Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 7 - 13 September 2026

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00:00	00:00 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.	00:00 Sounds Natural—Adam Faith Adam Faith reveals his interest in wildlife and love of London Zoo. 00:30 The Art of Re-mastering Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the digital re-mastering of music.	00:00 A Good Read—Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield join Harriett Gilbert to talk good books. 00:30 Against Our Ruin Hayden Lorimer asks why we love the beginning and end of art more than art itself.	00:00 Archive on 4—Escaping 9/11 To better understand her dad, Mary Belderok listens to archive of his escape from Tower 1.	00:00 Great Lives—KT Tunstall on Ivor Cutler Singer songwriter KT Tunstall nominates Scottish humourist Ivor Cutler 00:30 Metal at 40 Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal with its leading musicians.	00:00 Soul Music—Series 12, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 3/5 Exploring the hymn which sets John Greenleaf Whittier's poem to music by Hubert Parry. 00:30 The Big Noise The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?	00:00 The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—3. The Devil Entertains 3/4 Margarita takes to the air. Revelations from the Master. And Woland’s magic astonishes...
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 Icons of the Decades: The Fifties - Buddy Holly Tommy Pearson looks at the impact that Buddy Holly had on the 1950s.	01:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—3. School Power Struggles 3/5 Davy buries himself in school life, working on the book Beth urged him to write. 01:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—3. Jane Turns Sleuth 3/5 Travelling across London, Jane and her friend Plato do some sleuthing.	01:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—4. Battles 4/5 Davy wants to give the new headmaster his support, but he doesn't make it easy. 01:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—4. The Music Box 4/5 Jane sets off alone on the most important journey of her life and makes a shock discovery.	01:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—5. The Fight to be Headmaster 5/5 Davy draws daggers with Bamfylde School's headmaster Alcock. One of them will have to go. 01:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—5. Discovery and Forgiveness 5/5 Something from her past is disturbed as Jane's journey of discovery and forgiveness ends.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 01:30 Death Speaks Another Language—1. Felix Bontemps Must Die 1/6 A French student is on-the-run in 1960s England so has to take drastic measures.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 01:30 Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police 2/6 Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.	01:00 The Bayeux Tapestry by Morna Stuart 1066. England is invaded by the Norman Duke William....
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The Poet and the Snipe Daljit Nagra selects a highlight about bird inspiration - from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Flush by Virginia Woolf (Omnibus) Flush is a young dog given to a very famous writer, Elizabeth Barret Browning.	02:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Hiking Holiday 4/4 The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.	02:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Hard-up Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers. 02:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 1 5/6 1941: Scientists work on a new prune-powered bomb. With Spike Milligan.	02:00 Men of Intelligence—3. Licence to Kill 3/6 Edward and Michael have P1101s. They’re licenced to kill. Each other.... 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing.	02:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis. 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, First Prize the Burkiss Way 7/15 The team take the Dinosaur Cheese Interlude test.	02:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species 5/8 Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic. 02:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, 30/11/1961 8/20 Kenneth Horne reviews Britain's best export - and 'Hornerama' reports on Business.	02:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Pauline's big break sparks a change in her manner....
03:00	03:40 Roselle the 9/11 Guide Dog Simon Watts speaks to Michael Hingson, owner of hero 9/11 guide dog Roselle. 03:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.	03:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 03:30 The 9/11 Letters—1. Caryl Phillips 1/5 Five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—7. White Horses 7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.	03:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 5. Old Acquaintance 5/5 Selina plans to move out, but Lucy confronts the sisters with a devastating question. 03:30 The 9/11 Letters—2. Naomi Alderman 2/5 Ten years on five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. Today Naomi Alderman 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—8. A Strange Alchemy 8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.	03:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'I never heard a cow!' 4/6 Can Chris McCausland's teams guess sports from just commentary? 03:30 The 9/11 Letters—3. Joseph O'Neill 3/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on the 9/11 attacks. Today, Joseph O'Neill. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—9. A Self, All Out at Sea 9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.	03:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Wolf 1/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a wolf! 03:30 The 9/11 Letters—4. Lionel Shriver 4/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Lionel Shriver. 03:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—10. Galvanised by Love 10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.	03:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of Byron 1/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career. 03:30 The 9/11 Letters—5. Michael Morpurgo 5/5 Ten years on five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Michael Morpurgo. 03:45 Short Works—A Man Who Used to Have Friends by João Morais Chris would like to be a better man...	03:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—Blast from the Past 2/1 11-year-old Geoffrey dreams of rockets while living with neglectful and eccentric parents
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, India 7/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal and Cyrus Broacha 04:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 The sports agent is keen on a new cricketer, but colleagues have concerns.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty. 04:30 Life in London—The Show Folks 5/6 Desperate Pierce tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures on stage.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, George Orwell 1/5 James Walton's literary quiz with Louise Doughty and John O'Farrell. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Merv has always worn jeans, so why does Pam want to take him shopping?	04:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins with Jason Cook, Cerys Matthews, David Aaronovitch and Sara Pascoe. 04:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he'll never manage the party and present without her.	04:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 04:30 Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service 2/6 Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—French Cricket The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. 04:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions 11/13 Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
05:00	05:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 05:30 Take It From Here—From 10/01/1956 Jim gets a social conscience, and Eth's mum is feeling dubious over Ron.	05:00 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin - Part 1 David Haig stars as the suburban comic hero who's had enough of the rat race.	05:00 Working Titles—2. The Rise Reggie Perrin tries to escape the rat race once and for all.	05:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—May Belfort 1/4 The Irish singer turned lady of the night. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 05:45 Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce—1. Charles Stuart Parnell 1/2 When Dublin canvassers gather, it isn't long before drink and nostalgia sour the evening.	05:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Footitt and Chocolat 2/4 A circus double-act is in jeopardy. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 05:45 Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce—2. Benefit This Country 2/2 The Dublin canvassers engage in political debate, and laud their hero.	05:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Casque d'Or 3/4 Paris revolutionaries make a fatal stand. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 05:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, The Cowslip Field 1/3 The tale of a tender moment among the spring flowers.	05:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales 2/2 John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio work of Rik Mayall
06:00	06:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—3. School Power Struggles 3/5 Davy buries himself in school life, working on the book Beth urged him to write. 06:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—3. Jane Turns Sleuth 3/5 Travelling across London, Jane and her friend Plato do some sleuthing.	06:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—4. Battles 4/5 Davy wants to give the new headmaster his support, but he doesn't make it easy. 06:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—4. The Music Box 4/5 Jane sets off alone on the most important journey of her life and makes a shock discovery.	06:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—5. The Fight to be Headmaster 5/5 Davy draws daggers with Bamfylde School's headmaster Alcock. One of them will have to go. 06:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—5. Discovery and Forgiveness 5/5 Something from her past is disturbed as Jane's journey of discovery and forgiveness ends.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 06:30 Death Speaks Another Language—1. Felix Bontemps Must Die 1/6 A French student is on-the-run in 1960s England so has to take drastic measures.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 06:30 Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police 2/6 Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.	06:00 The Bayeux Tapestry by Morna Stuart 1066. England is invaded by the Norman Duke William....	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Danny Dyer Actor Danny Dyer is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
07:00	07:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Hiking Holiday 4/4 The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.	07:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Hard-up Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers. 07:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 1 5/6 1941: Scientists work on a new prune-powered bomb. With Spike Milligan.	07:00 Men of Intelligence—3. Licence to Kill 3/6 Edward and Michael have P1101s. They’re licenced to kill. Each other.... 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing.	07:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis. 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, First Prize the Burkiss Way 7/15 The team take the Dinosaur Cheese Interlude test.	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species 5/8 Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic. 07:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, 30/11/1961 8/20 Kenneth Horne reviews Britain's best export - and 'Hornerama' reports on Business.	07:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Pauline's big break sparks a change in her manner....	07:00 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. 07:30 The 9/11 Letters (Omnibus) Reflections on 9/11 ten years on, by five internationally acclaimed writers.
08:00	08:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 08:30 The 9/11 Letters—1. Caryl Phillips 1/5 Five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—7. White Horses 7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.	08:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 5. Old Acquaintance 5/5 Selina plans to move out, but Lucy confronts the sisters with a devastating question. 08:30 The 9/11 Letters—2. Naomi Alderman 2/5 Ten years on five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. Today Naomi Alderman 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—8. A Strange Alchemy 8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.	08:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'I never heard a cow!' 4/6 Can Chris McCausland's teams guess sports from just commentary? 08:30 The 9/11 Letters—3. Joseph O'Neill 3/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on the 9/11 attacks. Today, Joseph O'Neill. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—9. A Self, All Out at Sea 9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.	08:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Wolf 1/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a wolf! 08:30 The 9/11 Letters—4. Lionel Shriver 4/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Lionel Shriver. 08:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—10. Galvanised by Love 10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.	08:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of Byron 1/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career. 08:30 The 9/11 Letters—5. Michael Morpurgo 5/5 Ten years on five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Michael Morpurgo. 08:45 Short Works—A Man Who Used to Have Friends by João Morais Chris would like to be a better man...	08:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—Blast from the Past 2/1 11-year-old Geoffrey dreams of rockets while living with neglectful and eccentric parents	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Noah Wyle ER actor Noah Wyle chooses Rickie Lee Jones and Sergei Prokofiev. 08:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert looks back on that summer that changed his life. Read by Kevin Whately.
09:00	09:00 Unspeakable—Series 4, 1. No Worries If Not 1/6 Excessive modesty, not being a bother, and channeling your inner-dog. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 6. The Comprehensive System 6/10 Alan Johnson considers the pros and cons of the more liberal comprehensive system. 09:45 Daily Service—9/11 Anniversary - St Thomas 5th Avenue A service from St Thomas 5th Avenue for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with Rev Carl Turner	09:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E4: Always Listen to the Question! 4/6 Paul challenges his audience in Boston, Lincolnshire, to listen very carefully. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 7. Golden Years 7/10 Alan Johnson uncovers the school's success stories in academic and sporting fields. 09:45 Daily Service—9/11 Anniversary - Cathedral of St John the Divine A service for 9/11 anniversary from the Cathedral of St John the Divine	09:00 Best Medicine—Series 3, 6 - Team Sports, Making Sense, Pet Dog Blood Donors, Board Games 6/6 Josh Pugh’s Team Sports kicks off vs Synaesthesia, Pet Dog Blood Donors and Board Games. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 8. A Changing Neighbourhood 8/10 Alan Johnson considers the impact of violence and gangs in the school's neighbourhood. 09:45 Daily Service—9/11 Anniversary - St Patrick's Cathedral A service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 led by Fr Enrique Salvo, St Patrick's Cathedral	09:00 Icklewick FM—Series 1, 6. The Mob 6/6 It’s Mischief Night and all of Icklewick are celebrating and looting (as is tradition). 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 9. Punishment 9/10 Alan Johnson examines school punishments from Victorian times to the present day. 09:45 Daily Service—9/11 Anniversary - St Nicholas' Greek Orthodox Church A service for 9/11 at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, New York	09:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 1. Sara Barron and Nish Kumar 1/8 Laura Smyth hears about mad catchphrases and unforgetable parenting techniques. 09:30 The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 10. A School of the Future 10/10 Alan Johnson visits a brand new academy on the site, Ark All Saints. 09:45 Daily Service—9/11 Anniversary - St Paul's Chapel, New York A service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 from St Paul's Chapel, New York	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—French Cricket The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. 09:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions 11/13 Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
10:00	10:00 Sounds Natural—Adam Faith Adam Faith reveals his interest in wildlife and love of London Zoo. 10:30 The Art of Re-mastering Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the digital re-mastering of music.	10:00 A Good Read—Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield join Harriett Gilbert to talk good books. 10:30 Against Our Ruin Hayden Lorimer asks why we love the beginning and end of art more than art itself.	10:00 Archive on 4—Escaping 9/11 To better understand her dad, Mary Belderok listens to archive of his escape from Tower 1.	10:00 Great Lives—KT Tunstall on Ivor Cutler Singer songwriter KT Tunstall nominates Scottish humourist Ivor Cutler 10:30 Metal at 40 Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal with its leading musicians.	10:00 Soul Music—Series 12, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 3/5 Exploring the hymn which sets John Greenleaf Whittier's poem to music by Hubert Parry. 10:30 The Big Noise The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?	10:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales 2/2 John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio work of Rik Mayall	10:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—Tilly 4/6 Confusion reigns over a very important visitor to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 10:30 Take It From Here—From 17/01/1956 Meet San Quentin prison's least successful escapee, and will Eth dump Ron in The Glums?
11:00	11:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—3. School Power Struggles 3/5 Davy buries himself in school life, working on the book Beth urged him to write. 11:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—3. Jane Turns Sleuth 3/5 Travelling across London, Jane and her friend Plato do some sleuthing.	11:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—4. Battles 4/5 Davy wants to give the new headmaster his support, but he doesn't make it easy. 11:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—4. The Music Box 4/5 Jane sets off alone on the most important journey of her life and makes a shock discovery.	11:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—5. The Fight to be Headmaster 5/5 Davy draws daggers with Bamfylde School's headmaster Alcock. One of them will have to go. 11:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—5. Discovery and Forgiveness 5/5 Something from her past is disturbed as Jane's journey of discovery and forgiveness ends.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 11:30 Death Speaks Another Language—1. Felix Bontemps Must Die 1/6 A French student is on-the-run in 1960s England so has to take drastic measures.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 11:30 Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police 2/6 Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.	11:00 The Bayeux Tapestry by Morna Stuart 1066. England is invaded by the Norman Duke William....	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Danny Dyer Actor Danny Dyer is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
12:00	12:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Hiking Holiday 4/4 The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.	12:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Hard-up Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers. 12:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 1 5/6 1941: Scientists work on a new prune-powered bomb. With Spike Milligan.	12:00 Men of Intelligence—3. Licence to Kill 3/6 Edward and Michael have P1101s. They’re licenced to kill. Each other.... 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing.	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis. 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, First Prize the Burkiss Way 7/15 The team take the Dinosaur Cheese Interlude test.	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species 5/8 Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, 30/11/1961 8/20 Kenneth Horne reviews Britain's best export - and 'Hornerama' reports on Business.	12:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Pauline's big break sparks a change in her manner....	12:00 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. 12:30 The 9/11 Letters (Omnibus) Reflections on 9/11 ten years on, by five internationally acclaimed writers.
13:00	13:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 13:30 The 9/11 Letters—1. Caryl Phillips 1/5 Five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—7. White Horses 7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.	13:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 5. Old Acquaintance 5/5 Selina plans to move out, but Lucy confronts the sisters with a devastating question. 13:30 The 9/11 Letters—2. Naomi Alderman 2/5 Ten years on five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. Today Naomi Alderman 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—8. A Strange Alchemy 8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.	13:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'I never heard a cow!' 4/6 Can Chris McCausland's teams guess sports from just commentary? 13:30 The 9/11 Letters—3. Joseph O'Neill 3/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on the 9/11 attacks. Today, Joseph O'Neill. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—9. A Self, All Out at Sea 9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.	13:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Wolf 1/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a wolf! 13:30 The 9/11 Letters—4. Lionel Shriver 4/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Lionel Shriver. 13:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—10. Galvanised by Love 10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.	13:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of Byron 1/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career. 13:30 The 9/11 Letters—5. Michael Morpurgo 5/5 Ten years on five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Michael Morpurgo. 13:45 Short Works—A Man Who Used to Have Friends by João Morais Chris would like to be a better man...	13:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—Blast from the Past 2/1 11-year-old Geoffrey dreams of rockets while living with neglectful and eccentric parents	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Noah Wyle ER actor Noah Wyle chooses Rickie Lee Jones and Sergei Prokofiev. 13:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert looks back on that summer that changed his life. Read by Kevin Whately.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, India 7/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal and Cyrus Broacha 14:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 The sports agent is keen on a new cricketer, but colleagues have concerns.	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty. 14:30 Life in London—The Show Folks 5/6 Desperate Pierce tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures on stage.	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, George Orwell 1/5 James Walton's literary quiz with Louise Doughty and John O'Farrell. 14:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Merv has always worn jeans, so why does Pam want to take him shopping?	14:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins with Jason Cook, Cerys Matthews, David Aaronovitch and Sara Pascoe. 14:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he'll never manage the party and present without her.	14:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 14:30 Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service 2/6 Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—French Cricket The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. 14:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions 11/13 Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
15:00	15:00 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin - Part 1 David Haig stars as the suburban comic hero who's had enough of the rat race.	15:00 Working Titles—2. The Rise Reggie Perrin tries to escape the rat race once and for all.	15:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—May Belfort 1/4 The Irish singer turned lady of the night. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 15:45 Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce—1. Charles Stuart Parnell 1/2 When Dublin canvassers gather, it isn't long before drink and nostalgia sour the evening.	15:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Footitt and Chocolat 2/4 A circus double-act is in jeopardy. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 15:45 Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce—2. Benefit This Country 2/2 The Dublin canvassers engage in political debate, and laud their hero.	15:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Casque d'Or 3/4 Paris revolutionaries make a fatal stand. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 15:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, The Cowslip Field 1/3 The tale of a tender moment among the spring flowers.	15:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales 2/2 John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio work of Rik Mayall	15:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—Tilly 4/6 Confusion reigns over a very important visitor to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 15:30 Take It From Here—From 17/01/1956 Meet San Quentin prison's least successful escapee, and will Eth dump Ron in The Glums?
16:00	16:00 Sounds Natural—Adam Faith Adam Faith reveals his interest in wildlife and love of London Zoo. 16:30 The Art of Re-mastering Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the digital re-mastering of music.	16:00 A Good Read—Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield join Harriett Gilbert to talk good books. 16:30 Against Our Ruin Hayden Lorimer asks why we love the beginning and end of art more than art itself.	16:00 Archive on 4—Escaping 9/11 To better understand her dad, Mary Belderok listens to archive of his escape from Tower 1.	16:00 Great Lives—KT Tunstall on Ivor Cutler Singer songwriter KT Tunstall nominates Scottish humourist Ivor Cutler 16:30 Metal at 40 Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal with its leading musicians.	16:00 Soul Music—Series 12, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 3/5 Exploring the hymn which sets John Greenleaf Whittier's poem to music by Hubert Parry. 16:30 The Big Noise The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?	16:00 The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—3. The Devil Entertains 3/4 Margarita takes to the air. Revelations from the Master. And Woland’s magic astonishes...	16:00 Weird Tales—Series 1, Bleeder by Ed Hime 3/4 A trainee surgeon follows a destructive path after he is haunted by a fatal car crash. 16:30 The Price of Fear—The Ninth Removal Horror legend Vincent Price relates the unnerving tale of a secretary's murderous revenge.
17:00	17:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—3. School Power Struggles 3/5 Davy buries himself in school life, working on the book Beth urged him to write. 17:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—3. Jane Turns Sleuth 3/5 Travelling across London, Jane and her friend Plato do some sleuthing.	17:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—4. Battles 4/5 Davy wants to give the new headmaster his support, but he doesn't make it easy. 17:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—4. The Music Box 4/5 Jane sets off alone on the most important journey of her life and makes a shock discovery.	17:00 To Serve Them All My Days by RF Delderfield—5. The Fight to be Headmaster 5/5 Davy draws daggers with Bamfylde School's headmaster Alcock. One of them will have to go. 17:45 The Outside Child by Nina Bawden—5. Discovery and Forgiveness 5/5 Something from her past is disturbed as Jane's journey of discovery and forgiveness ends.	17:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 17:30 Death Speaks Another Language—1. Felix Bontemps Must Die 1/6 A French student is on-the-run in 1960s England so has to take drastic measures.	17:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 17:30 Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police 2/6 Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.	17:00 The Bayeux Tapestry by Morna Stuart 1066. England is invaded by the Norman Duke William....	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's Casualty Castaways, Danny Dyer Actor Danny Dyer is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
18:00	18:00 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Hiking Holiday 4/4 The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.	18:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Hard-up Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers. 18:30 The Milligan Papers—The Incurables Part 1 5/6 1941: Scientists work on a new prune-powered bomb. With Spike Milligan.	18:00 Men of Intelligence—3. Licence to Kill 3/6 Edward and Michael have P1101s. They’re licenced to kill. Each other.... 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing.	18:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis. 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, First Prize the Burkiss Way 7/15 The team take the Dinosaur Cheese Interlude test.	18:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species 5/8 Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic. 18:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, 30/11/1961 8/20 Kenneth Horne reviews Britain's best export - and 'Hornerama' reports on Business.	18:30 Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Pauline's big break sparks a change in her manner....	18:00 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. 18:30 The 9/11 Letters (Omnibus) Reflections on 9/11 ten years on, by five internationally acclaimed writers.
19:00	19:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 19:30 The 9/11 Letters—1. Caryl Phillips 1/5 Five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—7. White Horses 7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.	19:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 5. Old Acquaintance 5/5 Selina plans to move out, but Lucy confronts the sisters with a devastating question. 19:30 The 9/11 Letters—2. Naomi Alderman 2/5 Ten years on five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11. Today Naomi Alderman 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—8. A Strange Alchemy 8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.	19:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'I never heard a cow!' 4/6 Can Chris McCausland's teams guess sports from just commentary? 19:30 The 9/11 Letters—3. Joseph O'Neill 3/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on the 9/11 attacks. Today, Joseph O'Neill. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—9. A Self, All Out at Sea 9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.	19:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Wolf 1/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a wolf! 19:30 The 9/11 Letters—4. Lionel Shriver 4/5 Ten years on, five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Lionel Shriver. 19:45 The Offing by Benjamin Myers—10. Galvanised by Love 10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.	19:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of Byron 1/4 Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career. 19:30 The 9/11 Letters—5. Michael Morpurgo 5/5 Ten years on five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Michael Morpurgo. 19:45 Short Works—A Man Who Used to Have Friends by João Morais Chris would like to be a better man...	19:45 TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—Blast from the Past 2/1 11-year-old Geoffrey dreams of rockets while living with neglectful and eccentric parents	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Noah Wyle ER actor Noah Wyle chooses Rickie Lee Jones and Sergei Prokofiev. 19:50 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert looks back on that summer that changed his life. Read by Kevin Whately.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, India 7/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Anuvab Pal and Cyrus Broacha 20:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 The sports agent is keen on a new cricketer, but colleagues have concerns.	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty. 20:30 Life in London—The Show Folks 5/6 Desperate Pierce tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures on stage.	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, George Orwell 1/5 James Walton's literary quiz with Louise Doughty and John O'Farrell. 20:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Merv has always worn jeans, so why does Pam want to take him shopping?	20:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins with Jason Cook, Cerys Matthews, David Aaronovitch and Sara Pascoe. 20:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he'll never manage the party and present without her.	20:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 20:30 Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service 2/6 Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—French Cricket The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. 20:30 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions 11/13 Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
21:00	21:00 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin - Part 1 David Haig stars as the suburban comic hero who's had enough of the rat race.	21:00 Working Titles—2. The Rise Reggie Perrin tries to escape the rat race once and for all.	21:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—May Belfort 1/4 The Irish singer turned lady of the night. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 21:45 Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce—1. Charles Stuart Parnell 1/2 When Dublin canvassers gather, it isn't long before drink and nostalgia sour the evening.	21:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Footitt and Chocolat 2/4 A circus double-act is in jeopardy. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 21:45 Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce—2. Benefit This Country 2/2 The Dublin canvassers engage in political debate, and laud their hero.	21:00 Posters of Montmartre by John Peacock—Casque d'Or 3/4 Paris revolutionaries make a fatal stand. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. 21:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 2, The Cowslip Field 1/3 The tale of a tender moment among the spring flowers.	21:00 Rik Mayall on Radio—2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales 2/2 John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio work of Rik Mayall	21:00 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—Tilly 4/6 Confusion reigns over a very important visitor to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild. 21:30 Take It From Here—From 17/01/1956 Meet San Quentin prison's least successful escapee, and will Eth dump Ron in The Glums?
22:00	22:00 Unspeakable—Series 4, 1. No Worries If Not 1/6 Excessive modesty, not being a bother, and channeling your inner-dog. 22:30 Truly, Madly, Bletchley—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 More from Britain's first public access cable radio show. 22:45 Quando, Quando, Quando—Love and Marriage 5/6 The queue builds for a two-cuts-for-one wedding deal.	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E4: Always Listen to the Question! 4/6 Paul challenges his audience in Boston, Lincolnshire, to listen very carefully. 22:30 Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Andrew delivers a themed date. Dave's ex-school bully is back. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Stewart Lee 1/3 Stephen Bailey chats to stand-up comedian Stewart Lee about his new book, Pea Green Boat.	22:00 Best Medicine—Series 3, 6 - Team Sports, Making Sense, Pet Dog Blood Donors, Board Games 6/6 Josh Pugh’s Team Sports kicks off vs Synaesthesia, Pet Dog Blood Donors and Board Games. 22:30 Delve Special—Series 4, Not-So-Supergrasses 3/4 If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Stewart Lee 2/3 Stephen Bailey chats to stand-up comedian Stewart Lee about his new book, Pea Green Boat.	22:00 Icklewick FM—Series 1, 6. The Mob 6/6 It’s Mischief Night and all of Icklewick are celebrating and looting (as is tradition). 22:30 A Look Back at the Nineties—1999 5/5 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Rory Bremner 'look back' at the decade yet to happen. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Stewart Lee 3/3 Stephen Bailey chats to stand-up comedian Stewart Lee about his new book, Pea Green Boat.	22:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 1. Sara Barron and Nish Kumar 1/8 Laura Smyth hears about mad catchphrases and unforgetable parenting techniques. 22:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Isaac Newton 3/6 The comedian offers his assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists.	22:00 The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives. 22:30 A Bit of Fry and Laurie—First Bit 1/2 Coffee in the executive lounge and dramatic soap revelations. Choice cuts from BBC TV.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk 4/6 An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make. 22:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Look Who's Stalking 5/6 Mrs Naughtie is being pursued. Could the Laird possibly be to blame? 22:45 Elastic Planet—The Objects 5/6 What do shipwrecked objects have in common? Cosmic comedy of connections.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 121, Episode 1 1/8 Andy Zaltzman is back for a brand new series of The News Quiz. 23:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Stoneybridge Town Council prepares to receive the town's first ever tourist.	23:00 Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, Iceland 2/6 The country legend visits Iceland to help save the world from its financial mess. 23:15 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Headless - Civil War Radio 4/6 English Civil War reports as they happen - with all the decapitations and more. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 10, Sharon Horgan talks to Dennis Kelly 6/6 Writer and actress Sharon Horgan talks to theatre and TV writer Dennis Kelly.	23:00 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Justin has to cope with not having a plus one to bring to his school reunion. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 17, New series. New term. New prime minister 1/5 New series. New term. New prime minister. 23:45 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 1 1/8 Goldfish Liam and Anton contemplate the meaning of their existence.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 2 2/8 The Luton laureate entertains a class of schoolchildren. 23:15 Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, Tir Na Nog 2/4 Comic modern reworkings of popular ancient Irish stories. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The pathology lab sets up a surprising new medical empathy scheme.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Giles Coren 4/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites restaurant critic and die-hard carnivore Giles Coren to be vegan 23:30 The Show What You Wrote—Series 3, The End 4/4 The sketch show written by the public.	23:00 Fred at The Stand—Series 3, Carl Hutchinson, Priya Hall, Laura Lexx and Seann Walsh 3/8 A stand-up show like never before, featuring some of the country's funniest people. 23:30 Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Dead Swan 2/5 Flat dweller Sean's bad-tempered and reckless past comes back in the shape of a dead swan.	23:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, The Jethro Tree 3/6 Ed joins his daughter, Eli, to save a famous oak tree. 23:30 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Old-style print journalist Maddox must compete with a new editor - an actual female.

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