Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 22 - 28 June 2026

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00:00	00:00 Limelight—English Rose: Series 1, 2. Hunted 2/5 Rose is nanny to Gully. He's no ordinary baby. But she's not like other girls either. 00:30 Fear on 4—Series 2, Survival 10/13 The Man in Black reveals the horrifying dependency of a group of people in outer space.	00:00 I Was...—Series 4, I Was Billie Holliday's Replacement How singer Annie Ross became Billie Holiday's stand-in at Harlem's Apollo. 00:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	00:00 A Good Read—Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert. 00:30 I'm Stuck in Here Ian Sansom is trapped inside your radio	00:00 Archive on 4—Scoop Midsummer deliciousness: ice cream and the British.	00:00 Great Lives—Frida Kahlo nominated by author Jessie Burton Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is nominated by author Jessie Burton. 00:30 Out of the Blue - The Long Hot Summer of 1976 How have writers been inspired by incidents of strange weather - like the summer of 1976?	00:00 Soul Music—Series 7, Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music. 00:30 Art in Miniature Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it. Presented by Dr Lance Dann. From 2017.	00:00 Shadows of the Past by Rosemary Timperley An amnesiac seeks answers for the trauma he suffered as a child.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Lucinda Russell Horse trainer Lucinda Russell is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.	01:00 Jim Nicholson: Four Days to Kill—6. The Last Day 6/6 Can Jim Nicholson lead what's left of his rescue team to safety? 01:45 Roald Dahl—The Umbrella Man It's raining. A mother and daughter are offered an umbrella by an old gentleman.	01:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores 1/4 Finding missing sculptures is challenging for private eye Steven J Blackburn. 01:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.	01:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 2. A Case of Hearts and Flowers 2/4 Steven J Blackburn investigates the theft of his brother-in-law's Filofax. 01:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.	01:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 3. A Case of a Golden Smile 3/4 A TV quiz show sparks Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband. 01:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.	01:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run 4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation... 01:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.	01:00 Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner Writer Edith Hope is in disgrace so heads to Switzerland to take stock.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - “I love to see the summer beaming forth” Daljit Nagra celebrates summer with another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes (Omnibus) Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.	02:00 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5 5/8 Bernard has to work on a Sunday. Iris is not impressed! 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	02:00 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV? 02:30 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Internal Mountain 9/14 In a dream, Neddie is urged to climb Mount Everest – from the inside.	02:00 Gush—Episode 6 6/6 Cravate and Pomeroy find themselves on a collision course. 02:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Crown Jewels 4/4 Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.	02:00 Boogie Up the River—See You Outside Boots in Oxford 3/6 Mark and Boogie look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires. 02:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 5 5/9 Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.	02:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed 5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.	02:30 Into the Night: A Year with the Police by Matt Lloyd-Rose (Omnibus) Matt Lloyd-Rose's account of being a volunteer police Special Constable in London.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Adam Fleming BBC News presenter Adam Fleming chooses Girls Aloud and Vivaldi recomposed by Max Richter. 03:50 Under One Roof (Omnibus)—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden The garden is not quite as lovely as Gillian and her boyfriend would like it to be.	03:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 03:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 1. The Hangover 1/10 On New Year’s Day 1991, a hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems. 03:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—1. New York, New York 1/15 Anne heads off to dazzling post-war New York in search of a career.	03:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line. 03:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 2. An Appointment and a Poem 2/10 Adrian has his first appointment with a psychotherapist. 03:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—2. Meeting Lyon 2/15 One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.	03:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 03:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 3. Sharing a Joke 3/10 Adrian shares a joke with the girl in the newsagents. 03:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—3. Another Opening 3/15 Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.	03:00 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Ageing 2/4 Angela Barnes remembers her naturist dad and packs herself a fantasy coffin. 03:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 4. A Letter 4/10 Adrian is perplexed by Bianca’s behaviour. 03:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—4. Opportunity Knocks 4/15 Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.	03:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent 4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry. 03:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 5. A Confession 5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse. 03:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out 5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.	03:45 I, An Actor—3. Struggle 3/6 Nicholas Craig - the world's greatest actor – on nursery stardom....
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades 4/6 Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?	04:00 Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker 6/6 Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 04:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Baby Love 3/4 Robin bonds with his new daughter and Derek sparks chaos.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Ian Fleming 1/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Harry Ritchie on the literary quiz. 04:30 Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men 1/4 The office rebel returns with some inside info!	04:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Susan Calman, Greg Proops and Simon Evans. 04:30 The Change—Series 1, The Great Pretender 1/6 A troubled hormonal wife is unaware that her husband is a crossdresser.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil 3/6 Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Phonsie Doherty calls in favours from a friend.	04:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—A Lot of Tulle and a Little Imagination The dear ladies organise a Fancy Dress Ball. 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 20 20/20 Kenneth Horne goes behind the scenes – and Hornerama looks at History.
05:00	05:00 Know Your Place—Lift Off 1/8 Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift. 05:30 Frankie Howerd—From 18/09/1966 The King of Titters puts on his dancing shoes but then has a brush with the law	05:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—10. The Prime Minister 10/12 As Palliser's government comes under attack, so Lopez's standing becomes more difficult.	05:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—11. The Duke's Children 11/12 Mary falls in love with a man who has neither fame nor fortune.	05:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—12. The Duke's Children 12/12 Lady Glencora's children must choose between duty and love. Will the family be reconciled?	05:00 Goodbye Moses by Jennie Buckman Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost turned detective, starts a quest to find his killers. 05:45 Short Works—Currants in the Cake by Beth Morrey Newly-divorced Lila arranges a trip to a wellness retreat.	05:00 Scorched by Nicola Jones Mike returns home 30 years after his teenage sister's disappearance. 05:45 Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon by Baret Magarian An academic has a strange experience in Portugal	05:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years
06:00	06:00 Jim Nicholson: Four Days to Kill—6. The Last Day 6/6 Can Jim Nicholson lead what's left of his rescue team to safety? 06:45 Roald Dahl—The Umbrella Man It's raining. A mother and daughter are offered an umbrella by an old gentleman.	06:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores 1/4 Finding missing sculptures is challenging for private eye Steven J Blackburn. 06:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.	06:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 2. A Case of Hearts and Flowers 2/4 Steven J Blackburn investigates the theft of his brother-in-law's Filofax. 06:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.	06:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 3. A Case of a Golden Smile 3/4 A TV quiz show sparks Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband. 06:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.	06:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run 4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation... 06:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.	06:00 Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner Writer Edith Hope is in disgrace so heads to Switzerland to take stock.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Mark Johnston Racehorse trainer Mark Johnston is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
07:00	07:00 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5 5/8 Bernard has to work on a Sunday. Iris is not impressed! 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	07:00 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV? 07:30 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Internal Mountain 9/14 In a dream, Neddie is urged to climb Mount Everest – from the inside.	07:00 Gush—Episode 6 6/6 Cravate and Pomeroy find themselves on a collision course. 07:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Crown Jewels 4/4 Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.	07:00 Boogie Up the River—See You Outside Boots in Oxford 3/6 Mark and Boogie look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires. 07:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 5 5/9 Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed 5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.	07:30 Into the Night: A Year with the Police by Matt Lloyd-Rose (Omnibus) Matt Lloyd-Rose's account of being a volunteer police Special Constable in London.	07:00 Poetry Extra—The Path and the Poem: Frank O'Hara & Terminates Here: Endings Daljit Nagra selects two short highlights from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, Episode 1 1/2 It’s 1991. Adrian is 23 and still infatuated with, the now married, Pandora.
08:00	08:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 08:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 1. The Hangover 1/10 On New Year’s Day 1991, a hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems. 08:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—1. New York, New York 1/15 Anne heads off to dazzling post-war New York in search of a career.	08:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line. 08:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 2. An Appointment and a Poem 2/10 Adrian has his first appointment with a psychotherapist. 08:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—2. Meeting Lyon 2/15 One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.	08:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 08:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 3. Sharing a Joke 3/10 Adrian shares a joke with the girl in the newsagents. 08:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—3. Another Opening 3/15 Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.	08:00 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Ageing 2/4 Angela Barnes remembers her naturist dad and packs herself a fantasy coffin. 08:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 4. A Letter 4/10 Adrian is perplexed by Bianca’s behaviour. 08:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—4. Opportunity Knocks 4/15 Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.	08:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent 4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry. 08:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 5. A Confession 5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse. 08:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out 5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.	08:45 I, An Actor—3. Struggle 3/6 Nicholas Craig - the world's greatest actor – on nursery stardom....	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sue Townsend Adrian Mole author Sue Townsend inherits Billie Holiday and passes on Ben E King. 08:50 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/3 Three young women seek entertainment careers in dazzling post-war New York.
09:00	09:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 2. Job Interview or Bedroom 2/6 Richard Coles, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke return to Brighton. 09:30 Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Dazzling Disguise Erica McAlister examines the dazzling morpho butterfly wing. 09:45 Daily Service—Because he lives - Feast of SS John Fisher & Thomas More Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Bishop Marcus Nigel Stock.	09:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, S4 E5: Mr Solid and the Whore of Babylon 5/6 What’s the worst thing to nail to your wall? Hint - it’s not a barrel of honey 09:30 Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—The Ultimate Upcycler Erica McAlister on the benefits of the innocuous wasp-like Black Soldier fly 09:45 Daily Service—Because he lives - We can rejoice Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Swarzy.	09:00 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 1. Phil Wang & Su Pollard 1/6 Phil Wang and Su Pollard share their obsessions with Ivo Graham. 09:30 Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Namib Fog Harvesters Erica McAlister looks at a beetle's unique superpower of drinking without water. 09:45 Daily Service—Because he lives - We will live Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Anne Read.	09:00 P.O.V.—Series 2, 1. As We Were Saying 1/6 As we were saying, this is a sketch show made by the internet's best comedians. 09:30 Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Bee Brain Intellect Erica McAlister reveals how clever bees are - despite only having tiny brains. 09:45 Daily Service—Because he lives - We are blessed Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Stefan Brown.	09:00 The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty—Series 2, 4. The Fiancée I Didn’t Fancy 4/4 Brighty’s plans to attend a Ball are derailed by the fiancée he abandoned at the last one. 09:30 Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—The Nerve of a Cockroach Erica McAlister explores the extraordinary nervous system of cockroaches. 09:45 Daily Service—Because he lives - We have hope Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music by the Revd Dr Rob Beamish.	09:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—A Lot of Tulle and a Little Imagination The dear ladies organise a Fancy Dress Ball. 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 20 20/20 Kenneth Horne goes behind the scenes – and Hornerama looks at History.
10:00	10:00 I Was...—Series 4, I Was Billie Holliday's Replacement How singer Annie Ross became Billie Holiday's stand-in at Harlem's Apollo. 10:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	10:00 A Good Read—Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert. 10:30 I'm Stuck in Here Ian Sansom is trapped inside your radio	10:00 Archive on 4—Scoop Midsummer deliciousness: ice cream and the British.	10:00 Great Lives—Frida Kahlo nominated by author Jessie Burton Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is nominated by author Jessie Burton. 10:30 Out of the Blue - The Long Hot Summer of 1976 How have writers been inspired by incidents of strange weather - like the summer of 1976?	10:00 Soul Music—Series 7, Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music. 10:30 Art in Miniature Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it. Presented by Dr Lance Dann. From 2017.	10:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	10:00 Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies 2/8 Cleaner Elspeth gets her own storeroom from caretaker Ramsay - with conditions... 10:30 Frankie Howerd—From 25/09/1966 The King of the Titters has problems with his obsessed landlady.
11:00	11:00 Jim Nicholson: Four Days to Kill—6. The Last Day 6/6 Can Jim Nicholson lead what's left of his rescue team to safety? 11:45 Roald Dahl—The Umbrella Man It's raining. A mother and daughter are offered an umbrella by an old gentleman.	11:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores 1/4 Finding missing sculptures is challenging for private eye Steven J Blackburn. 11:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.	11:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 2. A Case of Hearts and Flowers 2/4 Steven J Blackburn investigates the theft of his brother-in-law's Filofax. 11:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.	11:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 3. A Case of a Golden Smile 3/4 A TV quiz show sparks Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband. 11:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.	11:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run 4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation... 11:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.	11:00 Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner Writer Edith Hope is in disgrace so heads to Switzerland to take stock.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Mark Johnston Racehorse trainer Mark Johnston is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
12:00	12:00 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5 5/8 Bernard has to work on a Sunday. Iris is not impressed! 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	12:00 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV? 12:30 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Internal Mountain 9/14 In a dream, Neddie is urged to climb Mount Everest – from the inside.	12:00 Gush—Episode 6 6/6 Cravate and Pomeroy find themselves on a collision course. 12:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Crown Jewels 4/4 Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.	12:00 Boogie Up the River—See You Outside Boots in Oxford 3/6 Mark and Boogie look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 5 5/9 Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed 5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.	12:30 Into the Night: A Year with the Police by Matt Lloyd-Rose (Omnibus) Matt Lloyd-Rose's account of being a volunteer police Special Constable in London.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Path and the Poem: Frank O'Hara & Terminates Here: Endings Daljit Nagra selects two short highlights from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, Episode 1 1/2 It’s 1991. Adrian is 23 and still infatuated with, the now married, Pandora.
13:00	13:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 13:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 1. The Hangover 1/10 On New Year’s Day 1991, a hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems. 13:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—1. New York, New York 1/15 Anne heads off to dazzling post-war New York in search of a career.	13:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line. 13:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 2. An Appointment and a Poem 2/10 Adrian has his first appointment with a psychotherapist. 13:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—2. Meeting Lyon 2/15 One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.	13:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 13:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 3. Sharing a Joke 3/10 Adrian shares a joke with the girl in the newsagents. 13:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—3. Another Opening 3/15 Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.	13:00 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Ageing 2/4 Angela Barnes remembers her naturist dad and packs herself a fantasy coffin. 13:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 4. A Letter 4/10 Adrian is perplexed by Bianca’s behaviour. 13:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—4. Opportunity Knocks 4/15 Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.	13:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent 4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry. 13:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 5. A Confession 5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse. 13:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out 5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.	13:45 I, An Actor—3. Struggle 3/6 Nicholas Craig - the world's greatest actor – on nursery stardom....	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sue Townsend Adrian Mole author Sue Townsend inherits Billie Holiday and passes on Ben E King. 13:50 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/3 Three young women seek entertainment careers in dazzling post-war New York.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 14:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades 4/6 Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?	14:00 Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker 6/6 Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 14:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Baby Love 3/4 Robin bonds with his new daughter and Derek sparks chaos.	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Ian Fleming 1/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Harry Ritchie on the literary quiz. 14:30 Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men 1/4 The office rebel returns with some inside info!	14:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Susan Calman, Greg Proops and Simon Evans. 14:30 The Change—Series 1, The Great Pretender 1/6 A troubled hormonal wife is unaware that her husband is a crossdresser.	14:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil 3/6 Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself. 14:30 Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Phonsie Doherty calls in favours from a friend.	14:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—A Lot of Tulle and a Little Imagination The dear ladies organise a Fancy Dress Ball. 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 20 20/20 Kenneth Horne goes behind the scenes – and Hornerama looks at History.
15:00	15:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—10. The Prime Minister 10/12 As Palliser's government comes under attack, so Lopez's standing becomes more difficult.	15:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—11. The Duke's Children 11/12 Mary falls in love with a man who has neither fame nor fortune.	15:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—12. The Duke's Children 12/12 Lady Glencora's children must choose between duty and love. Will the family be reconciled?	15:00 Goodbye Moses by Jennie Buckman Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost turned detective, starts a quest to find his killers. 15:45 Short Works—Currants in the Cake by Beth Morrey Newly-divorced Lila arranges a trip to a wellness retreat.	15:00 Scorched by Nicola Jones Mike returns home 30 years after his teenage sister's disappearance. 15:45 Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon by Baret Magarian An academic has a strange experience in Portugal	15:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	15:00 Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies 2/8 Cleaner Elspeth gets her own storeroom from caretaker Ramsay - with conditions... 15:30 Frankie Howerd—From 25/09/1966 The King of the Titters has problems with his obsessed landlady.
16:00	16:00 I Was...—Series 4, I Was Billie Holliday's Replacement How singer Annie Ross became Billie Holiday's stand-in at Harlem's Apollo. 16:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	16:00 A Good Read—Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert. 16:30 I'm Stuck in Here Ian Sansom is trapped inside your radio	16:00 Archive on 4—Scoop Midsummer deliciousness: ice cream and the British.	16:00 Great Lives—Frida Kahlo nominated by author Jessie Burton Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is nominated by author Jessie Burton. 16:30 Out of the Blue - The Long Hot Summer of 1976 How have writers been inspired by incidents of strange weather - like the summer of 1976?	16:00 Soul Music—Series 7, Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music. 16:30 Art in Miniature Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it. Presented by Dr Lance Dann. From 2017.	16:00 Shadows of the Past by Rosemary Timperley An amnesiac seeks answers for the trauma he suffered as a child.	16:00 Limelight—English Rose: Series 1, 3. Tending the Wounds 3/5 Rose has dealt with Randy, the body count is rising, and what should she wear tonight? 16:30 Fear on 4—Series 2, Soul Searching 11/13 The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment.
17:00	17:00 Jim Nicholson: Four Days to Kill—6. The Last Day 6/6 Can Jim Nicholson lead what's left of his rescue team to safety? 17:45 Roald Dahl—The Umbrella Man It's raining. A mother and daughter are offered an umbrella by an old gentleman.	17:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores 1/4 Finding missing sculptures is challenging for private eye Steven J Blackburn. 17:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.	17:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 2. A Case of Hearts and Flowers 2/4 Steven J Blackburn investigates the theft of his brother-in-law's Filofax. 17:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.	17:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 3. A Case of a Golden Smile 3/4 A TV quiz show sparks Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband. 17:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.	17:00 The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run 4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation... 17:30 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.	17:00 Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner Writer Edith Hope is in disgrace so heads to Switzerland to take stock.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Mark Johnston Racehorse trainer Mark Johnston is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
18:00	18:00 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5 5/8 Bernard has to work on a Sunday. Iris is not impressed! 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	18:00 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV? 18:30 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Internal Mountain 9/14 In a dream, Neddie is urged to climb Mount Everest – from the inside.	18:00 Gush—Episode 6 6/6 Cravate and Pomeroy find themselves on a collision course. 18:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Crown Jewels 4/4 Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.	18:00 Boogie Up the River—See You Outside Boots in Oxford 3/6 Mark and Boogie look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires. 18:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 5 5/9 Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.	18:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed 5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.	18:30 Into the Night: A Year with the Police by Matt Lloyd-Rose (Omnibus) Matt Lloyd-Rose's account of being a volunteer police Special Constable in London.	18:00 Poetry Extra—The Path and the Poem: Frank O'Hara & Terminates Here: Endings Daljit Nagra selects two short highlights from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, Episode 1 1/2 It’s 1991. Adrian is 23 and still infatuated with, the now married, Pandora.
19:00	19:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 19:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 1. The Hangover 1/10 On New Year’s Day 1991, a hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems. 19:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—1. New York, New York 1/15 Anne heads off to dazzling post-war New York in search of a career.	19:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line. 19:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 2. An Appointment and a Poem 2/10 Adrian has his first appointment with a psychotherapist. 19:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—2. Meeting Lyon 2/15 One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.	19:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius 1/4 The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness. 19:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 3. Sharing a Joke 3/10 Adrian shares a joke with the girl in the newsagents. 19:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—3. Another Opening 3/15 Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.	19:00 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Ageing 2/4 Angela Barnes remembers her naturist dad and packs herself a fantasy coffin. 19:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 4. A Letter 4/10 Adrian is perplexed by Bianca’s behaviour. 19:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—4. Opportunity Knocks 4/15 Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.	19:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent 4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry. 19:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, 5. A Confession 5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse. 19:45 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out 5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.	19:45 I, An Actor—3. Struggle 3/6 Nicholas Craig - the world's greatest actor – on nursery stardom....	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sue Townsend Adrian Mole author Sue Townsend inherits Billie Holiday and passes on Ben E King. 19:50 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/3 Three young women seek entertainment careers in dazzling post-war New York.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 20:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades 4/6 Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?	20:00 Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker 6/6 Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 20:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Baby Love 3/4 Robin bonds with his new daughter and Derek sparks chaos.	20:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Ian Fleming 1/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Harry Ritchie on the literary quiz. 20:30 Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men 1/4 The office rebel returns with some inside info!	20:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Susan Calman, Greg Proops and Simon Evans. 20:30 The Change—Series 1, The Great Pretender 1/6 A troubled hormonal wife is unaware that her husband is a crossdresser.	20:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil 3/6 Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself. 20:30 Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Phonsie Doherty calls in favours from a friend.	20:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—A Lot of Tulle and a Little Imagination The dear ladies organise a Fancy Dress Ball. 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 20 20/20 Kenneth Horne goes behind the scenes – and Hornerama looks at History.
21:00	21:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—10. The Prime Minister 10/12 As Palliser's government comes under attack, so Lopez's standing becomes more difficult.	21:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—11. The Duke's Children 11/12 Mary falls in love with a man who has neither fame nor fortune.	21:00 The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—12. The Duke's Children 12/12 Lady Glencora's children must choose between duty and love. Will the family be reconciled?	21:00 Goodbye Moses by Jennie Buckman Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost turned detective, starts a quest to find his killers. 21:45 Short Works—Currants in the Cake by Beth Morrey Newly-divorced Lila arranges a trip to a wellness retreat.	21:00 Scorched by Nicola Jones Mike returns home 30 years after his teenage sister's disappearance. 21:45 Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon by Baret Magarian An academic has a strange experience in Portugal	21:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	21:00 Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies 2/8 Cleaner Elspeth gets her own storeroom from caretaker Ramsay - with conditions... 21:30 Frankie Howerd—From 25/09/1966 The King of the Titters has problems with his obsessed landlady.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 85, 2. Job Interview or Bedroom 2/6 Richard Coles, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke return to Brighton. 22:30 Truly, Madly, Bletchley—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 More from Britain's first public access cable radio show! 22:45 Six Degrees of John Sessions—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Actor John Sessions shares personal stories about the big names of showbiz.	22:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, S4 E5: Mr Solid and the Whore of Babylon 5/6 What’s the worst thing to nail to your wall? Hint - it’s not a barrel of honey 22:30 Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Whistling 3/4 Sam and Henry are in the Netherlands observing a chicken. 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Ireland 3/4 The country singer and global activist searches for her forebears in Ireland.	22:00 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 1. Phil Wang & Su Pollard 1/6 Phil Wang and Su Pollard share their obsessions with Ivo Graham. 22:30 Delve Special—Series 3, Food for Thought 3/4 Reporter David Lander probes a worrying new food additive. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jake Yapp 1/3 Laura Lexx chats to the comedy writer and performer Jake Yapp.	22:00 P.O.V.—Series 2, 1. As We Were Saying 1/6 As we were saying, this is a sketch show made by the internet's best comedians. 22:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, The Impossibility of Escape 3/4 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman talks about how lockdown has changed his life.	22:00 The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty—Series 2, 4. The Fiancée I Didn’t Fancy 4/4 Brighty’s plans to attend a Ball are derailed by the fiancée he abandoned at the last one. 22:30 Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 1, 1. Too Many Kids 1/4 Series about Ashley's unusual home life starts with the downside of a large family.	22:00 The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. 22:30 Jayde Adams: Hometown Glory—Episode 1 1/2 Jayde Adams discusses why we leave home and why some of us are drawn to go back. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sapphire McIntosh 1/3 Esylllt Sears speaks to professional footballer turned actor and comic, Sapphire McIntosh.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 4, The Long Goodbye 6/6 Celebrating Ray's civil partnership, drunk Brian learns a lot.. 22:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, Trapped 6/6 The elderly Scotsmen's first trip to London ends in chaos. 22:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Truth 6/6 The cartoonist boldly tells the truth to end his series. A less-than-wise career move?
23:00	23:00 Dead Ringers—Series 27, Makerfield Maketh Man 2/6 The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. 23:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Museum Reopens 1/6 A temp with a scary clown face aids the tour guide.	23:00 Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 3 3/5 A Puritan vet dishes out tough love to ill pets. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton 6/6 Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.	23:00 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Minimum 50 per cent participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas 23:30 Clayton Grange—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 The team of scientists attempt to solve the world fuel crisis - with a hamster.	23:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jake Yapp 2/3 Laura Lexx chats again to the comedy writer and performer Jake Yapp. 23:30 Sorry About Last Night—A Occurrence 4/5 Andy's dinner party sparks a rift with Julie.	23:00 The Big Fun Show—Episode 5 5/6 Night-time in a safari park - and an enormous clutch bag. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jake Yapp 3/3 Laura Lexx chats once more to the comedy writer and performer Jake Yapp. 23:30 The Show What You Wrote—Series 2, Geography 2/4 The sketch show written entirely by the public.	23:00 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Arthur invites Micky Flanagan and Nat Luurtsema round to his place. 23:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A sudden event sparks a lifestyle rethink for the Manchester DJ. Stars Justin Moorhouse.	23:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Planned Parenthood 4/6 Ed gets a surprise offer to write parenting baby books. 23:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 3, Kate Adie 6/6 Kate Adie tries eating porridge, bingo, yoga and reading Swallows and Amazons.

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