Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 November 2026

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00:00	00:00 Drama on 4—Shard by Stewart Roche Three friends arrive at an island commune - but there is a price that must be paid. 00:45 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.	00:00 Fame in the Family—Li-Da Kruger Li-Da Kruger talks to Penny Junor about life as the daughter of Prue Leith. 00:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	00:00 A Good Read—Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books. 00:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	00:00 Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist	00:00 Great Lives—Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace 00:30 Planks and a Passion Libby Purves follows the story of the Bridge, London's theatre near Tower Bridge.	00:00 Ed Doolan Interviews...—Frank Carson Northern Irish funny man Frank Carson chats about his life and showbiz career.	00:00 Landfall by Mike Walker Recovering ore from a mystery planet, five misfits encounter an extraordinary intelligence
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Scorpios, John Cleese Comedian and actor John Cleese is castaway by Sue Lawley. 01:45 Look Both Ways Lynne Truss celebrates 50 years of the Zebra Crossing.	01:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 1. Number Stations 1/5 A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned? 01:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	01:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 2. Zero Sum 2/5 DS Murray believes she has found the killer but Greg is not convinced. 01:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	01:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 3. Hierarchy of Victims 3/5 Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand’s coded broadcast. 01:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	01:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 4. 97 4/5 Dead Hand’s code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim? 01:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she as naïve as she makes out?	01:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 5. Ceasefire Babies 5/5 Dead Hand adds another voice to his code. 01:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	01:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The Company of Poets Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter. 02:30 The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Joyce has made a gruesome discovery. How will it impact her brother?	02:00 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	02:00 Comedy Showcase—Redeeming Brian Just what is it like to be working in the Department for Political Correctness? 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver 4/24 As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?	02:00 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate. 02:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter 6/8 The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...	02:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 02:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2 2/13 A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.	02:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert 5/7 The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale. 02:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 16 16/20 Spanish dramas in El Fred and Hornera on holidays.	02:30 The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus) A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.
03:00	03:40 Witness History—Harry Houdini 1904. A performance in London's West End made Harry Houdini world famous.... 03:50 The Core by Mike Bartlett (Omnibus) Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.	03:00 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh 03:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—1. Mountains 1/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book. 03:45 For The Love Of Willie—1. Dreaming 1/1 Scotland during the Second World War. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...	03:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 03:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—2. Art, Love and Mortality 2/5 Berger reflects how paintings depict time and how we value the landscape around us. 03:45 For The Love Of Willie—2. Married 2/1 The teenage Peggy dreams of kissing her employer - and meets his wife for the first time.	03:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 6. This Old Heart of Mine 6/6 Joanna plans a new way of life. 03:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—3. Mass Migration and a True Home 3/5 Berger explores the psychic impact of mass migration and the sense of a true home. 03:45 For The Love Of Willie—3. Belief 3/1 Young Peggy begins to believe that her boss will choose her...	03:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 03:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—4. The Century of Banishment 4/5 Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment. 03:45 For The Love Of Willie—4. Choices 4/1 Young Peggy is pregnant. What should she do?	03:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 03:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—5. Caravaggio 5/5 Berger surveys the work of his favourite painter, Caravaggio. 03:45 For The Love Of Willie—5. Decisions 5/1 Peggy's mother decides how to deal with the disgrace of her pregnancy.	03:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 4. Whatever's Happened to Joanna Spring? by Brenda Gilhooly 4/5 Joanna finds her own voice after a split from her controlling boyfriend.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 04:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Girls and Boys 3/6 Pete has found out about PJ. He is unhappy, so are Cassie and Bill.	04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman. 04:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party 6/6 Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.	04:00 Hoax!—From 3/1/1995 Ray Cooney, Peter Jones and Denis Norden tell stories. Who is the liar? 04:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Colossal Idea 3/5 A retired grocer heads for Margate to become an author but all is not what it seems.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford. 04:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws 3/4 Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Nick Helm, Isy Suttie and Dougie Anderson. 04:30 Bookcases—Series 1, The Man in White 3/4 Bored by Gerald, Cordelia is having fun with struggling Wilkie Collins.	04:00 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive. 04:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
05:00	05:00 Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. 05:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Dial Jim for Trouble 14/20 The cheeky schoolboy sparks more family confusion!	05:00 Death and the Magician by Raymund FitzSimons How will Harry Houdini's relentless investigation of psychic claims end? 05:45 Simon McBurney on "And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos" Simon McBurney on John Berger's book 'And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos'.	05:00 Drama on 4—A Fortunate Man by John Berger A writer follows a doctor going about his work in the mid-1960s Forest of Dean.	05:00 Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, A Manager's Wife A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband. 05:45 Lena by Carla Lane A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there's more to life.	05:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in the Mews Poirot investigates a young woman's death on Guy Fawkes night.	05:00 Ceremonial in Three Flats by John Mortimer Secrets are revealed as strangers gather round TVs to watch the 1953 coronation. 05:45 Daphne Du Maurier—And His Letters Grew Colder A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006	05:00 A Grand Day Out The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.
06:00	06:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 1. Number Stations 1/5 A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned? 06:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	06:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 2. Zero Sum 2/5 DS Murray believes she has found the killer but Greg is not convinced. 06:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	06:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 3. Hierarchy of Victims 3/5 Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand’s coded broadcast. 06:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	06:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 4. 97 4/5 Dead Hand’s code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim? 06:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she as naïve as she makes out?	06:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 5. Ceasefire Babies 5/5 Dead Hand adds another voice to his code. 06:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	06:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.	06:00 Desert Island Discs—Margaret Atwood Writer Margaret Atwood is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
07:00	07:00 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	07:00 Comedy Showcase—Redeeming Brian Just what is it like to be working in the Department for Political Correctness? 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver 4/24 As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?	07:00 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate. 07:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter 6/8 The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...	07:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 07:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2 2/13 A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.	07:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert 5/7 The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale. 07:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 16 16/20 Spanish dramas in El Fred and Hornera on holidays.	07:30 The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus) A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Super-Infinite - John Donne & Letters to a Young Poet - Don Paterson Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger (Omnibus) “The best ever writer on art.” The visionary author's most personal work.
08:00	08:00 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh 08:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—1. Mountains 1/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book. 08:45 For The Love Of Willie—1. Dreaming 1/1 Scotland during the Second World War. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...	08:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 08:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—2. Art, Love and Mortality 2/5 Berger reflects how paintings depict time and how we value the landscape around us. 08:45 For The Love Of Willie—2. Married 2/1 The teenage Peggy dreams of kissing her employer - and meets his wife for the first time.	08:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 6. This Old Heart of Mine 6/6 Joanna plans a new way of life. 08:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—3. Mass Migration and a True Home 3/5 Berger explores the psychic impact of mass migration and the sense of a true home. 08:45 For The Love Of Willie—3. Belief 3/1 Young Peggy begins to believe that her boss will choose her...	08:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 08:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—4. The Century of Banishment 4/5 Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment. 08:45 For The Love Of Willie—4. Choices 4/1 Young Peggy is pregnant. What should she do?	08:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 08:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—5. Caravaggio 5/5 Berger surveys the work of his favourite painter, Caravaggio. 08:45 For The Love Of Willie—5. Decisions 5/1 Peggy's mother decides how to deal with the disgrace of her pregnancy.	08:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 4. Whatever's Happened to Joanna Spring? by Brenda Gilhooly 4/5 Joanna finds her own voice after a split from her controlling boyfriend.	08:40 Witness History—Armistice Day 1918 On November 11th 1918 at 11am, the guns of the First World War finally fell silent. 08:50 For The Love of Willie (Omnibus) Scotland in World War Two. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...
09:00	09:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Andy Hamilton 3/6 Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—6. The Whitewashed Ghost 6/10 Kirsty Logan discovers how the history of slavery is whitewashed in ghost stories. 09:45 Daily Service—All Saints - All Souls A service for All Souls Day from Bishopthorpe Palace, led by Rev Dr Eleanor Sanderson.	09:00 Heresy—Series 13, Episode 3 3/6 Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—7. The Tell-Tale Ghost 7/10 Kirsty Logan tells the story of the only known case in which a ghost convicted a murderer. 09:45 Daily Service—All Saints/All Souls - Grief Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Georgia Clarke.	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, Millennium 4/8 A terrible Millennium party makes Glenn have an unexpected change of heart and pyjamas. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—8. The Spiritualists 8/10 Kirsty Logan examines Spiritualism via the life of celebrated medium Florence Cook. 09:45 Daily Service—All Saints/All Souls - Hope Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa.	09:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 4. The Influencer 4/6 Clive's feeling ill, and a diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—9. 20th-Century Poltergeist 9/10 Kirsty Logan explores how the poltergeist changed in the 20th century. 09:45 Daily Service—All Saints/All Souls - The Shadow of Death Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Rachel Mann.	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name. 09:30 A History of Ghosts—10. Did You Hear That? 10/10 Kirsty Logan explores the modern quest to capture a ghost in a machine. 09:45 Daily Service—All Saints/ All Souls - Eternal Light Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan.	09:00 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive. 09:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
10:00	10:00 Fame in the Family—Li-Da Kruger Li-Da Kruger talks to Penny Junor about life as the daughter of Prue Leith. 10:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	10:00 A Good Read—Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books. 10:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	10:00 Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist	10:00 Great Lives—Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace 10:30 Planks and a Passion Libby Purves follows the story of the Bridge, London's theatre near Tower Bridge.	10:00 Ed Doolan Interviews...—Frank Carson Northern Irish funny man Frank Carson chats about his life and showbiz career.	10:00 A Grand Day Out The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.	10:00 Whack-O!—The Popularity Ballot Professor Jimmy Edwards hatches a plan to win a cash prize in a school popularity contest. 10:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Trouble from the Kick-off 15/20 More mayhem as Jimmy sparks a match-day mix-up.
11:00	11:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 1. Number Stations 1/5 A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned? 11:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	11:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 2. Zero Sum 2/5 DS Murray believes she has found the killer but Greg is not convinced. 11:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	11:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 3. Hierarchy of Victims 3/5 Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand’s coded broadcast. 11:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	11:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 4. 97 4/5 Dead Hand’s code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim? 11:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she as naïve as she makes out?	11:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 5. Ceasefire Babies 5/5 Dead Hand adds another voice to his code. 11:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	11:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.	11:00 Desert Island Discs—Margaret Atwood Writer Margaret Atwood is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
12:00	12:00 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	12:00 Comedy Showcase—Redeeming Brian Just what is it like to be working in the Department for Political Correctness? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver 4/24 As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?	12:00 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate. 12:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter 6/8 The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2 2/13 A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.	12:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert 5/7 The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 16 16/20 Spanish dramas in El Fred and Hornera on holidays.	12:30 The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus) A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Super-Infinite - John Donne & Letters to a Young Poet - Don Paterson Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger (Omnibus) “The best ever writer on art.” The visionary author's most personal work.
13:00	13:00 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh 13:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—1. Mountains 1/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book. 13:45 For The Love Of Willie—1. Dreaming 1/1 Scotland during the Second World War. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...	13:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 13:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—2. Art, Love and Mortality 2/5 Berger reflects how paintings depict time and how we value the landscape around us. 13:45 For The Love Of Willie—2. Married 2/1 The teenage Peggy dreams of kissing her employer - and meets his wife for the first time.	13:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 6. This Old Heart of Mine 6/6 Joanna plans a new way of life. 13:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—3. Mass Migration and a True Home 3/5 Berger explores the psychic impact of mass migration and the sense of a true home. 13:45 For The Love Of Willie—3. Belief 3/1 Young Peggy begins to believe that her boss will choose her...	13:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 13:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—4. The Century of Banishment 4/5 Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment. 13:45 For The Love Of Willie—4. Choices 4/1 Young Peggy is pregnant. What should she do?	13:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 13:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—5. Caravaggio 5/5 Berger surveys the work of his favourite painter, Caravaggio. 13:45 For The Love Of Willie—5. Decisions 5/1 Peggy's mother decides how to deal with the disgrace of her pregnancy.	13:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 4. Whatever's Happened to Joanna Spring? by Brenda Gilhooly 4/5 Joanna finds her own voice after a split from her controlling boyfriend.	13:40 Witness History—Armistice Day 1918 On November 11th 1918 at 11am, the guns of the First World War finally fell silent. 13:50 For The Love of Willie (Omnibus) Scotland in World War Two. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 14:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Girls and Boys 3/6 Pete has found out about PJ. He is unhappy, so are Cassie and Bill.	14:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman. 14:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party 6/6 Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.	14:00 Hoax!—From 3/1/1995 Ray Cooney, Peter Jones and Denis Norden tell stories. Who is the liar? 14:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Colossal Idea 3/5 A retired grocer heads for Margate to become an author but all is not what it seems.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford. 14:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws 3/4 Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Nick Helm, Isy Suttie and Dougie Anderson. 14:30 Bookcases—Series 1, The Man in White 3/4 Bored by Gerald, Cordelia is having fun with struggling Wilkie Collins.	14:00 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive. 14:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
15:00	15:00 Death and the Magician by Raymund FitzSimons How will Harry Houdini's relentless investigation of psychic claims end? 15:45 Simon McBurney on "And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos" Simon McBurney on John Berger's book 'And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos'.	15:00 Drama on 4—A Fortunate Man by John Berger A writer follows a doctor going about his work in the mid-1960s Forest of Dean.	15:00 Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, A Manager's Wife A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband. 15:45 Lena by Carla Lane A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there's more to life.	15:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in the Mews Poirot investigates a young woman's death on Guy Fawkes night.	15:00 Ceremonial in Three Flats by John Mortimer Secrets are revealed as strangers gather round TVs to watch the 1953 coronation. 15:45 Daphne Du Maurier—And His Letters Grew Colder A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006	15:00 A Grand Day Out The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.	15:00 Whack-O!—The Popularity Ballot Professor Jimmy Edwards hatches a plan to win a cash prize in a school popularity contest. 15:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Trouble from the Kick-off 15/20 More mayhem as Jimmy sparks a match-day mix-up.
16:00	16:00 Fame in the Family—Li-Da Kruger Li-Da Kruger talks to Penny Junor about life as the daughter of Prue Leith. 16:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	16:00 A Good Read—Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books. 16:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	16:00 Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist	16:00 Great Lives—Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace 16:30 Planks and a Passion Libby Purves follows the story of the Bridge, London's theatre near Tower Bridge.	16:00 Ed Doolan Interviews...—Frank Carson Northern Irish funny man Frank Carson chats about his life and showbiz career.	16:00 Landfall by Mike Walker Recovering ore from a mystery planet, five misfits encounter an extraordinary intelligence	16:00 Limelight—SteelHeads, 5. Plan D 5/5 Straight roads in Montana, the free world, tell Suzie Zeek sent you… 16:30 Wishing Well by Sally Warboyes Sarah needs a room for the night and is taken under the wing of Grace and Kenneth.
17:00	17:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 1. Number Stations 1/5 A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned? 17:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	17:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 2. Zero Sum 2/5 DS Murray believes she has found the killer but Greg is not convinced. 17:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	17:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 3. Hierarchy of Victims 3/5 Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand’s coded broadcast. 17:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	17:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 4. 97 4/5 Dead Hand’s code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim? 17:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she as naïve as she makes out?	17:00 Limelight—Dead Hand, 5. Ceasefire Babies 5/5 Dead Hand adds another voice to his code. 17:30 Whodunnits—Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122, 5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	17:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.	17:00 Desert Island Discs—Margaret Atwood Writer Margaret Atwood is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
18:00	18:00 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	18:00 Comedy Showcase—Redeeming Brian Just what is it like to be working in the Department for Political Correctness? 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver 4/24 As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?	18:00 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate. 18:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter 6/8 The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...	18:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 18:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2 2/13 A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.	18:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert 5/7 The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale. 18:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 16 16/20 Spanish dramas in El Fred and Hornera on holidays.	18:30 The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus) A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Super-Infinite - John Donne & Letters to a Young Poet - Don Paterson Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger (Omnibus) “The best ever writer on art.” The visionary author's most personal work.
19:00	19:00 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh 19:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—1. Mountains 1/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book. 19:45 For The Love Of Willie—1. Dreaming 1/1 Scotland during the Second World War. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...	19:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 19:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—2. Art, Love and Mortality 2/5 Berger reflects how paintings depict time and how we value the landscape around us. 19:45 For The Love Of Willie—2. Married 2/1 The teenage Peggy dreams of kissing her employer - and meets his wife for the first time.	19:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 6. This Old Heart of Mine 6/6 Joanna plans a new way of life. 19:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—3. Mass Migration and a True Home 3/5 Berger explores the psychic impact of mass migration and the sense of a true home. 19:45 For The Love Of Willie—3. Belief 3/1 Young Peggy begins to believe that her boss will choose her...	19:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 19:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—4. The Century of Banishment 4/5 Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment. 19:45 For The Love Of Willie—4. Choices 4/1 Young Peggy is pregnant. What should she do?	19:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—5. Caravaggio 5/5 Berger surveys the work of his favourite painter, Caravaggio. 19:45 For The Love Of Willie—5. Decisions 5/1 Peggy's mother decides how to deal with the disgrace of her pregnancy.	19:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 4. Whatever's Happened to Joanna Spring? by Brenda Gilhooly 4/5 Joanna finds her own voice after a split from her controlling boyfriend.	19:40 Witness History—Armistice Day 1918 On November 11th 1918 at 11am, the guns of the First World War finally fell silent. 19:50 For The Love of Willie (Omnibus) Scotland in World War Two. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 20:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Girls and Boys 3/6 Pete has found out about PJ. He is unhappy, so are Cassie and Bill.	20:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman. 20:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party 6/6 Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.	20:00 Hoax!—From 3/1/1995 Ray Cooney, Peter Jones and Denis Norden tell stories. Who is the liar? 20:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Colossal Idea 3/5 A retired grocer heads for Margate to become an author but all is not what it seems.	20:00 Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford. 20:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws 3/4 Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Nick Helm, Isy Suttie and Dougie Anderson. 20:30 Bookcases—Series 1, The Man in White 3/4 Bored by Gerald, Cordelia is having fun with struggling Wilkie Collins.	20:00 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive. 20:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—Fear of Driving Confusion reigns over Leslie’s prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.
21:00	21:00 Death and the Magician by Raymund FitzSimons How will Harry Houdini's relentless investigation of psychic claims end? 21:45 Simon McBurney on "And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos" Simon McBurney on John Berger's book 'And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos'.	21:00 Drama on 4—A Fortunate Man by John Berger A writer follows a doctor going about his work in the mid-1960s Forest of Dean.	21:00 Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, A Manager's Wife A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband. 21:45 Lena by Carla Lane A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there's more to life.	21:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in the Mews Poirot investigates a young woman's death on Guy Fawkes night.	21:00 Ceremonial in Three Flats by John Mortimer Secrets are revealed as strangers gather round TVs to watch the 1953 coronation. 21:45 Daphne Du Maurier—And His Letters Grew Colder A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006	21:00 A Grand Day Out The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.	21:00 Whack-O!—The Popularity Ballot Professor Jimmy Edwards hatches a plan to win a cash prize in a school popularity contest. 21:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Trouble from the Kick-off 15/20 More mayhem as Jimmy sparks a match-day mix-up.
22:00	22:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 4, Andy Hamilton 3/6 Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares. 22:30 Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe are skint.	22:00 Heresy—Series 13, Episode 3 3/6 Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom. 22:30 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia 2/6 Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, Millennium 4/8 A terrible Millennium party makes Glenn have an unexpected change of heart and pyjamas. 22:30 The Iguanodon—Away and Slightly to the Left 1/3 Marooned in a lighthouse, Sam finds his troubles just starting. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Darryl J Carrington 1/3 Tonight, Iain Lee chats with the juggler, clown, and comedy performer Darryl J Carrington.	22:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 4. The Influencer 4/6 Clive's feeling ill, and a diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral. 22:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Outlaws 4/6 Comedian Elis James compares figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Darryl J Carrington 2/3 Tonight, Iain Lee picks up his chat with Darryl J Carrington.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Randy Feltface's Human Handbook, 1. The Pliocene 1/4 Randy Feltface in his brand-new series about humans - from the perspective of a non-human. 22:30 Masala FM—Episode 5 5/6 When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Darryl J Carrington 3/3 Tonight, Iain Lee wraps up his three-part chat with comedy performer, Darryl J Carrington.	22:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 3 3/6 A-ha! Alan Partridge meets some former hostages and France's second-best racing driver. 22:30 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—Gunpowder, Treason and Plot 4/6 The locals get an unusual new guy for the bonfire. Pre-TV sketch show from November 1997.	22:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, The Universe 2/6 The spoof TV sci-fi star explains some of life's big mysteries. 22:30 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seek some answers.
23:00	23:00 The Matt Forde Focus Group—30/10/2026 A one-off special with Jess Phillips MP, Daliso Chaponda and Isabel Hardman. 23:30 Revolting People—Series 3, Them Thar Hills 5/6 Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold.	23:00 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 What could we do if a giant asteroid were heading straight for us? 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Waiting For Billy 6/6 Anita Dobson plays a rock star's wife with a deeply buried secret. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Unsympathetic beauty therapy and renting videos. Manchester sketch show.	23:00 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 3. London 3/4 Comedian Mark Thomas and his studio audience consider proposals for a People's Manifesto. 23:30 Twenty Players—Series 1, Gertrude Trelawny Ferris 4/6 Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of the sporting all-rounder Gertrude Trelawny Ferris. 23:45 Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 1 1/3 The surrealist has disappointment for cavemen and a cheap alternative to liquor.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dave Gorman 2/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, Raising Children 3/4 Ava Vidal, Howard Read, Andy Wilkinson and Lucy Porter offer a guide to raising children.	23:00 The Remains of Foley and McColl—The Real You 1/4 Foley and McColl's producer forces them to get proper jobs. 23:30 Unnatural Acts—Series 2, All The World's A Stage 2/6 It's audition time. Look out for Paul's new motorbike!	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Introduction 1/6 Fed up with eternity, Satan decides hell needs some new guests. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 7, 'It Was Twenty Years Ago Last Tuesday' 1/8 The on-air team look back to the halcyon days of 1967.	23:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 15, 1. The Storyteller 1/6 Ed finds himself having to support his daughter in her new career. 23:30 The Mark Steel Revolution—The Industrial Revolution 4/6 The radical comedian reassesses a period of major change in Britain.

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