Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 26 October - 1 November 2026

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00:00	00:00 Limelight—SteelHeads, 4. Break Point 4/5 The Bill Gates Rest Home, the cure, a trade in body parts… 00:30 Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper—The Trust of Logres 4/4 The children near the end of their quest, over sea and under stone.	00:00 Fame in the Family—James Taylor James Taylor talks to Penny Junor about life as the son of musician Martin Taylor. 00:30 Stars of the 50s - Alma Cogan Chris Stuart profiles one of the biggest singing stars of the 1950s	00:00 A Good Read—Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads. 00:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 1. Confidence in Modern Life 1/3 Laura Barton examines the place of confidence in modern life.	00:00 Archive on 4—Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.	00:00 Great Lives—Harry Houdini Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush. 00:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 2. Schooling and Social Background 2/3 Laura Barton examines the place of school and background in determining confidence.	00:00 Soul Music—Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto Exploration of the impact of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto. 00:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 3. Everyday Lives and Relationships 3/3 Laura Barton explores the role of confidence in our everyday lives and relationships.	00:00 The Wicker Man Terrifying audio adaptation of the cult 1973 film. With Brian Blessed. 00:50 The World of The Wicker Man—Evelyn Hollow meets Lesley Mackie Evelyn Hollow speaks to the actress Lesley Mackie about appearing in The Wicker Man.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, Professor Dame Jane Francis Professor Dame Jane Francis is castaway by Kirsty Young. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.	01:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 5. Intrigue 5/7 Smiley is piecing together a complex web of 'Circus' intrigue.... 01:30 The Sand Leopard—6. The Leopard Crouches 6/8 Can Captain Geth Straker recapture the Peregrine? Stars Neil McCallum.	01:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 6. Betrayal 6/7 Smiley's investigations are almost complete. There is still a loose end.... 01:30 The Sand Leopard—7. The Long Dive 7/8 With the true nature of the treasure revealed, which side will Straker choose?	01:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 7. Revealed 7/7 Smiley devises the stratagem to reveal the identity of the Russian 'mole'. 01:30 The Sand Leopard—8. Surface Break 8/8 Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides and foil his sinister plan?	01:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—1. Chichikov's Scheme 1/2 Chichikov arrives in a Russian town with the Narrator to tout for dead serfs.	01:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—2. Chichikov Escapes 2/2 Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Hallowe'en Party The Belgian sleuth investigates the murder of a child on All Hallows' Eve.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Terrifying Verse Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A story of opportunity and good intentions.	02:00 Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980 Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	02:00 Comedy Showcase—The Pig's Back Seamus and Dinny cross the water in search of fame and fortune. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.	02:00 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition... 02:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia.	02:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken gets a surprise! 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).	02:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together? 02:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 15 15/20 Blast off! Kenneth Horne and the gang are heading into space!	02:30 Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder (Omnibus) The life of Eileen, George Orwell's forgotten first wife, is uncovered.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Juliet Stevenson Actress Juliet Stevenson chooses tracks by Doris Day and David Bowie. 03:50 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot (Omnibus) The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot.	03:00 Plum House—Series 2, Wedding Bells 6/6 The team prepare to host their first wedding at the museum. But the groom has cold feet. 03:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—6. A Gruesome Discovery 6/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 03:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—1. 2011 1/5 Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.	03:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. 03:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—7. A Mystery Figure 7/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 03:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—2. 2016 2/5 Carly is 18 and her headmistress wants to see her...	03:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 5. We Are Family 5/6 Roger’s formidable Auntie Hilda comes to stay. 03:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—8. Stolen Goods 8/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 03:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—3. 2021 3/5 Carly is 23. She returns to her old school to see her ex-headmistress.	03:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 03:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—9. The Night-Time Drive 9/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 03:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—4. 2026 4/5 Five years later, angry Carly bumps into her ex-Headmistress.	03:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 03:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—10. Charlie's Plans for the Future 10/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 03:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—5. 2031 5/5 Sarah’s life has changed. She visits ex-pupil Carly with a plan.	03:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 3. The Horns of a Dilemma by Carol Russell 3/5 Bathsheba's marriage is in trouble - maybe talking it over will help?
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 6 6/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Jenny Éclair, Tony Hawks, Richard Herring and Paul Sinha. 04:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends 2/6 Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 6 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 04:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher 5/6 Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys a lot of sinks.	04:00 Hoax!—From 27/12/1994 Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Dulcie Gray, Miles Kington or John Wells? 04:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Sensation Novel 2/5 Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.	04:00 My Generation—6. Dashing through the Decades The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie. 04:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas 2/4 Marlborough Road's multi-tasking Saffron needs cleaner Sally's help.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott. 04:30 Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton 2/4 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.	04:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 04:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Indefinite Articles Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true?
05:00	05:00 Whack-O!—The Boxing Championship Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing. 05:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Too Much To Swallow 13/20 More trouble for Jimmy. Will he ever get to see the circus?	05:00 Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais—1. Gargantua 1/2 A young giant faces laughable insanity due to ignorance, crones and syphilitic professors.	05:00 Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais—2. Pantagruel 2/2 Pantagruel and his friend embark on a quest to discover whether marriage is for them.	05:00 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) in Conversation by Mike Walker Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, talks candidly about his life... 05:30 A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift's 'solution' to the Irish problem of 1729 is a devastating satire.....	05:00 Drama on 4—A Dangerous Thing by John Sessions Biographical drama about the enduring friendship between Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift 05:45 Short Works—The Centaur's Spectacles by Katherine Rundell A pair of spectacles made by a centaur have an extraordinary effect.	05:00 Volcano by Peter Wolf A mill-owner's wife from Victorian England starts a perilous journey to climb a volcano.	05:00 The Grimsby Ghostbusters Martyn Wiley takes a creepy journey with a team investigating ghosts and poltergeists. 05:30 Fear in the Furrows Exploring the darker side of the landscape and the revival of Folk Horror in the arts.
06:00	06:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 5. Intrigue 5/7 Smiley is piecing together a complex web of 'Circus' intrigue.... 06:30 The Sand Leopard—6. The Leopard Crouches 6/8 Can Captain Geth Straker recapture the Peregrine? Stars Neil McCallum.	06:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 6. Betrayal 6/7 Smiley's investigations are almost complete. There is still a loose end.... 06:30 The Sand Leopard—7. The Long Dive 7/8 With the true nature of the treasure revealed, which side will Straker choose?	06:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 7. Revealed 7/7 Smiley devises the stratagem to reveal the identity of the Russian 'mole'. 06:30 The Sand Leopard—8. Surface Break 8/8 Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides and foil his sinister plan?	06:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—1. Chichikov's Scheme 1/2 Chichikov arrives in a Russian town with the Narrator to tout for dead serfs.	06:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—2. Chichikov Escapes 2/2 Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Hallowe'en Party The Belgian sleuth investigates the murder of a child on All Hallows' Eve.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Scorpios, John Cleese Comedian and actor John Cleese is castaway by Sue Lawley. 06:45 Look Both Ways Lynne Truss celebrates 50 years of the Zebra Crossing.
07:00	07:00 Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980 Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	07:00 Comedy Showcase—The Pig's Back Seamus and Dinny cross the water in search of fame and fortune. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.	07:00 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition... 07:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia.	07:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken gets a surprise! 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).	07:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together? 07:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 15 15/20 Blast off! Kenneth Horne and the gang are heading into space!	07:30 Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder (Omnibus) The life of Eileen, George Orwell's forgotten first wife, is uncovered.	07:00 Poetry Extra—The Company of Poets Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter. 07:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Joyce has made a gruesome discovery. How will it impact her brother?
08:00	08:00 Plum House—Series 2, Wedding Bells 6/6 The team prepare to host their first wedding at the museum. But the groom has cold feet. 08:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—6. A Gruesome Discovery 6/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 08:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—1. 2011 1/5 Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.	08:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. 08:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—7. A Mystery Figure 7/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 08:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—2. 2016 2/5 Carly is 18 and her headmistress wants to see her...	08:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 5. We Are Family 5/6 Roger’s formidable Auntie Hilda comes to stay. 08:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—8. Stolen Goods 8/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 08:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—3. 2021 3/5 Carly is 23. She returns to her old school to see her ex-headmistress.	08:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 08:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—9. The Night-Time Drive 9/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 08:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—4. 2026 4/5 Five years later, angry Carly bumps into her ex-Headmistress.	08:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 08:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—10. Charlie's Plans for the Future 10/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 08:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—5. 2031 5/5 Sarah’s life has changed. She visits ex-pupil Carly with a plan.	08:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 3. The Horns of a Dilemma by Carol Russell 3/5 Bathsheba's marriage is in trouble - maybe talking it over will help?	08:40 Witness History—Harry Houdini 1904. A performance in London's West End made Harry Houdini world famous.... 08:50 The Core by Mike Bartlett (Omnibus) Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.
09:00	09:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Laura Smyth 2/6 Paul asks comedian Laura Smyth about her pet peeves and worst nightmares. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—1. Ancient Ghosts 1/10 Kirsty Logan explores the evolution of Ghost Lore. 09:45 Daily Service—Trees of life - The Garden of Eden Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Grace Thomas	09:00 Heresy—Series 13, Episode 2 2/6 Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—2. So Shall You Be 2/10 The tale of the medieval Revenant, a ghost made of flesh and bone. 09:45 Daily Service—Trees of life - The almond tree Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Steve Williams	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, International Space Station 3/8 Glenn is desperate to go into space but is he made of the Right Stuff - or just Stuff? 09:30 A History of Ghosts—3. The Pregnant Ghost 3/10 Discovering how, and why, a ghost woman would give birth to a living child. 09:45 Daily Service—Trees of life - The sycamore tree Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Swarzy	09:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 3. The Bully 3/6 A bullying scandal causes havoc in the Alzheimers Alliance office. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—4. The Impossible Ghost 4/10 How ghost lore survives, even when we are told they are impossible. 09:45 Daily Service—Trees of life - The cross Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Littledale.	09:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 8. Katherine Ryan and Daniel Foxx 8/8 Laura Smyth hears about big personalities, big opinions and the gift of audacity. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—5. La Llorona 5/10 Exploring the tale of an iconic ghost in Latin American culture - La Llorona. 09:45 Daily Service—Trees of life - The tree of life Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Imogen Ball	09:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 09:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Indefinite Articles Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true?
10:00	10:00 Fame in the Family—James Taylor James Taylor talks to Penny Junor about life as the son of musician Martin Taylor. 10:30 Stars of the 50s - Alma Cogan Chris Stuart profiles one of the biggest singing stars of the 1950s	10:00 A Good Read—Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads. 10:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 1. Confidence in Modern Life 1/3 Laura Barton examines the place of confidence in modern life.	10:00 Archive on 4—Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.	10:00 Great Lives—Harry Houdini Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush. 10:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 2. Schooling and Social Background 2/3 Laura Barton examines the place of school and background in determining confidence.	10:00 Soul Music—Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto Exploration of the impact of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto. 10:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 3. Everyday Lives and Relationships 3/3 Laura Barton explores the role of confidence in our everyday lives and relationships.	10:00 The Grimsby Ghostbusters Martyn Wiley takes a creepy journey with a team investigating ghosts and poltergeists. 10:30 Fear in the Furrows Exploring the darker side of the landscape and the revival of Folk Horror in the arts.	10:00 Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. 10:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Dial Jim for Trouble 14/20 The cheeky schoolboy sparks more family confusion!
11:00	11:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 5. Intrigue 5/7 Smiley is piecing together a complex web of 'Circus' intrigue.... 11:30 The Sand Leopard—6. The Leopard Crouches 6/8 Can Captain Geth Straker recapture the Peregrine? Stars Neil McCallum.	11:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 6. Betrayal 6/7 Smiley's investigations are almost complete. There is still a loose end.... 11:30 The Sand Leopard—7. The Long Dive 7/8 With the true nature of the treasure revealed, which side will Straker choose?	11:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 7. Revealed 7/7 Smiley devises the stratagem to reveal the identity of the Russian 'mole'. 11:30 The Sand Leopard—8. Surface Break 8/8 Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides and foil his sinister plan?	11:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—1. Chichikov's Scheme 1/2 Chichikov arrives in a Russian town with the Narrator to tout for dead serfs.	11:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—2. Chichikov Escapes 2/2 Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.	11:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Hallowe'en Party The Belgian sleuth investigates the murder of a child on All Hallows' Eve.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Scorpios, John Cleese Comedian and actor John Cleese is castaway by Sue Lawley. 11:45 Look Both Ways Lynne Truss celebrates 50 years of the Zebra Crossing.
12:00	12:00 Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980 Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	12:00 Comedy Showcase—The Pig's Back Seamus and Dinny cross the water in search of fame and fortune. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.	12:00 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition... 12:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia.	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken gets a surprise! 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).	12:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together? 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 15 15/20 Blast off! Kenneth Horne and the gang are heading into space!	12:30 Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder (Omnibus) The life of Eileen, George Orwell's forgotten first wife, is uncovered.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Company of Poets Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter. 12:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Joyce has made a gruesome discovery. How will it impact her brother?
13:00	13:00 Plum House—Series 2, Wedding Bells 6/6 The team prepare to host their first wedding at the museum. But the groom has cold feet. 13:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—6. A Gruesome Discovery 6/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 13:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—1. 2011 1/5 Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.	13:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. 13:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—7. A Mystery Figure 7/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 13:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—2. 2016 2/5 Carly is 18 and her headmistress wants to see her...	13:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 5. We Are Family 5/6 Roger’s formidable Auntie Hilda comes to stay. 13:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—8. Stolen Goods 8/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 13:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—3. 2021 3/5 Carly is 23. She returns to her old school to see her ex-headmistress.	13:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 13:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—9. The Night-Time Drive 9/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 13:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—4. 2026 4/5 Five years later, angry Carly bumps into her ex-Headmistress.	13:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 13:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—10. Charlie's Plans for the Future 10/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 13:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—5. 2031 5/5 Sarah’s life has changed. She visits ex-pupil Carly with a plan.	13:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 3. The Horns of a Dilemma by Carol Russell 3/5 Bathsheba's marriage is in trouble - maybe talking it over will help?	13:40 Witness History—Harry Houdini 1904. A performance in London's West End made Harry Houdini world famous.... 13:50 The Core by Mike Bartlett (Omnibus) Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 6 6/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Jenny Éclair, Tony Hawks, Richard Herring and Paul Sinha. 14:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends 2/6 Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 6 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 14:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher 5/6 Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys a lot of sinks.	14:00 Hoax!—From 27/12/1994 Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Dulcie Gray, Miles Kington or John Wells? 14:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Sensation Novel 2/5 Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.	14:00 My Generation—6. Dashing through the Decades The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie. 14:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas 2/4 Marlborough Road's multi-tasking Saffron needs cleaner Sally's help.	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott. 14:30 Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton 2/4 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.	14:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 14:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Indefinite Articles Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true?
15:00	15:00 Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais—1. Gargantua 1/2 A young giant faces laughable insanity due to ignorance, crones and syphilitic professors.	15:00 Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais—2. Pantagruel 2/2 Pantagruel and his friend embark on a quest to discover whether marriage is for them.	15:00 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) in Conversation by Mike Walker Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, talks candidly about his life... 15:30 A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift's 'solution' to the Irish problem of 1729 is a devastating satire.....	15:00 Drama on 4—A Dangerous Thing by John Sessions Biographical drama about the enduring friendship between Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift 15:45 Short Works—The Centaur's Spectacles by Katherine Rundell A pair of spectacles made by a centaur have an extraordinary effect.	15:00 Volcano by Peter Wolf A mill-owner's wife from Victorian England starts a perilous journey to climb a volcano.	15:00 The Grimsby Ghostbusters Martyn Wiley takes a creepy journey with a team investigating ghosts and poltergeists. 15:30 Fear in the Furrows Exploring the darker side of the landscape and the revival of Folk Horror in the arts.	15:00 Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. 15:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Dial Jim for Trouble 14/20 The cheeky schoolboy sparks more family confusion!
16:00	16:00 Fame in the Family—James Taylor James Taylor talks to Penny Junor about life as the son of musician Martin Taylor. 16:30 Stars of the 50s - Alma Cogan Chris Stuart profiles one of the biggest singing stars of the 1950s	16:00 A Good Read—Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads. 16:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 1. Confidence in Modern Life 1/3 Laura Barton examines the place of confidence in modern life.	16:00 Archive on 4—Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.	16:00 Great Lives—Harry Houdini Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush. 16:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 2. Schooling and Social Background 2/3 Laura Barton examines the place of school and background in determining confidence.	16:00 Soul Music—Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto Exploration of the impact of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto. 16:30 The Confidence Trick—Series 1, 3. Everyday Lives and Relationships 3/3 Laura Barton explores the role of confidence in our everyday lives and relationships.	16:00 The Wicker Man Terrifying audio adaptation of the cult 1973 film. With Brian Blessed. 16:50 The World of The Wicker Man—Evelyn Hollow meets Lesley Mackie Evelyn Hollow speaks to the actress Lesley Mackie about appearing in The Wicker Man.	16:00 Drama on 4—Shard by Stewart Roche Three friends arrive at an island commune - but there is a price that must be paid. 16:45 Short Works—At the Rising of the Sun by Andrew Michael Hurley With a failing marriage on a volcanic Spanish Island, a man appeals to a higher power.
17:00	17:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 5. Intrigue 5/7 Smiley is piecing together a complex web of 'Circus' intrigue.... 17:30 The Sand Leopard—6. The Leopard Crouches 6/8 Can Captain Geth Straker recapture the Peregrine? Stars Neil McCallum.	17:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 6. Betrayal 6/7 Smiley's investigations are almost complete. There is still a loose end.... 17:30 The Sand Leopard—7. The Long Dive 7/8 With the true nature of the treasure revealed, which side will Straker choose?	17:00 John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 7. Revealed 7/7 Smiley devises the stratagem to reveal the identity of the Russian 'mole'. 17:30 The Sand Leopard—8. Surface Break 8/8 Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides and foil his sinister plan?	17:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—1. Chichikov's Scheme 1/2 Chichikov arrives in a Russian town with the Narrator to tout for dead serfs.	17:00 Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol—2. Chichikov Escapes 2/2 Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.	17:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Hallowe'en Party The Belgian sleuth investigates the murder of a child on All Hallows' Eve.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Scorpios, John Cleese Comedian and actor John Cleese is castaway by Sue Lawley. 17:45 Look Both Ways Lynne Truss celebrates 50 years of the Zebra Crossing.
18:00	18:00 On air Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980 Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	18:00 Comedy Showcase—The Pig's Back Seamus and Dinny cross the water in search of fame and fortune. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.	18:00 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition... 18:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia.	18:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken gets a surprise! 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).	18:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together? 18:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 15 15/20 Blast off! Kenneth Horne and the gang are heading into space!	18:30 Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder (Omnibus) The life of Eileen, George Orwell's forgotten first wife, is uncovered.	18:00 Poetry Extra—The Company of Poets Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter. 18:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Joyce has made a gruesome discovery. How will it impact her brother?
19:00	19:00 Plum House—Series 2, Wedding Bells 6/6 The team prepare to host their first wedding at the museum. But the groom has cold feet. 19:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—6. A Gruesome Discovery 6/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 19:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—1. 2011 1/5 Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.	19:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. 19:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—7. A Mystery Figure 7/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 19:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—2. 2016 2/5 Carly is 18 and her headmistress wants to see her...	19:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 5. We Are Family 5/6 Roger’s formidable Auntie Hilda comes to stay. 19:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—8. Stolen Goods 8/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 19:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—3. 2021 3/5 Carly is 23. She returns to her old school to see her ex-headmistress.	19:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 19:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—9. The Night-Time Drive 9/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 19:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—4. 2026 4/5 Five years later, angry Carly bumps into her ex-Headmistress.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—10. Charlie's Plans for the Future 10/10 A story of opportunity and good intentions. 19:45 The Core by Mike Bartlett—5. 2031 5/5 Sarah’s life has changed. She visits ex-pupil Carly with a plan.	19:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 3. The Horns of a Dilemma by Carol Russell 3/5 Bathsheba's marriage is in trouble - maybe talking it over will help?	19:40 Witness History—Harry Houdini 1904. A performance in London's West End made Harry Houdini world famous.... 19:50 The Core by Mike Bartlett (Omnibus) Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 6 6/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Jenny Éclair, Tony Hawks, Richard Herring and Paul Sinha. 20:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends 2/6 Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?	20:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 6 6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 20:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher 5/6 Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys a lot of sinks.	20:00 Hoax!—From 27/12/1994 Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Dulcie Gray, Miles Kington or John Wells? 20:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Sensation Novel 2/5 Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.	20:00 My Generation—6. Dashing through the Decades The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie. 20:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas 2/4 Marlborough Road's multi-tasking Saffron needs cleaner Sally's help.	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott. 20:30 Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton 2/4 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.	20:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 20:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Indefinite Articles Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true?
21:00	21:00 Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais—1. Gargantua 1/2 A young giant faces laughable insanity due to ignorance, crones and syphilitic professors.	21:00 Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais—2. Pantagruel 2/2 Pantagruel and his friend embark on a quest to discover whether marriage is for them.	21:00 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) in Conversation by Mike Walker Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, talks candidly about his life... 21:30 A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift's 'solution' to the Irish problem of 1729 is a devastating satire.....	21:00 Drama on 4—A Dangerous Thing by John Sessions Biographical drama about the enduring friendship between Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift 21:45 Short Works—The Centaur's Spectacles by Katherine Rundell A pair of spectacles made by a centaur have an extraordinary effect.	21:00 Volcano by Peter Wolf A mill-owner's wife from Victorian England starts a perilous journey to climb a volcano.	21:00 The Grimsby Ghostbusters Martyn Wiley takes a creepy journey with a team investigating ghosts and poltergeists. 21:30 Fear in the Furrows Exploring the darker side of the landscape and the revival of Folk Horror in the arts.	21:00 Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. 21:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Dial Jim for Trouble 14/20 The cheeky schoolboy sparks more family confusion!
22:00	22:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Laura Smyth 2/6 Paul asks comedian Laura Smyth about her pet peeves and worst nightmares. 22:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—A Lot of Knowledge 6/6 The forgotten Thompson Twin reveals why rock 'n' roll can be a cruel mistress. 22:45 The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza—Final Stretch 6/6 Poet Sir Ralph takes on prisoner Jermaine in an Eminem-style battle of the mics	22:00 Heresy—Series 13, Episode 2 2/6 Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom. 22:30 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper 1/6 Buying a carpet sweeper becomes a major operation for Linda.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, International Space Station 3/8 Glenn is desperate to go into space but is he made of the Right Stuff - or just Stuff? 22:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Journey to the Centre of Rick 6/6 England and Wales face the brink of war. Only Rick Wakeman can help Mitch avert disaster.	22:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 3. The Bully 3/6 A bullying scandal causes havoc in the Alzheimers Alliance office. 22:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Myths 3/6 Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) 3/3 Tonight Rob Deering concludes his chat with Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie).	22:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 8. Katherine Ryan and Daniel Foxx 8/8 Laura Smyth hears about big personalities, big opinions and the gift of audacity. 22:30 Masala FM—Episode 4 4/6 The station is only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top 'royal' phones in.	22:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 2 2/6 Host Alan Partridge faces up to a nine-year-old prodigy, a hypnotist and a bad boy lawyer. 22:30 The League of Gentlemen's Ghost Chase The League of Gentlemen reunite for an evening in one of Britain's most haunted houses.	22:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, Monsters 1/6 The spoof TV sci-fi star explains life's big mysteries. With Tom Baker. 22:30 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Llandudno to Cardiff 6/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Llandudno to Cardiff, meeting strangers on his train.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 121, 8. 'Everyday fixes' 8/8 Has The News Quiz managed to avoid being hacked? 23:30 Revolting People—Series 3, Over the Rainbow 4/6 Mary discovers that there's no place like home. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton.	23:00 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 The women US astronauts of Mercury 13, who never got into space. 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, A Slight Alteration 5/6 Tessa Peake-Jones plays a dressmaker whose latest commission comes at a cost. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Memory issues and is Mary really Mary? Manchester sketch show.	23:00 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 2. Sheffield 2/4 Mark and his studio audience consider community gardening, homelessness and education. 23:30 Twenty Players—Series 1, Archie McGillivray 3/6 Tony Gubba tells the story of the world's greatest golfing balloonist. 23:45 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 8 8/8 Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton and their owners.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Meera Syal 1/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites Meera Syal to try new experiences, like watching football. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, First Impressions 2/4 Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to first impressions.	23:00 For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 5 5/5 Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s. In the Fens, the full hideous truth is revealed. 23:15 Helen Lederer - All Change—5. Jealousy: Fact or Fusion 5/5 With Phil acting suspiciously, Helen takes action... 23:30 Unnatural Acts—Series 2, Mean Streets 1/6 Kit has a shop. Caroline’s part of Neighbourhood Watch. What can Jeremy and Paul do?	23:00 Fed or Dead Delivery cyclist Kyle was busy during Covid - then a zombie apocalypse dropped. 23:30 Son of Cliche—Weird Magazines Spoofing student life and a meaty mammal.	23:00 Party—Series 2, Is the Party Over? 4/4 The politicians decide to tackle drugs and homelessness, but what about their future? 23:30 The Mark Steel Revolution—The Russian Revolution 3/6 The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.

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