Andy Burnham 4/5 Rylan takes Keir Starmer dating naked, and we open the jaws of Andy Burnham. 23:45 Holland's Shorts—Episode 4 4/6 Dominic Holland’s thoughts on caravans, arcade games and the perils of the kidney bean	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster 1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at the world of technology. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 6 6/6 Satan is ready to risk God's wrath by returning baby Patrick to Earth.	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1 1/6 The improvised family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. 23:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Comic revelations about hats, tents and disturbing tales from Beatrix Potter.	23:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Problems with a Package 2/4 Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom soon regrets persuading them to go exploring. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 4, The Breakfast Show 4/8 The breakfast show team embark on their first TV simulcast!	23:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Dinner Party 3/6 Damien and Anthony invite friends round for one of their 'famous' dinner parties. 23:30 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 7 7/8 John Hegley makes a spectacle of himself in Barnet with visionary poems and songs. 23:45 Bunk Bed—Series 9, Episode 7 7/8 Bed-bound wit, philosophy and story telling from Patrick Marber and Peter Curran.

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