Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 14 - 20 September 2026

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00:00	00:00 Weird Tales—Series 1, Bleeder by Ed Hime 3/4 A trainee surgeon is badly haunted by a fatal car crash. 00:30 The Price of Fear—The Ninth Removal Vincent Price's unnerving tale of a secretary's murderous revenge.	00:00 Sounds Natural—Flora Robson Dame Flora Robson shares her love of wildlife with Derek Jones. 00:30 Women in Stitches: The Making of the Bayeux Tapestry Who stitched the Bayeux Tapestry? Abigail Youngman looks for clues in the margins.	00:00 A Good Read—Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Jason Watkins, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Harriett Gilbert talk good books. 00:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	00:00 Archive on 4—Knock Knock: 200 Years of Sound Effects Crash! bang! wallop! Composer Sarah Angliss celebrates the power of sound effects.	00:00 Great Lives—William Lever, Lord Leverhulme, founder of Unilever The mighty soap manufacturer, William Lever, chosen by the boss of Iceland 00:30 And Then There Were Nun A glimpse into the cloistered world of religious communities.	00:00 Soul Music—Series 14, Dvorak's New World Symphony 1/5 Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony. 00:30 Land Of The Rising Sums Alex Bellos visits Japan to discover why Asian cultures seem so much better at maths.	00:00 The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—4. The Fifth Dimension 4/4 Margarita is Queen of the Spring Moon Ball. But will it save her beloved Master?
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Danny Dyer Actor Danny Dyer is castaway by Lauren Laverne.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 01:30 Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre 3/6 Can Nico really be a murderer?	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 01:30 Death Speaks Another Language—4. Dressed to Kill 4/6 Buller and his contacts seem omnipresent but Nico’s allies are undaunted.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 01:30 Death Speaks Another Language—5. Ring After Nine 5/6 The Bensons and Karen have delved too deeply.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 01:30 Death Speaks Another Language—6. Crisis Situation 6/6 The real identity of the sinister drug dealer ‘Buller’ is finally revealed.	01:00 Whodunnits—Tom Stoppard - The Real Inspector Hound Two theatre critics at a farcical murder mystery face an unusual evening.	01:00 A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams A story of catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality. Stars Anne-Marie Duff.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Poet Fred D'Aguiar Daljit Nagra selects poet Fred D'Aguiar with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 The 9/11 Letters (Omnibus) Reflections on 9/11 ten years on, by five internationally acclaimed writers.	02:00 Chambers—Series 1, QC at Any Cost 1/5 John Fuller-Carp is hell-bent on becoming a QC... 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Recruit 18/26 With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest.	02:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well. 02:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 2 6/6 Britain, 1941. The dried prune bomb is a failure! What now?	02:00 Men of Intelligence—4. Dopey's People 4/6 Who is up to retrieving microfilm from a double-agent? 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance...	02:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency? 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way 8/15 Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?	02:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, No Special Treatment 6/8 After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages. 02:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 9 9/20 Kenneth Horne's monstrous spoof of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' - and 'Hornerama' on sport.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Noah Wyle ER actor Noah Wyle chooses Rickie Lee Jones and Sergei Prokofiev. 03:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert looks back on that summer that changed his life. Read by Kevin Whately.	03:00 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 Disaster strikes, so old lovers must confront their younger replacements. 03:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—1. Haulbowline - Slieve Gullion 1/5 On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the UK's border with Ireland. 03:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—1. Bosham 1/5 An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Stars Christopher Eccleston.	03:00 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Book 1/4 Self-absorbed Charlotte perseveres as a charity befriender to the irascible Lillian. 03:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—2. Mile Hill - The Dorsey 2/5 Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets the farmers. 03:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—2. Normandy 2/5 Harold is captured when he arrives in France...	03:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'This is such a good game!' 5/6 Chris McCausland asks his comedy panellists to guess the emotions of dogs. 03:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass 3/5 The author risks life and limb on County Fermanagh's narrow roads. 03:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—3. The Oath and Edward's Death 3/5 The death of King Edward is set to spark dramatic consequences...	03:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Bower Bird 2/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a bower bird! 03:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland 4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. 03:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—4. The Coronation and the Comet 4/5 A King's funeral and the coronation of a King...	03:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of de Beauvoir 2/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Simone de Beauvoir. 03:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry 5/5 At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry. 03:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—5. The Building of Boats 5/5 The Normans' fleet of ships prepares to set sail...	03:00 Artworks—Roleplay, Blanche DuBois Actors who have played the part of Blanche DuBois tell their stories. With Cate Blanchett. 03:30 Short Works—A Night in Limehouse by Elaine Chiew 1896. Wu Lien Teh arrives in London from Penang. 03:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—The Happiest Days of Your Life 3/6 After a big win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to boarding school.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, India 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal and Cyrus Broacha 04:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The sports agent tries to prove that people deserve a second chance.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Miles Jupp tests Shaun Keaveny, Tom Wrigglesworth and Emma Freud. 04:30 Life in London—An End to Life in London 6/6 Pierce must now adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, Samuel Johnson 2/5 James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb, Joanne Harris. 04:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	04:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale. 04:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters 1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.	04:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough. 04:30 Spending My Inheritance—Where There's a Will 3/6 Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—The War with the Isle of Wight The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. 04:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner 12/13 Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
05:00	05:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—Tilly 4/6 Confusion reigns when an unexpected VIP turns up at the Ladies' Guild! 05:30 Take It From Here—From 17/01/1956 Meet San Quentin prison's least successful escapee, and will Eth dump Ron in The Glums?	05:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Aristide Bruant 4/4 The socialist club owner questions his success. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 05:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, Great Uncle Crow 2/3 A young boy's eccentric relative has a fondness for moorhen eggs, cress and 'neck oil'.	05:00 Drama on 4—The Iceman Goeth by Steve Jacobi Docudrama about Ian Holm, set during a production of The Iceman Cometh 05:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, Loss of Pride 3/3 Uncle Silas tells his tale of the womanising shoemaker and the baked potato.	05:00 Bar Mitzvah Boy by Jack Rosenthal Is 13-year-old Eliot Green ready to become a man in the Jewish faith?	05:00 Drama on 4—Needle by Christina Balit Creating the Bayeux Tapestry is a bitter task for the women of Canterbury.... 05:45 Short Works—Kicha and the Unicorn by Hanan Issa A widow deals with grief in an extraordinary way.	05:00 Drama on 4—Bayeux by Abigail Youngman Ex-Queen Edith fights to save her skin and create a masterpiece of PR and embroidery. 05:45 Short Works—Hearing Aids by Roddy Doyle Misunderstandings and miscommunications on a car journey in Dublin.	05:00 Conversation Extra—Conversations With Artists - Beryl Cook Artist Beryl Cook talks about painting while running a seaside boarding house. 05:45 The Essay—Letters to Artists, Dear Frida Kahlo Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 06:30 Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre 3/6 Can Nico really be a murderer?	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 06:30 Death Speaks Another Language—4. Dressed to Kill 4/6 Buller and his contacts seem omnipresent but Nico’s allies are undaunted.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 06:30 Death Speaks Another Language—5. Ring After Nine 5/6 The Bensons and Karen have delved too deeply.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 06:30 Death Speaks Another Language—6. Crisis Situation 6/6 The real identity of the sinister drug dealer ‘Buller’ is finally revealed.	06:00 Whodunnits—Tom Stoppard - The Real Inspector Hound Two theatre critics at a farcical murder mystery face an unusual evening.	06:00 A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams A story of catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality. Stars Anne-Marie Duff.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kathy Burke - Extended Edition 4 Extra's extended edition. Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
07:00	07:00 Chambers—Series 1, QC at Any Cost 1/5 John Fuller-Carp is hell-bent on becoming a QC... 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Recruit 18/26 With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest.	07:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well. 07:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 2 6/6 Britain, 1941. The dried prune bomb is a failure! What now?	07:00 Men of Intelligence—4. Dopey's People 4/6 Who is up to retrieving microfilm from a double-agent? 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance...	07:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency? 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way 8/15 Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, No Special Treatment 6/8 After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages. 07:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 9 9/20 Kenneth Horne's monstrous spoof of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' - and 'Hornerama' on sport.		07:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - A Celebration of the Autumn Equinox Daljit Nagra marks the autumn equinox with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 The Rule of the Land by Garrett Carr (Omnibus) On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.
08:00	08:00 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 Disaster strikes, so old lovers must confront their younger replacements. 08:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—1. Haulbowline - Slieve Gullion 1/5 On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the UK's border with Ireland. 08:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—1. Bosham 1/5 An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Stars Christopher Eccleston.	08:00 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Book 1/4 Self-absorbed Charlotte perseveres as a charity befriender to the irascible Lillian. 08:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—2. Mile Hill - The Dorsey 2/5 Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets the farmers. 08:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—2. Normandy 2/5 Harold is captured when he arrives in France...	08:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'This is such a good game!' 5/6 Chris McCausland asks his comedy panellists to guess the emotions of dogs. 08:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass 3/5 The author risks life and limb on County Fermanagh's narrow roads. 08:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—3. The Oath and Edward's Death 3/5 The death of King Edward is set to spark dramatic consequences...	08:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Bower Bird 2/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a bower bird! 08:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland 4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. 08:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—4. The Coronation and the Comet 4/5 A King's funeral and the coronation of a King...	08:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of de Beauvoir 2/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Simone de Beauvoir. 08:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry 5/5 At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry. 08:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—5. The Building of Boats 5/5 The Normans' fleet of ships prepares to set sail...	08:00 Artworks—Roleplay, Blanche DuBois Actors who have played the part of Blanche DuBois tell their stories. With Cate Blanchett. 08:30 Short Works—A Night in Limehouse by Elaine Chiew 1896. Wu Lien Teh arrives in London from Penang. 08:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—The Happiest Days of Your Life 3/6 After a big win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to boarding school.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—James McAvoy Actor James McAvoy chooses tracks by Rod Stewart and Mary Anne Paterson. 08:50 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young (Omnibus) Harold arrives in Bosham in the oral dramatisation starring Christopher Eccleston.
09:00	09:00 Unspeakable—Series 4, 2. Something for Everyone 2/6 Highs, sighs and throwing people under buses. 09:30 Herbs: Pure and Simple—Series 1, Hedgerow Harvest 1/5 Herb farmer Jekka McVicar explores the forgotten and magical world of herbs. 09:45 Daily Service—Justice - Holy Cross Day Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev. Catherine De Souza.	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E5: New Words and Old People 5/6 Paul tests his Belfast audience on new words, and people born in 1926. 09:30 Herbs: Pure and Simple—Series 1, Herbs for Pleasure 2/5 Can herbs make us feel great and look beautiful? 09:45 Daily Service—Justice - Harmony Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Grace Thomas.	09:00 Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Series 2, Crossfit 1/4 Stand-up series about big strong women who do 'unladylike' sports. 09:30 Herbs: Pure and Simple—Series 1, The Mint Family 3/5 An exploration of the mint family. 09:45 Daily Service—Justice - Security Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Father Paschal Uche.	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Omid Djalili: Namaste, 1. Short, Fat, Kebab Shop Owner's Son 1/4 Omid Djalili explores identity, stereotypes and first impressions. 09:30 Herbs: Pure and Simple—Series 1, The Daisy Family 4/5 Herb farmer Jekka McVicar explores the world of the daisy family. 09:45 Daily Service—Justice - Humility Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sharon Grenham Thompson.	09:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 2. Josh Jones and Jen Brister 2/8 Laura Smyth hears about bust-ups, biker jackets and some iconic culinary decisions. 09:30 Herbs: Pure and Simple—Series 1, The Carrot Family 5/5 Herb farmer Jekka McVicar explores the world of the carrot family. 09:45 Daily Service—Justice - Mercy Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Jay Hulme.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—The War with the Isle of Wight The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. 09:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner 12/13 Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
10:00	10:00 Sounds Natural—Flora Robson Dame Flora Robson shares her love of wildlife with Derek Jones. 10:30 Women in Stitches: The Making of the Bayeux Tapestry Who stitched the Bayeux Tapestry? Abigail Youngman looks for clues in the margins.	10:00 A Good Read—Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Jason Watkins, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Harriett Gilbert talk good books. 10:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	10:00 Archive on 4—Knock Knock: 200 Years of Sound Effects Crash! bang! wallop! Composer Sarah Angliss celebrates the power of sound effects.	10:00 Great Lives—William Lever, Lord Leverhulme, founder of Unilever The mighty soap manufacturer, William Lever, chosen by the boss of Iceland 10:30 And Then There Were Nun A glimpse into the cloistered world of religious communities.	10:00 Soul Music—Series 14, Dvorak's New World Symphony 1/5 Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony. 10:30 Land Of The Rising Sums Alex Bellos visits Japan to discover why Asian cultures seem so much better at maths.	10:00 Conversation Extra—Conversations With Artists - Beryl Cook Artist Beryl Cook talks about painting while running a seaside boarding house. 10:45 The Essay—Letters to Artists, Dear Frida Kahlo Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.	10:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show 6/6 Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 24/01/1956 Jim woos June with brass band music, and Eth's mum wants her to dump Ron.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 11:30 Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre 3/6 Can Nico really be a murderer?	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 11:30 Death Speaks Another Language—4. Dressed to Kill 4/6 Buller and his contacts seem omnipresent but Nico’s allies are undaunted.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 11:30 Death Speaks Another Language—5. Ring After Nine 5/6 The Bensons and Karen have delved too deeply.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 11:30 Death Speaks Another Language—6. Crisis Situation 6/6 The real identity of the sinister drug dealer ‘Buller’ is finally revealed.	11:00 Whodunnits—Tom Stoppard - The Real Inspector Hound Two theatre critics at a farcical murder mystery face an unusual evening.	11:00 A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams A story of catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality. Stars Anne-Marie Duff.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kathy Burke - Extended Edition 4 Extra's extended edition. Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
12:00	12:00 Chambers—Series 1, QC at Any Cost 1/5 John Fuller-Carp is hell-bent on becoming a QC... 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Recruit 18/26 With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest.	12:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well. 12:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 2 6/6 Britain, 1941. The dried prune bomb is a failure! What now?	12:00 Men of Intelligence—4. Dopey's People 4/6 Who is up to retrieving microfilm from a double-agent? 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance...	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency? 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way 8/15 Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, No Special Treatment 6/8 After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 9 9/20 Kenneth Horne's monstrous spoof of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' - and 'Hornerama' on sport.		12:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - A Celebration of the Autumn Equinox Daljit Nagra marks the autumn equinox with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 The Rule of the Land by Garrett Carr (Omnibus) On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.
13:00	13:00 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 Disaster strikes, so old lovers must confront their younger replacements. 13:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—1. Haulbowline - Slieve Gullion 1/5 On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the UK's border with Ireland. 13:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—1. Bosham 1/5 An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Stars Christopher Eccleston.	13:00 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Book 1/4 Self-absorbed Charlotte perseveres as a charity befriender to the irascible Lillian. 13:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—2. Mile Hill - The Dorsey 2/5 Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets the farmers. 13:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—2. Normandy 2/5 Harold is captured when he arrives in France...	13:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'This is such a good game!' 5/6 Chris McCausland asks his comedy panellists to guess the emotions of dogs. 13:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass 3/5 The author risks life and limb on County Fermanagh's narrow roads. 13:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—3. The Oath and Edward's Death 3/5 The death of King Edward is set to spark dramatic consequences...	13:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Bower Bird 2/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a bower bird! 13:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland 4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. 13:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—4. The Coronation and the Comet 4/5 A King's funeral and the coronation of a King...	13:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of de Beauvoir 2/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Simone de Beauvoir. 13:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry 5/5 At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry. 13:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—5. The Building of Boats 5/5 The Normans' fleet of ships prepares to set sail...	13:00 Artworks—Roleplay, Blanche DuBois Actors who have played the part of Blanche DuBois tell their stories. With Cate Blanchett. 13:30 Short Works—A Night in Limehouse by Elaine Chiew 1896. Wu Lien Teh arrives in London from Penang. 13:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—The Happiest Days of Your Life 3/6 After a big win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to boarding school.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—James McAvoy Actor James McAvoy chooses tracks by Rod Stewart and Mary Anne Paterson. 13:50 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young (Omnibus) Harold arrives in Bosham in the oral dramatisation starring Christopher Eccleston.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, India 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal and Cyrus Broacha 14:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The sports agent tries to prove that people deserve a second chance.	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Miles Jupp tests Shaun Keaveny, Tom Wrigglesworth and Emma Freud. 14:30 On air Life in London—An End to Life in London 6/6 Pierce must now adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, Samuel Johnson 2/5 James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb, Joanne Harris. 14:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	14:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale. 14:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters 1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.	14:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough. 14:30 Spending My Inheritance—Where There's a Will 3/6 Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—The War with the Isle of Wight The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. 14:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner 12/13 Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
15:00	15:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Aristide Bruant 4/4 The socialist club owner questions his success. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 15:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, Great Uncle Crow 2/3 A young boy's eccentric relative has a fondness for moorhen eggs, cress and 'neck oil'.	15:00 Drama on 4—The Iceman Goeth by Steve Jacobi Docudrama about Ian Holm, set during a production of The Iceman Cometh 15:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, Loss of Pride 3/3 Uncle Silas tells his tale of the womanising shoemaker and the baked potato.	15:00 Bar Mitzvah Boy by Jack Rosenthal Is 13-year-old Eliot Green ready to become a man in the Jewish faith?	15:00 Drama on 4—Needle by Christina Balit Creating the Bayeux Tapestry is a bitter task for the women of Canterbury.... 15:45 Short Works—Kicha and the Unicorn by Hanan Issa A widow deals with grief in an extraordinary way.	15:00 Drama on 4—Bayeux by Abigail Youngman Ex-Queen Edith fights to save her skin and create a masterpiece of PR and embroidery. 15:45 Short Works—Hearing Aids by Roddy Doyle Misunderstandings and miscommunications on a car journey in Dublin.	15:00 Conversation Extra—Conversations With Artists - Beryl Cook Artist Beryl Cook talks about painting while running a seaside boarding house. 15:45 The Essay—Letters to Artists, Dear Frida Kahlo Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.	15:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show 6/6 Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 24/01/1956 Jim woos June with brass band music, and Eth's mum wants her to dump Ron.
16:00	16:00 Sounds Natural—Flora Robson Dame Flora Robson shares her love of wildlife with Derek Jones. 16:30 Women in Stitches: The Making of the Bayeux Tapestry Who stitched the Bayeux Tapestry? Abigail Youngman looks for clues in the margins.	16:00 A Good Read—Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Jason Watkins, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Harriett Gilbert talk good books. 16:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	16:00 Archive on 4—Knock Knock: 200 Years of Sound Effects Crash! bang! wallop! Composer Sarah Angliss celebrates the power of sound effects.	16:00 Great Lives—William Lever, Lord Leverhulme, founder of Unilever The mighty soap manufacturer, William Lever, chosen by the boss of Iceland 16:30 And Then There Were Nun A glimpse into the cloistered world of religious communities.	16:00 Soul Music—Series 14, Dvorak's New World Symphony 1/5 Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony. 16:30 Land Of The Rising Sums Alex Bellos visits Japan to discover why Asian cultures seem so much better at maths.	16:00 The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—4. The Fifth Dimension 4/4 Margarita is Queen of the Spring Moon Ball. But will it save her beloved Master?	16:00 Weird Tales—Series 1, The Fly by Lynn Ferguson 4/4 A lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a Californian lady. 16:30 The Price of Fear—An Eye for an Eye Even horror legend Vincent Price can't face the meal that is placed before him.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 17:30 Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre 3/6 Can Nico really be a murderer?	17:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 17:30 Death Speaks Another Language—4. Dressed to Kill 4/6 Buller and his contacts seem omnipresent but Nico’s allies are undaunted.	17:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 17:30 Death Speaks Another Language—5. Ring After Nine 5/6 The Bensons and Karen have delved too deeply.	17:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 17:30 Death Speaks Another Language—6. Crisis Situation 6/6 The real identity of the sinister drug dealer ‘Buller’ is finally revealed.	17:00 Whodunnits—Tom Stoppard - The Real Inspector Hound Two theatre critics at a farcical murder mystery face an unusual evening.	17:00 A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams A story of catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality. Stars Anne-Marie Duff.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kathy Burke - Extended Edition 4 Extra's extended edition. Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
18:00	18:00 Chambers—Series 1, QC at Any Cost 1/5 John Fuller-Carp is hell-bent on becoming a QC... 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Recruit 18/26 With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest.	18:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well. 18:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 2 6/6 Britain, 1941. The dried prune bomb is a failure! What now?	18:00 Men of Intelligence—4. Dopey's People 4/6 Who is up to retrieving microfilm from a double-agent? 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance...	18:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency? 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way 8/15 Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?	18:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, No Special Treatment 6/8 After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages. 18:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 9 9/20 Kenneth Horne's monstrous spoof of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' - and 'Hornerama' on sport.		18:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - A Celebration of the Autumn Equinox Daljit Nagra marks the autumn equinox with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 The Rule of the Land by Garrett Carr (Omnibus) On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.
19:00	19:00 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 Disaster strikes, so old lovers must confront their younger replacements. 19:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—1. Haulbowline - Slieve Gullion 1/5 On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the UK's border with Ireland. 19:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—1. Bosham 1/5 An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Stars Christopher Eccleston.	19:00 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Book 1/4 Self-absorbed Charlotte perseveres as a charity befriender to the irascible Lillian. 19:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—2. Mile Hill - The Dorsey 2/5 Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets the farmers. 19:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—2. Normandy 2/5 Harold is captured when he arrives in France...	19:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'This is such a good game!' 5/6 Chris McCausland asks his comedy panellists to guess the emotions of dogs. 19:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass 3/5 The author risks life and limb on County Fermanagh's narrow roads. 19:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—3. The Oath and Edward's Death 3/5 The death of King Edward is set to spark dramatic consequences...	19:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Bower Bird 2/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a bower bird! 19:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland 4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. 19:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—4. The Coronation and the Comet 4/5 A King's funeral and the coronation of a King...	19:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of de Beauvoir 2/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Simone de Beauvoir. 19:30 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry 5/5 At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry. 19:45 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young—5. The Building of Boats 5/5 The Normans' fleet of ships prepares to set sail...	19:00 Artworks—Roleplay, Blanche DuBois Actors who have played the part of Blanche DuBois tell their stories. With Cate Blanchett. 19:30 Short Works—A Night in Limehouse by Elaine Chiew 1896. Wu Lien Teh arrives in London from Penang. 19:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—The Happiest Days of Your Life 3/6 After a big win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to boarding school.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—James McAvoy Actor James McAvoy chooses tracks by Rod Stewart and Mary Anne Paterson. 19:50 Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young (Omnibus) Harold arrives in Bosham in the oral dramatisation starring Christopher Eccleston.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, India 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal and Cyrus Broacha 20:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The sports agent tries to prove that people deserve a second chance.	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Miles Jupp tests Shaun Keaveny, Tom Wrigglesworth and Emma Freud. 20:30 Life in London—An End to Life in London 6/6 Pierce must now adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, Samuel Johnson 2/5 James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb, Joanne Harris. 20:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	20:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale. 20:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters 1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.	20:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough. 20:30 Spending My Inheritance—Where There's a Will 3/6 Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—The War with the Isle of Wight The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. 20:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner 12/13 Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
21:00	21:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Aristide Bruant 4/4 The socialist club owner questions his success. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 21:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, Great Uncle Crow 2/3 A young boy's eccentric relative has a fondness for moorhen eggs, cress and 'neck oil'.	21:00 Drama on 4—The Iceman Goeth by Steve Jacobi Docudrama about Ian Holm, set during a production of The Iceman Cometh 21:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, Loss of Pride 3/3 Uncle Silas tells his tale of the womanising shoemaker and the baked potato.	21:00 Bar Mitzvah Boy by Jack Rosenthal Is 13-year-old Eliot Green ready to become a man in the Jewish faith?	21:00 Drama on 4—Needle by Christina Balit Creating the Bayeux Tapestry is a bitter task for the women of Canterbury.... 21:45 Short Works—Kicha and the Unicorn by Hanan Issa A widow deals with grief in an extraordinary way.	21:00 Drama on 4—Bayeux by Abigail Youngman Ex-Queen Edith fights to save her skin and create a masterpiece of PR and embroidery. 21:45 Short Works—Hearing Aids by Roddy Doyle Misunderstandings and miscommunications on a car journey in Dublin.	21:00 Conversation Extra—Conversations With Artists - Beryl Cook Artist Beryl Cook talks about painting while running a seaside boarding house. 21:45 The Essay—Letters to Artists, Dear Frida Kahlo Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.	21:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show 6/6 Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 24/01/1956 Jim woos June with brass band music, and Eth's mum wants her to dump Ron.
22:00	22:00 Unspeakable—Series 4, 2. Something for Everyone 2/6 Highs, sighs and throwing people under buses. 22:30 Truly, Madly, Bletchley—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The Mayor of Las Vegas drops into Britain's first public access cable radio show. 22:45 Quando, Quando, Quando—The Christmas Rush 6/6 The brothers' festive flurry is curtailed...	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E5: New Words and Old People 5/6 Paul tests his Belfast audience on new words, and people born in 1926. 22:30 Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 A sticky DIY mishap for cabbie Dave, and it's Mike's first job...	22:00 Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Series 2, Crossfit 1/4 Stand-up series about big strong women who do 'unladylike' sports. 22:30 Delve Special—Series 4, Resurrection of St Jerome 4/4 Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Omid Djalili: Namaste, 1. Short, Fat, Kebab Shop Owner's Son 1/4 Omid Djalili explores identity, stereotypes and first impressions. 22:30 Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—1. The Bed under the Stairs 1/4 Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.	22:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 2. Josh Jones and Jen Brister 2/8 Laura Smyth hears about bust-ups, biker jackets and some iconic culinary decisions. 22:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Mary Shelley 4/6 A humorous assessment of the life and career of the creator of Frankenstein.	22:00 The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer? 22:30 A Bit of Fry and Laurie—Second Bit 2/2 A crazy shopping spree and eating Greek in Stevenage.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Garden Party 5/6 Clare organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open. 22:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Porridge Votes 6/6 The Scotsmen stand against the Laird in the local by-election. Dirty tricks are soon afoot 22:45 Elastic Planet—The Hair 6/6 A documentary maker films endangered hairstyles in the cosmic comedy of connections.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 121, 2. Team Vibes vs Team Bribes 2/8 Could Monty Don be the next James Bond? 23:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Stoneybridge Town Council, plus Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.	23:00 Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, Australia 3/6 The country legend tries to save the world from financial mess with a trip to Australia. 23:15 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Mad - Georgian Radio 5/6 Full Age of Enlightenment updates, plus the Earl of Sandwich lives up to his name. 23:30 Hair in the Gate—Series 2, Episode 1 1/3 Are hard rockers Tanks 'n' Daisies as wild as they seem?	23:00 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Justin has to cope with trying to get elected as a school governor and finding a new job. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 17, We don't know. Like Nigel Farage, we weren't listening. 2/5 We don't know what's in the show as, like Nigel Farage, we weren't listening. 23:45 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Anton and Liam are goldfish and we see life from their perspective.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 3 3/8 The Luton poet bikes north for a brimful of Birmingham and some bookshop capers. 23:15 Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, Deirdre of Sorrows 3/4 Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 When a new coroner arrives, Ruth wants him to send her the most interesting autopsy cases.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Kathy Burke 5/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites Kathy Burke to try new things, like visiting Harrods in London. 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 It's Pink Thursday! Get 20% off for coming out!	23:00 Fred at The Stand—Series 3, Jo Caulfield, Al Murray, Louise Young and Kevin Bridges 4/8 A stand-up show like never before, featuring some of the country's funniest people. 23:30 Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, Jolly Shopper 3/5 Thwarted by inertia, can Sean's unrealised dreams come true thanks to a local supermarket?	23:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Battleaxe 4/6 Ed is enlisted to write the memoirs of Ping’s granny. 23:30 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Maddox's customary journalistic integrity is challenged by an overnight stay in prison.

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