Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 31 August - 6 September 2026

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00:00	00:00 The Green Isle of the Great Deep by Neil M Gunn—1. The Pool 1/2 Two travellers venture into a dystopian paradise to fight for free will.....	00:00 Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton Humphrey Lyttelton tells Derek Jones about birds he's spotted at home and away. 00:30 Down and Out Debaters Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.	00:00 A Good Read—Isy Suttie & Vick Hope Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 00:30 The School on the Moor Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils. Reginald Bennetts is headmaster. From1948.	00:00 Archive on 4—Mercury Freddie Mercury was born 80 years ago in 1946. What would we ask if he were a star today?	00:00 Great Lives—Yanis Varoufakis on Hypatia The life and brutal death of an ancient world mathematician and philosopher: Hypatia 00:30 Camel Country Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.	00:00 Soul Music—Unfinished Sympathy Personal stories inspired by Massive Attack's breakthrough single. 00:30 Roger Law and the Giant Pot Roger Law gets immersed in the world of Chinese ceramics	00:00 The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—2. The Magic Theatre 2/4 Can Margarita find her Master? What will happen when Woland appears at the theatre?
01:00	01:00 Man in the Moon by Richard Lumsden Morris remembers his day out in Scarborough. Verse drama with Tom Courtenay 01:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—1. Leaving 1/10 Lyrical coming of age story set in the wake of the Second World War. Read by Kevin Whately	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up the alibis. 01:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—6. At the Point of a Triangle 6/8 Will Elizabeth Warwick be able to escape a kidnapper?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound, but Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to nail the killer. 01:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance 7/8 Elizabeth and Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.	01:00 On air Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey pieces together the murdered artist's final hours. 01:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—8. The Call of the Muezzin 8/8 Elizabeth has been kidnapped. Can Inspector Mahmoud find her before it's too late?	01:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—1. New Start 1/5 Invalided out of the trenches, a soldier faces a new start. 01:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—1. The Photograph 1/5 Jane lives happily with her two aunts - until she discovers a secret.	01:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—2. Settling In and a Tragedy 2/5 Despite clashing with the science master, Davy settles into school life. 01:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—2. Clues 2/5 Jane unearths clues to her past and resolves to track down her secret family.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death in the Clouds Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a passenger's murder on a plane.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please: Goblin Market Listeners select Christina Rossetti's Goblin Market read by Shirley Henderson. 02:30 The Impressionists—From 03/03/1983 Ray Alan presents: Peter Goodwright, Johnny More, Brian Coshall and Dave Evans	02:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo end up on a seaside murder-mystery weekend. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	02:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. 02:30 The Milligan Papers—That "Cake" Elusive Pimpernel 4/6 The only way to keep warm in this weather is to be the Scarlet Pimpernel.	02:00 Men of Intelligence—2. Edge of Blackness 2/6 Edward and Michael go undercover in duffle coats to a CND protest. 02:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Matador 1/5 Tony books a break with Sid - unaware he also runs a bullfighting business.	02:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Ken's in a dilemma over an award for an ad campaign he hates. 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way 6/15 Queen Victoria complains, and all is revealed in Upstairs Downstairs.	02:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 The Ambassador witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close. 02:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 7 7/20 Kenneth Horne visits his local music shop - and waltzes back to 1845 Vienna.	02:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Eccentric explorer Gum collects fossils on his travels - and takes in three orphans....
03:00	03:00 A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines In a raw, mean town, a boy turns to the one thing he can trust.	03:00 55 and Over—2. Love Struck 2/4 With younger lovers, Ray and Jane are older - but are they wiser? Stars Juliet Stevenson. 03:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—1. A New Spaniel 1/5 Flush must forget life in the country, and get used to days spent in an invalid's bedroom. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea 2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.	03:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind 4/5 Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in. 03:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals 2/5 A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster 3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.	03:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'Is it someone going down a waterslide?' 3/6 AI descriptions bemuse Jessica Knappett, Andy Parsons, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. 03:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers 3/5 Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work 4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.	03:00 The Train at Platform 4—Series 1, Gilbert 4/4 Gilbert is hiding, while Sam faces a carriage full of Roundheads. 03:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—4. Dog Travels 4/5 Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking 5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.	03:00 Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel—Outside Robin Ince Comedian Robin Ince continues his exploration of the nature of reality. 03:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—5. Reflections 5/5 As time passes in Florence, Flush begins to feel his age. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—6. The Studio 6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.	03:35 Inheritance Tracks—Stewart Lee Comedian Stewart Lee chooses tracks by Neil Diamond and The Fish Police. 03:45 TV Dinners—Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Geoffrey remembers a very strange childhood - thanks to two eccentric parents.
04:00	04:00 The Billy Cotton Band Show Wakey! Wakey! Music and comedy starring Billy Cotton. 04:30 Kind Hearts and Coronets Louis Mazzini seeks revenge against the rich d'Ascoyne family. Stars Robert Powell.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—From 11/02/1992 Nigel Rees hosts Bernard Bresslaw, Patrick Garland, Gemma O'Connor and Sir Peter Ustinov. 04:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions 04:30 Life in London—High and Low Life 4/6 Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.	04:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 5: Crabs v Wasps 5/6 Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Russell Kane and Isy Suttie. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 If Reunions are a bad idea, why do we have them?	04:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 04:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.	04:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Rory Motion. 04:30 Spending My Inheritance—The Party 1/6 Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. 04:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Without Due Care 10/13 Barrister Roger defends an accident-prone artist.
05:00		05:00 To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—1. Tough Beginnings 1/2 Black teacher Ricardo Braithwaite gets a job in a tough London school.	05:00 To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—2. Reality 2/2 As Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.	05:00 Conversation from the Engine Room by Nick Warburton A lonely school caretaker gets visits from a lonely pupil. Stars Colin Douglas.	05:00 Mr Betjeman's Class by Jonathan Smith First of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. 05:45 Short Works—The McFeggan Offensive by William Boyd A tale of bad haircuts, accents and illicit cigarettes.	05:00 Mr Betjeman Regrets by Jonathan Smith Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman. 05:45 Short Works—Happiness by Chetna Maroo Uma would be happy if she wasn't haunted by her school reports.	05:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—1. A Higher Education 1/2 Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up the alibis. 06:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—6. At the Point of a Triangle 6/8 Will Elizabeth Warwick be able to escape a kidnapper?	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound, but Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to nail the killer. 06:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance 7/8 Elizabeth and Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey pieces together the murdered artist's final hours. 06:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—8. The Call of the Muezzin 8/8 Elizabeth has been kidnapped. Can Inspector Mahmoud find her before it's too late?	06:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—1. New Start 1/5 Invalided out of the trenches, a soldier faces a new start. 06:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—1. The Photograph 1/5 Jane lives happily with her two aunts - until she discovers a secret.	06:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—2. Settling In and a Tragedy 2/5 Despite clashing with the science master, Davy settles into school life. 06:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—2. Clues 2/5 Jane unearths clues to her past and resolves to track down her secret family.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death in the Clouds Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a passenger's murder on a plane.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah is castaway by Kirsty Young. 06:45 Icons of the Decades: The Fifties - Buddy Holly Tommy Pearson looks at the impact that Buddy Holly had on the 1950s.
07:00	07:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo end up on a seaside murder-mystery weekend. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	07:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. 07:30 The Milligan Papers—That "Cake" Elusive Pimpernel 4/6 The only way to keep warm in this weather is to be the Scarlet Pimpernel.	07:00 Men of Intelligence—2. Edge of Blackness 2/6 Edward and Michael go undercover in duffle coats to a CND protest. 07:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Matador 1/5 Tony books a break with Sid - unaware he also runs a bullfighting business.	07:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Ken's in a dilemma over an award for an ad campaign he hates. 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way 6/15 Queen Victoria complains, and all is revealed in Upstairs Downstairs.	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 The Ambassador witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close. 07:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 7 7/20 Kenneth Horne visits his local music shop - and waltzes back to 1845 Vienna.	07:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Eccentric explorer Gum collects fossils on his travels - and takes in three orphans....	07:00 Poetry Extra—The Poet and the Snipe Daljit Nagra selects a highlight about bird inspiration - from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf (Omnibus) Flush is a young dog given to a very famous writer, Elizabeth Barret Browning.
08:00	08:00 55 and Over—2. Love Struck 2/4 With younger lovers, Ray and Jane are older - but are they wiser? Stars Juliet Stevenson. 08:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—1. A New Spaniel 1/5 Flush must forget life in the country, and get used to days spent in an invalid's bedroom. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea 2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.	08:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind 4/5 Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in. 08:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals 2/5 A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster 3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.	08:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'Is it someone going down a waterslide?' 3/6 AI descriptions bemuse Jessica Knappett, Andy Parsons, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. 08:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers 3/5 Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work 4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.	08:00 The Train at Platform 4—Series 1, Gilbert 4/4 Gilbert is hiding, while Sam faces a carriage full of Roundheads. 08:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—4. Dog Travels 4/5 Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking 5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.	08:00 Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel—Outside Robin Ince Comedian Robin Ince continues his exploration of the nature of reality. 08:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—5. Reflections 5/5 As time passes in Florence, Flush begins to feel his age. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—6. The Studio 6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.	08:35 Inheritance Tracks—Stewart Lee Comedian Stewart Lee chooses tracks by Neil Diamond and The Fish Police. 08:45 TV Dinners—Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Geoffrey remembers a very strange childhood - thanks to two eccentric parents.	08:40 Roselle the 9/11 Guide Dog Simon Watts speaks to Michael Hingson, owner of hero 9/11 guide dog Roselle. 08:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 97, 6. Has Paul joined TikTok? 6/6 Paul Merton, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth and Lucy Porter. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 1. Beginnings 1/10 Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in London. 09:45 Daily Service—Times of Change - New Seasons Christian worship from the Festival City of Edinburgh with Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich 3/6 Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich". 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 2. Hop-picking 2/10 Alan Johnson's history of school education takes him to a hop garden in Kent. 09:45 Daily Service—Times of Change - Growing up Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa.	09:00 Best Medicine—Series 3, 5 - Seaweed Underwear, Bubbles, Saunas 5/6 Bubbles face hot competition from seaweed underwear and saunas. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 3. Wartime & Depression 3/10 Alan Johnson history of school education during the First World War and 1930s depression. 09:45 Daily Service—From darkness to light Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Anne Read.	09:00 Icklewick FM—Series 1, 5. The Leak 5/6 A town in crisis. Bin men on strike, rubbish piled high, and the Mayor is missing… 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 4. Second World War 4/10 Alan Johnson, the former Education Secretary, discovers the impact of the Second World War 09:45 Daily Service—Times of Change - Through the fire Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Rachel Mann.	09:00 Wing It—04/09/2026 Mike Wozniak plays host to a panel of improv all stars in this new spontaneous game show. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 5. The Rise of the Secondary Modern 5/10 Alan Johnson documents the school's reconstruction after the war. 09:45 Daily Service—Times of Change - God Never Changes Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dave Kitchen.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. 09:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Without Due Care 10/13 Barrister Roger defends an accident-prone artist.
10:00	10:00 Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton Humphrey Lyttelton tells Derek Jones about birds he's spotted at home and away. 10:30 Down and Out Debaters Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.	10:00 A Good Read—Isy Suttie & Vick Hope Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 10:30 The School on the Moor Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils. Reginald Bennetts is headmaster. From1948.	10:00 Archive on 4—Mercury Freddie Mercury was born 80 years ago in 1946. What would we ask if he were a star today?	10:00 Great Lives—Yanis Varoufakis on Hypatia The life and brutal death of an ancient world mathematician and philosopher: Hypatia 10:30 Camel Country Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.	10:00 Soul Music—Unfinished Sympathy Personal stories inspired by Massive Attack's breakthrough single. 10:30 Roger Law and the Giant Pot Roger Law gets immersed in the world of Chinese ceramics	10:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—1. A Higher Education 1/2 Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall	10:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 10/01/1956 Jim gets a social conscience, and Eth's mum is feeling dubious over Ron.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up the alibis. 11:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—6. At the Point of a Triangle 6/8 Will Elizabeth Warwick be able to escape a kidnapper?	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound, but Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to nail the killer. 11:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance 7/8 Elizabeth and Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey pieces together the murdered artist's final hours. 11:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—8. The Call of the Muezzin 8/8 Elizabeth has been kidnapped. Can Inspector Mahmoud find her before it's too late?	11:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—1. New Start 1/5 Invalided out of the trenches, a soldier faces a new start. 11:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—1. The Photograph 1/5 Jane lives happily with her two aunts - until she discovers a secret.	11:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—2. Settling In and a Tragedy 2/5 Despite clashing with the science master, Davy settles into school life. 11:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—2. Clues 2/5 Jane unearths clues to her past and resolves to track down her secret family.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death in the Clouds Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a passenger's murder on a plane.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 Icons of the Decades: The Fifties - Buddy Holly Tommy Pearson looks at the impact that Buddy Holly had on the 1950s.
12:00	12:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo end up on a seaside murder-mystery weekend. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. 12:30 The Milligan Papers—That "Cake" Elusive Pimpernel 4/6 The only way to keep warm in this weather is to be the Scarlet Pimpernel.	12:00 Men of Intelligence—2. Edge of Blackness 2/6 Edward and Michael go undercover in duffle coats to a CND protest. 12:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Matador 1/5 Tony books a break with Sid - unaware he also runs a bullfighting business.	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Ken's in a dilemma over an award for an ad campaign he hates. 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way 6/15 Queen Victoria complains, and all is revealed in Upstairs Downstairs.	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 The Ambassador witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 7 7/20 Kenneth Horne visits his local music shop - and waltzes back to 1845 Vienna.	12:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Eccentric explorer Gum collects fossils on his travels - and takes in three orphans....	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Poet and the Snipe Daljit Nagra selects a highlight about bird inspiration - from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf (Omnibus) Flush is a young dog given to a very famous writer, Elizabeth Barret Browning.
13:00	13:00 55 and Over—2. Love Struck 2/4 With younger lovers, Ray and Jane are older - but are they wiser? Stars Juliet Stevenson. 13:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—1. A New Spaniel 1/5 Flush must forget life in the country, and get used to days spent in an invalid's bedroom. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea 2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.	13:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind 4/5 Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in. 13:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals 2/5 A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster 3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.	13:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'Is it someone going down a waterslide?' 3/6 AI descriptions bemuse Jessica Knappett, Andy Parsons, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. 13:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers 3/5 Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work 4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.	13:00 The Train at Platform 4—Series 1, Gilbert 4/4 Gilbert is hiding, while Sam faces a carriage full of Roundheads. 13:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—4. Dog Travels 4/5 Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking 5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.	13:00 Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel—Outside Robin Ince Comedian Robin Ince continues his exploration of the nature of reality. 13:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—5. Reflections 5/5 As time passes in Florence, Flush begins to feel his age. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—6. The Studio 6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.	13:35 Inheritance Tracks—Stewart Lee Comedian Stewart Lee chooses tracks by Neil Diamond and The Fish Police. 13:45 TV Dinners—Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Geoffrey remembers a very strange childhood - thanks to two eccentric parents.	13:40 Roselle the 9/11 Guide Dog Simon Watts speaks to Michael Hingson, owner of hero 9/11 guide dog Roselle. 13:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.
14:00	14:00 Quote... Unquote—From 11/02/1992 Nigel Rees hosts Bernard Bresslaw, Patrick Garland, Gemma O'Connor and Sir Peter Ustinov. 14:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions 14:30 Life in London—High and Low Life 4/6 Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.	14:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 5: Crabs v Wasps 5/6 Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Russell Kane and Isy Suttie. 14:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 If Reunions are a bad idea, why do we have them?	14:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 14:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.	14:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Rory Motion. 14:30 Spending My Inheritance—The Party 1/6 Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. 14:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Without Due Care 10/13 Barrister Roger defends an accident-prone artist.
15:00	15:00 To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—1. Tough Beginnings 1/2 Black teacher Ricardo Braithwaite gets a job in a tough London school.	15:00 To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—2. Reality 2/2 As Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.	15:00 Conversation from the Engine Room by Nick Warburton A lonely school caretaker gets visits from a lonely pupil. Stars Colin Douglas.	15:00 Mr Betjeman's Class by Jonathan Smith First of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. 15:45 Short Works—The McFeggan Offensive by William Boyd A tale of bad haircuts, accents and illicit cigarettes.	15:00 Mr Betjeman Regrets by Jonathan Smith Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman. 15:45 Short Works—Happiness by Chetna Maroo Uma would be happy if she wasn't haunted by her school reports.	15:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—1. A Higher Education 1/2 Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall	15:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 10/01/1956 Jim gets a social conscience, and Eth's mum is feeling dubious over Ron.
16:00	16:00 Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton Humphrey Lyttelton tells Derek Jones about birds he's spotted at home and away. 16:30 Down and Out Debaters Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.	16:00 A Good Read—Isy Suttie & Vick Hope Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books. 16:30 The School on the Moor Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils. Reginald Bennetts is headmaster. From1948.	16:00 Archive on 4—Mercury Freddie Mercury was born 80 years ago in 1946. What would we ask if he were a star today?	16:00 Great Lives—Yanis Varoufakis on Hypatia The life and brutal death of an ancient world mathematician and philosopher: Hypatia 16:30 Camel Country Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.	16:00 Soul Music—Unfinished Sympathy Personal stories inspired by Massive Attack's breakthrough single. 16:30 Roger Law and the Giant Pot Roger Law gets immersed in the world of Chinese ceramics	16:00 The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—2. The Magic Theatre 2/4 Can Margarita find her Master? What will happen when Woland appears at the theatre?	16:00 The Green Isle of the Great Deep by Neil M Gunn—2. The Questioner 2/2 Hector and Art have discovered a dystopian paradise. From 1966.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up the alibis. 17:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—6. At the Point of a Triangle 6/8 Will Elizabeth Warwick be able to escape a kidnapper?	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound, but Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to nail the killer. 17:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance 7/8 Elizabeth and Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey pieces together the murdered artist's final hours. 17:30 Kill The Pharaoh!—8. The Call of the Muezzin 8/8 Elizabeth has been kidnapped. Can Inspector Mahmoud find her before it's too late?	17:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—1. New Start 1/5 Invalided out of the trenches, a soldier faces a new start. 17:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—1. The Photograph 1/5 Jane lives happily with her two aunts - until she discovers a secret.	17:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—2. Settling In and a Tragedy 2/5 Despite clashing with the science master, Davy settles into school life. 17:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—2. Clues 2/5 Jane unearths clues to her past and resolves to track down her secret family.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death in the Clouds Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a passenger's murder on a plane.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah is castaway by Kirsty Young. 17:45 Icons of the Decades: The Fifties - Buddy Holly Tommy Pearson looks at the impact that Buddy Holly had on the 1950s.
18:00	18:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo end up on a seaside murder-mystery weekend. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	18:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. 18:30 The Milligan Papers—That "Cake" Elusive Pimpernel 4/6 The only way to keep warm in this weather is to be the Scarlet Pimpernel.	18:00 Men of Intelligence—2. Edge of Blackness 2/6 Edward and Michael go undercover in duffle coats to a CND protest. 18:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Matador 1/5 Tony books a break with Sid - unaware he also runs a bullfighting business.	18:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Ken's in a dilemma over an award for an ad campaign he hates. 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way 6/15 Queen Victoria complains, and all is revealed in Upstairs Downstairs.	18:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 The Ambassador witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close. 18:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 7 7/20 Kenneth Horne visits his local music shop - and waltzes back to 1845 Vienna.	18:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Eccentric explorer Gum collects fossils on his travels - and takes in three orphans....	18:00 Poetry Extra—The Poet and the Snipe Daljit Nagra selects a highlight about bird inspiration - from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf (Omnibus) Flush is a young dog given to a very famous writer, Elizabeth Barret Browning.
19:00	19:00 55 and Over—2. Love Struck 2/4 With younger lovers, Ray and Jane are older - but are they wiser? Stars Juliet Stevenson. 19:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—1. A New Spaniel 1/5 Flush must forget life in the country, and get used to days spent in an invalid's bedroom. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea 2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.	19:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind 4/5 Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in. 19:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals 2/5 A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster 3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.	19:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'Is it someone going down a waterslide?' 3/6 AI descriptions bemuse Jessica Knappett, Andy Parsons, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. 19:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers 3/5 Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work 4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.	19:00 The Train at Platform 4—Series 1, Gilbert 4/4 Gilbert is hiding, while Sam faces a carriage full of Roundheads. 19:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—4. Dog Travels 4/5 Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking 5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.	19:00 Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel—Outside Robin Ince Comedian Robin Ince continues his exploration of the nature of reality. 19:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf—5. Reflections 5/5 As time passes in Florence, Flush begins to feel his age. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—6. The Studio 6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.	19:35 Inheritance Tracks—Stewart Lee Comedian Stewart Lee chooses tracks by Neil Diamond and The Fish Police. 19:45 TV Dinners—Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Geoffrey remembers a very strange childhood - thanks to two eccentric parents.	19:40 Roselle the 9/11 Guide Dog Simon Watts speaks to Michael Hingson, owner of hero 9/11 guide dog Roselle. 19:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.
20:00	20:00 Quote... Unquote—From 11/02/1992 Nigel Rees hosts Bernard Bresslaw, Patrick Garland, Gemma O'Connor and Sir Peter Ustinov. 20:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions 20:30 Life in London—High and Low Life 4/6 Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.	20:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 5: Crabs v Wasps 5/6 Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Russell Kane and Isy Suttie. 20:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 If Reunions are a bad idea, why do we have them?	20:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 20:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.	20:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Rory Motion. 20:30 Spending My Inheritance—The Party 1/6 Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. 20:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Without Due Care 10/13 Barrister Roger defends an accident-prone artist.
21:00	21:00 To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—1. Tough Beginnings 1/2 Black teacher Ricardo Braithwaite gets a job in a tough London school.	21:00 To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—2. Reality 2/2 As Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.	21:00 Conversation from the Engine Room by Nick Warburton A lonely school caretaker gets visits from a lonely pupil. Stars Colin Douglas.	21:00 Mr Betjeman's Class by Jonathan Smith First of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. 21:45 Short Works—The McFeggan Offensive by William Boyd A tale of bad haircuts, accents and illicit cigarettes.	21:00 Mr Betjeman Regrets by Jonathan Smith Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman. 21:45 Short Works—Happiness by Chetna Maroo Uma would be happy if she wasn't haunted by her school reports.	21:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—1. A Higher Education 1/2 Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall	21:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 10/01/1956 Jim gets a social conscience, and Eth's mum is feeling dubious over Ron.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 97, 6. Has Paul joined TikTok? 6/6 Paul Merton, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth and Lucy Porter. 22:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Eddy Brimson 1/3 In the Comedy Club tonight Lou Conran chats to comedian, actor and writer Eddy Brimson. 22:30 Truly, Madly, Bletchley—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Britain's first public access cable radio show continues! 22:45 Quando, Quando, Quando—Spies 4/6 A secret tonic formula is stolen from the hair salon!	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich 3/6 Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich". 22:30 Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Mike and Linda meet some dates at a unique restaurant, with mixed results.	22:00 Best Medicine—Series 3, 5 - Seaweed Underwear, Bubbles, Saunas 5/6 Bubbles face hot competition from seaweed underwear and saunas. 22:30 Delve Special—Series 4, Bitter Harvest 2/4 David Lander asks whether farming is in crisis? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Eddy Brimson 2/3 In the Comedy Club tonight, Lou Conran chats again to comedian and writer Eddy Brimson.	22:00 Icklewick FM—Series 1, 5. The Leak 5/6 A town in crisis. Bin men on strike, rubbish piled high, and the Mayor is missing… 22:30 A Look Back at the Nineties—1998 4/5 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Jack Dee 'look back' at the decade yet to happen.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2026 Tune in to get a taste of this year's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Eddy Brimson 3/3 In the Comedy Club tonight Lou Conran chats once more to comedian and writer Eddy Brimson.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—2023 Special John Finnemore returns with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme. 22:45 Friends Like These—Adam and Joe's Famous Guy "I'm the best at pretending" - a reclusive Hollywood star tells all.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Girls on Film 3/6 The Sparrowhawk Family Centre is the focus of a documentary film 22:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Inverurie Jones and the Thimble of Doom 4/6 Can the two old Scotsmen foil a thief? 22:45 Elastic Planet—The Zoo 4/6 The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer guest stars.
23:00	23:00 The People Have Spoken—British Maple Syrup Ian Smith calls on Cody Dahler, Ayoade Bamgboye and the people to solve the UK's problems. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 5 5/5 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.	23:00 Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, The United States 1/6 Country legend Tina C kicks off her tour to solve global recession in the USA. 23:15 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Crusade Roadshow 3/6 Out and about, historic expeditions and more are on the airwaves. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 10, Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan 5/6 Actress Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of sitcom Pulling.	23:00 Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are. 23:30 Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter's Lucky Dip Lucy ponders suburban middle age. Contains references to back ache, bins and Ken Bruce.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 1 1/8 The poet unravels the mystery of King Canute - and egg cosies! 23:15 Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, The Salmon of Knowledge 1/4 Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Who's that on the slab? Pathology lab sitcom with Peter Davison.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Alan Davies 3/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites reluctant Alan Davies to sing in public! 23:30 The Show What You Wrote—Series 3, Crime & Punishment 3/4 More sketches written by the public.	23:00 Fred at The Stand—Series 3, Nathan Caton, Elaine Malcolmson, Liam Farrelly, Anja Aitkinson and Gavin Webster 2/8 Fred MacAulay is back with more comedians at The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle. 23:30 Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Entry Phone 1/5 Sean shares the comic lives of fellow urban residents of Elderberry House.	23:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, You’re Cancelled 2/6 Ed unexpectedly renews his acquaintance with his ex-partner, Maggie. 23:30 Party—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The Party take to the streets with their inaugural protest.

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