Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 May 2022

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00:00	00:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 1. Love and the Lonely One 1/5 A prank by a pair of anatomy students last lasting repercussions. 00:30 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—1. The Chamois 1/5 Christopher Cazenove plays Stephen who’ll do anything to conquer his painful secret fear.	00:00 Planet B—Series 2, 1. The Tender Trap 1/5 Get ready to log back on to the virtual world where you can be whoever you want to be. 00:30 A Good Read—Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie reveal the books they love to Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 Planet B—Series 2, 2. Make a Wish 2/5 Lioba and Kip are in the desert, dodging the shock and awe in search of a magic lamp. 00:30 Soul Music—Series 22, Bring Him Home 1/5 Contributors explain what 'Bring Him Home', from Les Miserables, means to them.	00:00 Planet B—Series 2, 3. Paradise Hazard 3/5 If Happy Valley is the perfect place to live, why are they selling it so hard? 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James 6/6 Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.	00:00 Planet B—Series 2, 4. Light City 4/5 Lioba and Kip are on the rain-soaked streets of a city where crime definitely pays. 00:30 Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero	00:00 Planet B—Series 2, 5. Dark Star 5/5 Lioba and Kip hit the dark side, and their biggest test yet. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales.	00:00 Time After Time Paul is stuck in a vicious circle of failing to “escape”. Why is he there? 00:45 The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury A vision of a future when pedestrians won't be allowed to walk. Read by David Horovitch.
01:00	01:00 Lou Reed: A Life (Omnibus) The revealing account of the godfather of rock's underground, Lou Reed.	01:00 Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene A rookie blackmailer is taught the ropes, but learns the pitfalls of the business. 01:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 1 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	01:00 Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort. 01:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 2 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	01:00 Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. 01:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 3 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	01:00 Personal Column—A Honeypot with Bees On by Alan Downer An unusual request for a birthday present causes Derek to question his love for Adrienne. 01:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 4 4/5 With sound alibis proven for the main suspects, Hercule Poirot makes a chance discovery.	01:00 Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why. 01:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 5 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, Hercule Poirot invites all his suspects to a picnic.	01:00 Archive on 4—Soho! Suggs returns to Soho to find out how this unique community functions today.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Alexander McCall Smith The author chooses a Vera Lynn classic and 'Soave sia il vento' from Cosi Fan Tutte. 02:20 Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert gets closer to the truth in his quest to uncover Lady Audley's secret.	02:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dover to London 1/5 Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. Moving On 1/20 Orphan Becky Sharp and her friend Amelia Sedley leave school. Stephen Fry narrates. 02:30 The Man From The McCarthy Agency The untold story of film reviewer Harold McCarthy - with Matthew Sweet	02:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water 2/5 Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting 2/20 Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin. 02:30 The Fishwives’ Tale The women who overcame grief through friendship and sea shanties	02:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dorset 3/5 Musing on maps, socks and castles, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—3. Admirers 3/20 A lascivious lawyer and a dashing captain - Becky Sharp continues to attract admirers. 02:30 Happy Days - The Children of the Stones Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.	02:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Weston-super-Mare and Beyond 4/5 The American author on getting soaked and being pestered by a passenger. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—4. Charmer 4/20 Becky Sharp aims to charm a wealthy spinster and her handsome nephew. 02:30 Beirut's House of Barakat Rebecca Lloyd-Evans visits Beirut's house of memory.	02:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales 5/5 Soaking up culture and off to a pub, the American author concludes his journey. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—5. London 5/20 Becky travels to London with the ailing spinster Miss Crawley. Narrated by Stephen Fry. 02:30 Mr Cole Comes to Kensington Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.	02:00 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1 1/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map. 02:30 Yes, Nina Conti Really Is on the Radio Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio.
03:00	03:30 Death By Chocolate Jo Brand looks at the sinister history of the sweet treat.	03:00 Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 1 1/2 Contemporary drama from Iran. A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story.	03:00 Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2 2/2 Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.	03:00 Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.	03:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	03:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	03:00 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis A special stand-up show from Kiri Pritchard Mclean all about not wanting to procreate. 03:30 John Peel's Shed This is an ode to radio, rare records and anyone who's sought solace in the wireless.
04:00	04:00 Dave Sheasby - Five Summers and Johnny Onion A photograph evokes vivid memories of an intense lost love across the English Channel.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 5 5/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz in London. 04:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq. 04:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well 2/4 When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes 5/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 04:30 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Murder for Starters 5/6 Crime writers Robert Barnard and Lindsey Davis probe who wielded a deadly skewer. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Clare's Last Stand 6/6 The bossy social worker's nemesis Peggy issues a challenge that she can't refuse.	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 7 7/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 Millport—Series 2, Avowal 3/6 Village disputes abound but how will they be solved if no one is talking to each other?	04:00 Harley Granville-Barker - The Voysey Inheritance Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has been defrauding its clients.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Ears - Deliverance Daljit Nagra selects engaging programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Junk Mail 4/4 Tom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.	05:00 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him? 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie 4/4 Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer. 05:30 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.	05:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Summer of '76 6/6 Ed is befriended online by old flame Fiona - but is it wise for them to get reacquainted? 05:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.	05:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 3 3/6 The trials of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona and John Gordon-Sinclair. 05:30 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round Two: The World 2/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.	05:00 Says on the Tin—Schokolade 3/6 Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.	05:30 Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero
06:00	06:00 Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene A rookie blackmailer is taught the ropes, but learns the pitfalls of the business. 06:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 1 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	06:00 Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort. 06:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 2 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	06:00 Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. 06:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 3 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	06:00 Personal Column—A Honeypot with Bees On by Alan Downer An unusual request for a birthday present causes Derek to question his love for Adrienne. 06:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 4 4/5 With sound alibis proven for the main suspects, Hercule Poirot makes a chance discovery.	06:00 Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why. 06:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 5 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, Hercule Poirot invites all his suspects to a picnic.	06:00 Harley Granville-Barker - The Voysey Inheritance Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has been defrauding its clients.	06:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) American comic writer, Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
07:00	07:00 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him? 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie 4/4 Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer. 07:30 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.	07:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Summer of '76 6/6 Ed is befriended online by old flame Fiona - but is it wise for them to get reacquainted? 07:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.	07:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 3 3/6 The trials of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona and John Gordon-Sinclair. 07:30 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round Two: The World 2/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.	07:00 Says on the Tin—Schokolade 3/6 Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.	07:30 Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Samuel West The actor chooses tracks by Dory Previn and Matt Bianco. 07:20 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/4 Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the comic tale.
08:00	08:00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Cold Feet 3/13 Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV from August 1975. 08:30 The Emerald Green Show—Cut 2/4 Emerald's illusions of glamour and fame are shattered when she meets her TV producer.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier 21/24 Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away. 08:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion 13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance 08:30 Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased) 3/4 Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	08:00 The Atkinson People—Sir Corin Basin 1/4 The actor, raconteur and general bore talks to just about anyone who will listen. 08:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch turns to politics over a compulsory purchase order.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match 20/26 Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens. 08:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes 5/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 08:30 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.	08:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, A Moving Story 1/8 Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple.
09:00	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 5 5/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz in London. 09:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 2 2/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news 09:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well 2/4 When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes 5/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 09:30 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.	09:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Murder for Starters 5/6 Crime writers Robert Barnard and Lindsey Davis probe who wielded a deadly skewer. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Clare's Last Stand 6/6 The bossy social worker's nemesis Peggy issues a challenge that she can't refuse.	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 7 7/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Millport—Series 2, Avowal 3/6 Village disputes abound but how will they be solved if no one is talking to each other?	09:00 I Did It My Way—Andy Hamilton Featuring The Million Pound Radio Show, Old Harry's Game and Trevor's World of Sport.	09:00 Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7 7/13 A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan. 09:30 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him?
10:00	10:00 Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 1 1/2 Contemporary drama from Iran. A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story.	10:00 Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2 2/2 Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.	10:00 Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Margaret Rhodes Former MI6 secretary and cousin to the Queen, Margaret Rhodes is castaway. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bowerbirds Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Food Connection 5/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores the future one of life’s greatest pleasures, food. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Rankin Rankin chooses English Rose by The Jam and Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones.	11:00 Archive on 4—Soho! Suggs returns to Soho to find out how this unique community functions today.	11:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers 1/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Arthur Edwards Royal photographer Arthur Edwards is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs 11:45 The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry—Series 15, The Exotic Wormhole 6/6 What are wormholes and do they really exist?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Machynlleth Comedy Festival Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present comedy podcasts from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 9, Mixtape 3 - Cassetternet 3/8 Cassetternet: how the the cassette tape helped to create the internet. 11:55 Inheritance Tracks—Samuel West The actor chooses tracks by Dory Previn and Matt Bianco.
12:00	12:00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Cold Feet 3/13 Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV from August 1975. 12:30 The Emerald Green Show—Cut 2/4 Emerald's illusions of glamour and fame are shattered when she meets her TV producer.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier 21/24 Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away. 12:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion 13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance 12:30 Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased) 3/4 Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	12:00 The Atkinson People—Sir Corin Basin 1/4 The actor, raconteur and general bore talks to just about anyone who will listen. 12:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch turns to politics over a compulsory purchase order.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match 20/26 Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens. 12:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	12:00 My Favorite Husband—Liz and George Reminisce Liz starts a scrapbook, which leads to fun memories with her and George. 12:30 The Atkinson People—Sir Corin Basin 1/4 The actor, raconteur and general bore talks to just about anyone who will listen.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - Easter 1916, by WB Yeats Daljit Nagra selects interesting poems from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 HR—Series 3, Naked 1/6 Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions.
13:00	13:00 Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene A rookie blackmailer is taught the ropes, but learns the pitfalls of the business. 13:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 1 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	13:00 Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort. 13:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 2 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	13:00 Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. 13:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 3 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	13:00 Personal Column—A Honeypot with Bees On by Alan Downer An unusual request for a birthday present causes Derek to question his love for Adrienne. 13:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 4 4/5 With sound alibis proven for the main suspects, Hercule Poirot makes a chance discovery.	13:00 Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why. 13:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 5 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, Hercule Poirot invites all his suspects to a picnic.	13:00 Archive on 4—Soho! Suggs returns to Soho to find out how this unique community functions today.	13:00 The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Sullen and angry, teenager Jaxie Clackton's life is about to change.
14:00	14:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dover to London 1/5 Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. Moving On 1/20 Orphan Becky Sharp and her friend Amelia Sedley leave school. Stephen Fry narrates. 14:30 The Man From The McCarthy Agency The untold story of film reviewer Harold McCarthy - with Matthew Sweet	14:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water 2/5 Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting 2/20 Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin. 14:30 The Fishwives’ Tale The women who overcame grief through friendship and sea shanties	14:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dorset 3/5 Musing on maps, socks and castles, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—3. Admirers 3/20 A lascivious lawyer and a dashing captain - Becky Sharp continues to attract admirers. 14:30 Happy Days - The Children of the Stones Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.	14:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Weston-super-Mare and Beyond 4/5 The American author on getting soaked and being pestered by a passenger. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—4. Charmer 4/20 Becky Sharp aims to charm a wealthy spinster and her handsome nephew. 14:30 Beirut's House of Barakat Rebecca Lloyd-Evans visits Beirut's house of memory.	14:00 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales 5/5 Soaking up culture and off to a pub, the American author concludes his journey. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—5. London 5/20 Becky travels to London with the ailing spinster Miss Crawley. Narrated by Stephen Fry. 14:30 Mr Cole Comes to Kensington Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.	14:00 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1 1/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map. 14:30 Yes, Nina Conti Really Is on the Radio Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Jenni Murray The song choices of Dame Jenni Murray. 14:20 Abandoned Projects by Alan Plater (Omnibus) Playwright Alan Plater talks about the career moves he never made.
15:00	15:00 Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 1 1/2 Contemporary drama from Iran. A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story.	15:00 Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2 2/2 Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.	15:00 Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	15:00 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis A special stand-up show from Kiri Pritchard Mclean all about not wanting to procreate. 15:30 John Peel's Shed This is an ode to radio, rare records and anyone who's sought solace in the wireless.	15:30 Happy Days - The Children of the Stones Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.
16:00	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 5 5/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz in London. 16:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq. 16:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well 2/4 When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes 5/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 16:30 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.	16:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Murder for Starters 5/6 Crime writers Robert Barnard and Lindsey Davis probe who wielded a deadly skewer. 16:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Clare's Last Stand 6/6 The bossy social worker's nemesis Peggy issues a challenge that she can't refuse.	16:00 Guess What?—Episode 7 7/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 16:30 Millport—Series 2, Avowal 3/6 Village disputes abound but how will they be solved if no one is talking to each other?	16:00 Harley Granville-Barker - The Voysey Inheritance Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has been defrauding its clients.	16:00 Marilyn Bowering - Anyone Can See I Love You The turbulent life and loves of Hollywood movie icon Marilyn Monroe.
17:00	17:00 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him? 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie 4/4 Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer. 17:30 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.	17:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Summer of '76 6/6 Ed is befriended online by old flame Fiona - but is it wise for them to get reacquainted? 17:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.	17:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 3 3/6 The trials of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona and John Gordon-Sinclair. 17:30 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round Two: The World 2/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.	17:00 Says on the Tin—Schokolade 3/6 Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.	17:30 Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - Easter 1916, by WB Yeats Daljit Nagra selects interesting poems from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 HR—Series 3, Naked 1/6 Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions.
18:00	18:00 Planet B—Series 2, 1. The Tender Trap 1/5 Get ready to log back on to the virtual world where you can be whoever you want to be. 18:30 A Good Read—Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie reveal the books they love to Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 Planet B—Series 2, 2. Make a Wish 2/5 Lioba and Kip are in the desert, dodging the shock and awe in search of a magic lamp. 18:30 Soul Music—Series 22, Bring Him Home 1/5 Contributors explain what 'Bring Him Home', from Les Miserables, means to them.	18:00 Planet B—Series 2, 3. Paradise Hazard 3/5 If Happy Valley is the perfect place to live, why are they selling it so hard? 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James 6/6 Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.	18:00 Planet B—Series 2, 4. Light City 4/5 Lioba and Kip are on the rain-soaked streets of a city where crime definitely pays. 18:30 Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero	18:00 Planet B—Series 2, 5. Dark Star 5/5 Lioba and Kip hit the dark side, and their biggest test yet. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales.	18:00 Time After Time Paul is stuck in a vicious circle of failing to “escape”. Why is he there? 18:45 The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury A vision of a future when pedestrians won't be allowed to walk. Read by David Horovitch.	18:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 2. Hands Off 2/5 A scientist is driven to extremes when a solution he's created causes violence in others. 18:30 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—2. The Alibi 2/5 Tony Britton plays a man whose midlife crisis sparks a life-changing incident.
19:00	19:00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Cold Feet 3/13 Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV from August 1975. 19:30 The Emerald Green Show—Cut 2/4 Emerald's illusions of glamour and fame are shattered when she meets her TV producer.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier 21/24 Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away. 19:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion 13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance 19:30 Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased) 3/4 Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	19:00 The Atkinson People—Sir Corin Basin 1/4 The actor, raconteur and general bore talks to just about anyone who will listen. 19:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch turns to politics over a compulsory purchase order.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match 20/26 Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens. 19:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	19:00 I Did It My Way—Andy Hamilton Featuring The Million Pound Radio Show, Old Harry's Game and Trevor's World of Sport.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 9, Mixtape 3 - Cassetternet 3/8 Cassetternet: how the the cassette tape helped to create the internet. 19:55 Inheritance Tracks—Samuel West The actor chooses tracks by Dory Previn and Matt Bianco.
20:00	20:00 Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene A rookie blackmailer is taught the ropes, but learns the pitfalls of the business. 20:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 1 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	20:00 Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort. 20:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 2 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	20:00 Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. 20:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 3 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	20:00 Personal Column—A Honeypot with Bees On by Alan Downer An unusual request for a birthday present causes Derek to question his love for Adrienne. 20:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 4 4/5 With sound alibis proven for the main suspects, Hercule Poirot makes a chance discovery.	20:00 Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why. 20:30 Hercule Poirot—Evil Under the Sun, Episode 5 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, Hercule Poirot invites all his suspects to a picnic.		20:00 Marilyn Bowering - Anyone Can See I Love You The turbulent life and loves of Hollywood movie icon Marilyn Monroe.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Food Connection 5/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores the future one of life’s greatest pleasures, food. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Rankin Rankin chooses English Rose by The Jam and Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones.	21:00 Archive on 4—Soho! Suggs returns to Soho to find out how this unique community functions today.	21:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers 1/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Arthur Edwards Royal photographer Arthur Edwards is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs 21:45 The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry—Series 15, The Exotic Wormhole 6/6 What are wormholes and do they really exist?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Machynlleth Comedy Festival Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present comedy podcasts from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Margaret Rhodes Former MI6 secretary and cousin to the Queen, Margaret Rhodes is castaway. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bowerbirds Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 2 2/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news	22:00 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holiday 4/6 The writer has quit smoking and is jetting off, but the geraniums don't want him to go.	22:00 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters. 22:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 1 1/5 Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder.	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round Two: The World 2/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Kognitia 6/6 Strange tales from Brian's undiscovered continent. Starring Neil Pearson.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name. 22:30 The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions	22:00 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter. 22:30 Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—1. Pilot 1/5 What better way to chart mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Munnery and Richard Herring Simon Munnery and Richard Herring talk about their ground-breaking 90s comedy.	22:00 HR—Series 3, Naked 1/6 Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. 22:30 Seekers—Series 1, Seek Hard 6/6 Events at the job centre mean Stuart could finally prove to Nicola that he is a bit heroic 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Munnery Rob Deering chats to Simon Munnery.
23:00	23:00 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Alison Spittle and Shelf Jake Yapp and Angela Barnes present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 23:15 The Shuttleworths—Series 5, Smells Like White Spirit 2/6 Ken asks John to write a pop song for a star, but his DIY duties get in the way. 23:30 Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 1, 1. Nationality 1/4 Olga unpacks the concept of nationality.	23:00 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Esther Manito and Stephen Bailey Jake Yapp and Jessica Fostekew present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 23:15 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes muses on love, life, and what might come afterwards. 23:30 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis A special stand-up show from Kiri Pritchard Mclean all about not wanting to procreate.	23:00 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Sophie Duker and Beat This! Jake Yapp and Rob Deering present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 23:15 Rosie Jones: Box Ticker—Disability 1/4 Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform. 23:30 John Peel's Shed This is an ode to radio, rare records and anyone who's sought solace in the wireless.	23:00 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Darren Harriot and Ella Frears Jake Yapp and Angela Barnes present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 23:15 Sarah Keyworth - Are You a Boy or a Girl?—Series 1, 1: Pink and Blue 1/4 Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores her personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny 23:30 Yes, Nina Conti Really Is on the Radio Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio.	23:00 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Simon Munnery and Toussaint Douglass Jake Yapp presents highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 23:15 Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 2, 1. Racism Stand-up Ken Cheng takes a look at British Chinese culture... 23:30 The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—The Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase 2022 Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a showcase featuring some of the best acts at the festival.	23:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 6 6/6 Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's commissioning director and a maverick lord. 23:30 The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 How the mouse got in the baked beans, and beware of sponsoring a dog.	23:00 Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 1 1/6 The urban warrior's comedy and music mix includes a cure for apathy, if he can be bothered

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