Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 March 2026

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00:00	00:00 The Coma by Alex Garland—1. Attacked 1/5 A young man is attacked on a train late one night and knocked unconscious. 00:30 The Slide—2. Down Came a Blackbird 2/7 As wildlife dies en masse, more oozing mud threatens Redlow.	00:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash 3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society. 00:30 In Search of the Singing Postman DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.	00:00 A Good Read—Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books. 00:30 Texting Andy Warhol Are words on a gallery wall art or literature? Bidisha looks at text in art.	00:00 Archive on 4—Richard Rogers, Catalyst Tom Dyckhoff looks back through the archive at the life and work of Richard Rogers.	00:00 Great Lives—Russell Grant on Ivor Novello Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello. 00:30 The Ballad of Stooky Bill Kirsty Wark meets ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill, TV pioneer. With Alistair McGowan.	00:00 Soul Music—Ghost Town Stories of what this iconic song by two-tone band The Specials means to different people. 00:30 Rock Transition Laura Snapes explores how musicians have defied gender boundaries to create art and music	00:00 The State of the Art by Iain M Banks A spaceship arrives on Earth and finds a planet obsessed with alien concepts like 'money'. 00:45 The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid?
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Louis Theroux Filmmaker Louis Theroux is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.	01:00 Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice 6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth? 01:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace 1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 1. The Murderous Marriage 1/6 The Cotswold sleuth is set to wed Colonel James Lacey. But... 01:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—2. Rival 2/3 Failed poet Dennis Barlow has a love rival for Aimee’s affections.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick 2/6 Gifts must be returned and Agatha must clear herself of murder. 01:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery 3/3 Aimee is horrified at discovering where Dennis works...	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist 3/6 The furious sleuth pursues James but stumbles on a new murder. 01:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 1. The Mysteries of Married Life 1/6 Marital bliss is short-lived for honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster 4/6 Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder. 01:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure.	01:00 Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh 1928. London. The decadent exploits of the Bright Young Things socialites.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The Black Chair Daljit Nagra marks St David's Day with another selection from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 During the Great Depression, Betty leaves her husband and returns to Seattle.	02:00 Home Again—Enter The Airship 3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on? 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn 10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.	02:00 Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Space Race 2/8 What goes up in the glasnost era must come down... 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap.	02:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3 3/5 Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a cover-up. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode.	02:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Retreat 5/6 Father Benedict is not impressed when the Pattersons get a dog. 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'.	02:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 5. Kamikaze Weekend 5/6 Isobel’s weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her for a little favour... 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.	02:30 Night Terrors by Alice Vernon (Omnibus) Alice Vernon probes the darkest part of sleeping. Read by Emily Raymond.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Paul Bettany Actor Paul Bettany chooses tracks by The Jam and Damon Albarn 03:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus) Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.	03:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady 2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors. 03:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times 6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend 1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.	03:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton 1/6 In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity. 03:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—7. Making Ends Meet 7/10 Betty struggles to keep up with her loan payments. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 2. Hospital 2/5 Both Vera and Irene end up in hospital, but their explanations don't quite match.	03:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side 3/6 Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday. 03:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job 8/10 Mary gets Mother a radio job and Betty must work with Dorita. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming 3/5 There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.	03:00 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Belfast to Londonderry 4/5 Alexei Sayle travels from Belfast to Londonderry, talking to strangers on his train. 03:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—9. The Office Party 9/10 Betty resolves never to go to another office party. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 4. Surprise 4/5 A surprise discovery about her "friend" Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action.	03:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Bolognese Cutlets 4/4 Lightly seasoned bedsitter romcom inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's 1960s cookery classic. 03:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—10. A Reluctant Writer 10/10 Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. 03:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 5. Revenge 5/5 A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty.	03:45 The Fosdyke Saga—1. New Horizons 'One more mouth to feed! That settles it. We're going.' The Fosdyke family's tripe saga.
04:00		04:00 Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon. 04:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Robin's parallel universes spark two Arthur Smiths!	04:00 Hidden Treasures—Parham House 7/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 04:30 Says on the Tin—Chowder 4/6 The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Eddie Izzard, Miranda Lowe and Dr Roopa Farooki. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Speaking in Tongues 6/6 The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident...	04:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death 5/6 Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid tackle a radio DJ's death. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions 2/6 Muriel decides an apparition may boost religion's appeal.	04:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 5. The Old Man & The Fishfinger 5/6 Fishfinger versus cupcake - the ultimate challenge. Panel game about online reviews. 04:30 A Short Gentleman—Episode 4 4/4 Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.	04:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—4. Jack Brymer 4/6 Renowned clarinettist Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London.
05:00	05:00 Al Read Classics—18/04/1976 Unexpected guests and noisy neighbours. Al Read - man of many voices. 05:30 Take It From Here—From 12/05/1955 Can Eth get all she wants on her wedding present list?	05:00 Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—1. Survival 1/2 1942: A British aircrew ditch over occupied wartime France....	05:00 Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—2. Escape 2/2 Wounded British airman, John Franklin is fit and keen to escape France....	05:00 Drama on 4—A Short Ride to Dusseldorf by Janice Okoh Alison can make £3,000 - by flying off to marry a stranger. 05:45 Short Works—Fixed Point by Eley Williams An original short story about working as a living statue.	05:00 Drama on 4—Solo Behind The Iron Curtain by Tracy Spottiswoode Actor Robert Vaughn is filming in Czechoslovakia when Russian tanks roll in... 05:45 The Lambton Worm by Kevin Crossley-Holland Child Lambton decides to go fishing instead of to church...	05:00 Drama on 4—The Last of England by Neil McKay A darkly comic drama set on an overnight ferry to Santander. Stars Gary Lewis.	05:00 Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony Celebrating the incredible careers of the song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway.
06:00	06:00 Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice 6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth? 06:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace 1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 1. The Murderous Marriage 1/6 The Cotswold sleuth is set to wed Colonel James Lacey. But... 06:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—2. Rival 2/3 Failed poet Dennis Barlow has a love rival for Aimee’s affections.	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick 2/6 Gifts must be returned and Agatha must clear herself of murder. 06:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery 3/3 Aimee is horrified at discovering where Dennis works...	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist 3/6 The furious sleuth pursues James but stumbles on a new murder. 06:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 1. The Mysteries of Married Life 1/6 Marital bliss is short-lived for honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife.	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster 4/6 Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder. 06:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure.	06:00 Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh 1928. London. The decadent exploits of the Bright Young Things socialites.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 3, Dustin Hoffman Film actor Dustin Hoffman is castaway by Kirsty Young. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
07:00	07:00 Home Again—Enter The Airship 3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on? 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn 10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Space Race 2/8 What goes up in the glasnost era must come down... 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap.	07:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3 3/5 Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a cover-up. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode.	07:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Retreat 5/6 Father Benedict is not impressed when the Pattersons get a dog. 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'.	07:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 5. Kamikaze Weekend 5/6 Isobel’s weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her for a little favour... 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.	07:30 Night Terrors by Alice Vernon (Omnibus) Alice Vernon probes the darkest part of sleeping. Read by Emily Raymond.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Hardy Daljit Nagra selects a highlight, this time from the BBC's World Service poetry archive. 07:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 During the Great Depression, Betty and her sisters have to find cheap ways to have fun.
08:00	08:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady 2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors. 08:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times 6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend 1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.	08:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton 1/6 In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity. 08:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—7. Making Ends Meet 7/10 Betty struggles to keep up with her loan payments. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 2. Hospital 2/5 Both Vera and Irene end up in hospital, but their explanations don't quite match.	08:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side 3/6 Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday. 08:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job 8/10 Mary gets Mother a radio job and Betty must work with Dorita. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming 3/5 There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.	08:00 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Belfast to Londonderry 4/5 Alexei Sayle travels from Belfast to Londonderry, talking to strangers on his train. 08:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—9. The Office Party 9/10 Betty resolves never to go to another office party. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 4. Surprise 4/5 A surprise discovery about her "friend" Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action.	08:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Bolognese Cutlets 4/4 Lightly seasoned bedsitter romcom inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's 1960s cookery classic. 08:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—10. A Reluctant Writer 10/10 Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. 08:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 5. Revenge 5/5 A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty.	08:45 The Fosdyke Saga—1. New Horizons 'One more mouth to feed! That settles it. We're going.' The Fosdyke family's tripe saga.	08:40 Witness History—Paul Robeson and the transatlantic phone line In 1957, Paul Robeson used a new undersea phone line to perform a transatlantic concert. 08:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus) Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 96, 4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms? 4/6 Paul Merton offers his take on how to get out of jury duty. 09:30 How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—1. Society Timandra Harkness explores the best ways to disagree with others - constructively. 09:45 Daily Service—Salt of the earth Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Claire Campbell Smith	09:00 Wing It—Series 1, 1. The Cow Who Flew Through the Moon 1/4 Cariad Lloyd and Steen Raskopoulos improvise for Alasdair Beckett-King in Wing It. 09:30 How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—2. Interests How to constructively disagree in the workplace and with neighbours. 09:45 Daily Service—Salt of the earth - Living distinctively Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S2 E1: Do Horses Drink Guinness? Neil Delamere, Stuart McPherson, Anna Thomas and Neil Delamere join Angela Barnes. 09:30 How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—3. Science How to constructively disagree over science and factual disputes 09:45 Daily Service—Salt of the earth - When the salt loses its taste Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Kirsty Thorpe	09:00 The Shuttleworths—Series 6, Rusty's Party 1/2 John Shuttleworth is preparing to go to a party when he gets some news... 09:30 How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—4. Morals How to constructively disagree over competing moral visions 09:45 Daily Service—Salt of the earth - Seasoned with salt Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Laura Darrall	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual Mike Bubbins - in Cuban heels and a Ford Cortina - whisks us back to the 70s. 09:30 How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—5. Preferences How to constructively disagree over personal preferences. 09:45 Daily Service—Salt of the Earth - Do not conform Christian worship and music with Neil Glover, Minister of Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire	09:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—4. Jack Brymer 4/6 Renowned clarinettist Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London.
10:00	10:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash 3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society. 10:30 In Search of the Singing Postman DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.	10:00 A Good Read—Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books. 10:30 Texting Andy Warhol Are words on a gallery wall art or literature? Bidisha looks at text in art.	10:00 Archive on 4—Richard Rogers, Catalyst Tom Dyckhoff looks back through the archive at the life and work of Richard Rogers.	10:00 Great Lives—Russell Grant on Ivor Novello Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello. 10:30 The Ballad of Stooky Bill Kirsty Wark meets ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill, TV pioneer. With Alistair McGowan.	10:00 Soul Music—Ghost Town Stories of what this iconic song by two-tone band The Specials means to different people. 10:30 Rock Transition Laura Snapes explores how musicians have defied gender boundaries to create art and music	10:00 Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony Celebrating the incredible careers of the song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway.	10:00 Al Read Classics—11/04/1976 Removal men struggles and the frustrations of golf. Al Read - man of many voices. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955 Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
11:00	11:00 Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice 6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth? 11:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace 1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 1. The Murderous Marriage 1/6 The Cotswold sleuth is set to wed Colonel James Lacey. But... 11:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—2. Rival 2/3 Failed poet Dennis Barlow has a love rival for Aimee’s affections.	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick 2/6 Gifts must be returned and Agatha must clear herself of murder. 11:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery 3/3 Aimee is horrified at discovering where Dennis works...	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist 3/6 The furious sleuth pursues James but stumbles on a new murder. 11:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 1. The Mysteries of Married Life 1/6 Marital bliss is short-lived for honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife.	11:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster 4/6 Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder. 11:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure.	11:00 Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh 1928. London. The decadent exploits of the Bright Young Things socialites.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 3, Dustin Hoffman Film actor Dustin Hoffman is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
12:00	12:00 Home Again—Enter The Airship 3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn 10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Space Race 2/8 What goes up in the glasnost era must come down... 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap.	12:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3 3/5 Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a cover-up. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode.	12:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Retreat 5/6 Father Benedict is not impressed when the Pattersons get a dog. 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'.	12:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 5. Kamikaze Weekend 5/6 Isobel’s weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her for a little favour... 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.	12:30 Night Terrors by Alice Vernon (Omnibus) Alice Vernon probes the darkest part of sleeping. Read by Emily Raymond.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Hardy Daljit Nagra selects a highlight, this time from the BBC's World Service poetry archive. 12:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 During the Great Depression, Betty and her sisters have to find cheap ways to have fun.
13:00	13:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady 2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors. 13:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times 6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend 1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.	13:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton 1/6 In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity. 13:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—7. Making Ends Meet 7/10 Betty struggles to keep up with her loan payments. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 2. Hospital 2/5 Both Vera and Irene end up in hospital, but their explanations don't quite match.	13:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side 3/6 Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday. 13:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job 8/10 Mary gets Mother a radio job and Betty must work with Dorita. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming 3/5 There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.	13:00 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Belfast to Londonderry 4/5 Alexei Sayle travels from Belfast to Londonderry, talking to strangers on his train. 13:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—9. The Office Party 9/10 Betty resolves never to go to another office party. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 4. Surprise 4/5 A surprise discovery about her "friend" Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action.	13:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Bolognese Cutlets 4/4 Lightly seasoned bedsitter romcom inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's 1960s cookery classic. 13:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—10. A Reluctant Writer 10/10 Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. 13:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 5. Revenge 5/5 A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty.	13:45 The Fosdyke Saga—1. New Horizons 'One more mouth to feed! That settles it. We're going.' The Fosdyke family's tripe saga.	13:40 Witness History—Paul Robeson and the transatlantic phone line In 1957, Paul Robeson used a new undersea phone line to perform a transatlantic concert. 13:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus) Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve.
14:00	14:00 Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon. 14:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Robin's parallel universes spark two Arthur Smiths!	14:00 Hidden Treasures—Parham House 7/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 14:30 Says on the Tin—Chowder 4/6 The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate.	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Eddie Izzard, Miranda Lowe and Dr Roopa Farooki. 14:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Speaking in Tongues 6/6 The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident...	14:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death 5/6 Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid tackle a radio DJ's death. 14:30 Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions 2/6 Muriel decides an apparition may boost religion's appeal.	14:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 5. The Old Man & The Fishfinger 5/6 Fishfinger versus cupcake - the ultimate challenge. Panel game about online reviews. 14:30 A Short Gentleman—Episode 4 4/4 Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.	14:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—4. Jack Brymer 4/6 Renowned clarinettist Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London.
15:00	15:00 Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—1. Survival 1/2 1942: A British aircrew ditch over occupied wartime France....	15:00 Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—2. Escape 2/2 Wounded British airman, John Franklin is fit and keen to escape France....	15:00 Drama on 4—A Short Ride to Dusseldorf by Janice Okoh Alison can make £3,000 - by flying off to marry a stranger. 15:45 Short Works—Fixed Point by Eley Williams An original short story about working as a living statue.	15:00 Drama on 4—Solo Behind The Iron Curtain by Tracy Spottiswoode Actor Robert Vaughn is filming in Czechoslovakia when Russian tanks roll in... 15:45 The Lambton Worm by Kevin Crossley-Holland Child Lambton decides to go fishing instead of to church...	15:00 Drama on 4—The Last of England by Neil McKay A darkly comic drama set on an overnight ferry to Santander. Stars Gary Lewis.	15:00 Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony Celebrating the incredible careers of the song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway.	15:00 Al Read Classics—11/04/1976 Removal men struggles and the frustrations of golf. Al Read - man of many voices. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955 Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
16:00	16:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash 3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society. 16:30 In Search of the Singing Postman DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.	16:00 A Good Read—Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books. 16:30 Texting Andy Warhol Are words on a gallery wall art or literature? Bidisha looks at text in art.	16:00 Archive on 4—Richard Rogers, Catalyst Tom Dyckhoff looks back through the archive at the life and work of Richard Rogers.	16:00 Great Lives—Russell Grant on Ivor Novello Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello. 16:30 The Ballad of Stooky Bill Kirsty Wark meets ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill, TV pioneer. With Alistair McGowan.	16:00 Soul Music—Ghost Town Stories of what this iconic song by two-tone band The Specials means to different people. 16:30 Rock Transition Laura Snapes explores how musicians have defied gender boundaries to create art and music	16:00 The State of the Art by Iain M Banks A spaceship arrives on Earth and finds a planet obsessed with alien concepts like 'money'. 16:45 The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid?	16:00 The Coma by Alex Garland—2. Blackouts 2/5 Carl fears the attack has caused brain damage, as he keeps having blackouts. 16:30 The Slide—3. Analysis 3/7 Analysis of the mud has disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming evident.
17:00	17:00 Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice 6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth? 17:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace 1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 1. The Murderous Marriage 1/6 The Cotswold sleuth is set to wed Colonel James Lacey. But... 17:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—2. Rival 2/3 Failed poet Dennis Barlow has a love rival for Aimee’s affections.	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick 2/6 Gifts must be returned and Agatha must clear herself of murder. 17:30 The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery 3/3 Aimee is horrified at discovering where Dennis works...	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist 3/6 The furious sleuth pursues James but stumbles on a new murder. 17:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 1. The Mysteries of Married Life 1/6 Marital bliss is short-lived for honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife.	17:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster 4/6 Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder. 17:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure.	17:00 Putting You Through, Caller Shaun Ley explores the old-fashioned world of telephone operators.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 3, Dustin Hoffman Film actor Dustin Hoffman is castaway by Kirsty Young. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
18:00	18:00 Home Again—Enter The Airship 3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on? 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn 10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.	18:00 Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Space Race 2/8 What goes up in the glasnost era must come down... 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap.	18:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3 3/5 Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a cover-up. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode.	18:00 A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Retreat 5/6 Father Benedict is not impressed when the Pattersons get a dog. 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'.	18:00 My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 5. Kamikaze Weekend 5/6 Isobel’s weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her for a little favour... 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.		18:00 Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Hardy Daljit Nagra selects a highlight, this time from the BBC's World Service poetry archive. 18:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 During the Great Depression, Betty and her sisters have to find cheap ways to have fun.
19:00	19:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady 2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors. 19:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times 6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend 1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.	19:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton 1/6 In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity. 19:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—7. Making Ends Meet 7/10 Betty struggles to keep up with her loan payments. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 2. Hospital 2/5 Both Vera and Irene end up in hospital, but their explanations don't quite match.	19:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side 3/6 Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday. 19:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job 8/10 Mary gets Mother a radio job and Betty must work with Dorita. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming 3/5 There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.	19:00 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Belfast to Londonderry 4/5 Alexei Sayle travels from Belfast to Londonderry, talking to strangers on his train. 19:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—9. The Office Party 9/10 Betty resolves never to go to another office party. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 4. Surprise 4/5 A surprise discovery about her "friend" Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action.	19:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Bolognese Cutlets 4/4 Lightly seasoned bedsitter romcom inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's 1960s cookery classic. 19:30 Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—10. A Reluctant Writer 10/10 Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. 19:45 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 5. Revenge 5/5 A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty.		19:40 Witness History—Paul Robeson and the transatlantic phone line In 1957, Paul Robeson used a new undersea phone line to perform a transatlantic concert. 19:50 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus) Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve.
20:00	20:00 Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon. 20:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Robin's parallel universes spark two Arthur Smiths!	20:00 Hidden Treasures—Parham House 7/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 20:30 Says on the Tin—Chowder 4/6 The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate.	20:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Eddie Izzard, Miranda Lowe and Dr Roopa Farooki. 20:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Speaking in Tongues 6/6 The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident...	20:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death 5/6 Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid tackle a radio DJ's death. 20:30 Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions 2/6 Muriel decides an apparition may boost religion's appeal.	20:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 5. The Old Man & The Fishfinger 5/6 Fishfinger versus cupcake - the ultimate challenge. Panel game about online reviews. 20:30 A Short Gentleman—Episode 4 4/4 Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.	20:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—4. Jack Brymer 4/6 Renowned clarinettist Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London.
21:00	21:00 Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—1. Survival 1/2 1942: A British aircrew ditch over occupied wartime France....	21:00 Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—2. Escape 2/2 Wounded British airman, John Franklin is fit and keen to escape France....	21:00 Drama on 4—A Short Ride to Dusseldorf by Janice Okoh Alison can make £3,000 - by flying off to marry a stranger. 21:45 Short Works—Fixed Point by Eley Williams An original short story about working as a living statue.	21:00 Drama on 4—Solo Behind The Iron Curtain by Tracy Spottiswoode Actor Robert Vaughn is filming in Czechoslovakia when Russian tanks roll in... 21:45 The Lambton Worm by Kevin Crossley-Holland Child Lambton decides to go fishing instead of to church...	21:00 Drama on 4—The Last of England by Neil McKay A darkly comic drama set on an overnight ferry to Santander. Stars Gary Lewis.	21:00 Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony Celebrating the incredible careers of the song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway.	21:00 Al Read Classics—11/04/1976 Removal men struggles and the frustrations of golf. Al Read - man of many voices. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955 Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 96, 4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms? 4/6 Paul Merton offers his take on how to get out of jury duty. 22:30 The Routemasters—4. Wolfie and Beetie 4/4 Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie makes an important discovery. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Gregor Fisher 1/3 Stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu chats to Scottish actor Gregor Fisher.	22:00 Wing It—Series 1, 1. The Cow Who Flew Through the Moon 1/4 Cariad Lloyd and Steen Raskopoulos improvise for Alasdair Beckett-King in Wing It. 22:30 John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, Clare Grogan 2/4 John Shuttleworth invites Clare Grogan to sing one of his songs. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Gregor Fisher 2/3 Stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu chats again to Scottish actor Gregor Fisher.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S2 E1: Do Horses Drink Guinness? Neil Delamere, Stuart McPherson, Anna Thomas and Neil Delamere join Angela Barnes. 22:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A hard decision gets harder. Starring Geoffrey Palmer. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Gregor Fisher 3/3 Stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu chats again to Scottish actor Gregor Fisher.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Randy Feltface, 3. Air 3/4 Randy Feltface blows hot and hotter. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Gravinia and Plumpf 3/6 Brian relives his adventures in a land where the military are revered above everything.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Eddie Kadi and Friends, Leroy Brito, Emmanuel Sonubi and Annette Fagon 1/2 Highlights from 1Xtra's Comedy Gala showcasing some of the UK's top black comedians. 22:30 Unnatural Acts—Series 1, A Death in the Family 2/6 A séance sparks some surprises! Starring Jeremy Hardy.	22:00 Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—March and April 2/6 Elton John and George Michael both have new compositions to try out. 22:30 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Brimson and Waugh 5/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay with more top comedy talent.	22:00 Mitch Benn Is the 37th Beatle Mitch explores his comedy connections to the story of the Beatles. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, The Promised Land 5/6 As the writer gets a Hollywood break, his geraniums are terrorised.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 119, 8. Flight risks and fly-tips 8/8 Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy for the last episode of this series. 23:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 1, To Infinity and Beyond 4/6 Star Trek fans beam in for a sci-fi convention.	23:00 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Paul Sinha looks at some unheralded gay figures from history. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Rebecca Front interviews Chris Addison 2/6 The comedy actress and her Thick of It co-star meet in the tag-team talk show.	23:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 5 5/6 Following the life of Newt, with a 1990 funeral and a Christmas dinner. 23:30 Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Liam is torn between the laddish drinking societies and artsy intelligentsia of Cambridge.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Cariad Lloyd and Gwyneth Herbert 5/6 Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings. 23:30 The Pin—Series 3, Christmas 4/4 It's Alex and Ben's Christmas special - in the height of summer.	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Pain of the Mastersons 5/6 The family find bohemian inspiration... 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, Thomas Paine 4/4 The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist.	23:00 The Dream Factory—Daydream Believer Joz Norris is now a dream delivery boy. It's his first day in the office. He's useless. 23:30 The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 A wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure magazines.	23:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series. 23:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Arthur Smith 2/6 Marcus Brigstocke tries to tempt Arthur Smith to ventures new.

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