Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 12 - 18 October 2026

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00:00	00:00 Limelight—SteelHeads, 2. The Conversation 2/5 Medical chips, the convict, the blind boat captain… 00:30 Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper—The Standing Stones 2/4 A treasure hunt under a full moon leads Simon, Jane and Barney deeper into danger.	00:00 Fame in the Family—Antony Penrose Antony Penrose talks about life with his famous parents - Lee Miller and Roland Penrose. 00:30 The Songs of Milne John Kember rediscovers the original song settings of children's verses by AA Milne.	00:00 A Good Read—Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling join Tom Sutcliffe to talk good children's books. 00:30 Winnie the Who? Michael Rosen hunts the bear of little brain who conquered Soviet Russia.	00:00 Archive on 4—The Funny Old World of Victor Lewis Smith Dom Joly on the brilliant, bonkers, contrary, groundbreaking iconoclast Victor Lewis-Smith	00:00 Great Lives—Noddy Holder on Chuck Berry Slade frontman Noddy Holder champions the life of rock n roll pioneer Chuck Berry. 00:30 The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017 Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his life and times.	00:00 Soul Music—Series 12, Mendelssohn's Octet 1/5 Exploring the impact that Mendelssohn's Octet has had on different people's lives. 00:30 When Wesley Went to Winchester Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College	00:00 The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen An emperor becomes obsessed with hearing the beautiful song of a nightingale.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, David Hempleman Adams OBE Explorer David Hempleman Adams is castaway by Sue Lawley. 01:45 Pursued by Bears—Beyond the Enchanted Places 2/3 The story behind the enduring popularity of Pooh Bear.	01:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—1. A Landlady Goes Missing 1/6 Newly-promoted Commissaire Henri Castang probes a hotel owner's disappearance. 01:30 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.	01:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if the disappearance of a hotel owner is linked to a bombing. 01:30 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services	01:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang goes in search of a missing British journalist, who has links to the two cases. 01:30 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.	01:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod. 01:30 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed.	01:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 01:30 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle.	01:00 Semi-Detached by David Turner Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - The Odyssey Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill (Omnibus) Written in her 90s, Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain was dreary in 40s and 50s	02:00 Chambers—Series 1, The American 5/5 The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	02:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are running a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off to the pub. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?	02:00 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.	02:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital 3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws to defend his land. 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way 12/15 Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.	02:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That 2/7 Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive. 02:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 13 13/20 A murder mystery for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the great outdoors.	02:30 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) American comic writer, Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Willard White Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach. 03:50 Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Recovered from the incident with Tristram's nose, can his father cope with another blow?	03:00 Plum House—Series 2, Death Comes to Plum House 4/6 Tom organises a murder mystery event at Plum House. 03:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—1.Visiting 1/5 In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place. 03:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	03:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Richard Herring's comedy with Alison Steadman about four generations of a family. 03:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—2. The tail of Eeyore 2/5 In which the bear and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail. 03:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him.	03:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 3. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3/6 Joanna and Roger are all at sea when Roger is invited as a guest speaker on a cruise ship. 03:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—3. Heffalump 3/5 In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. 03:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble.	03:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Snowshoe Hare 6/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare! 03:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—4. Expotition 4/5 In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition'. 03:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	03:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 03:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—5. A Birthday for Eeyore 5/5 In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents. 03:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him.	03:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 1. Baby Love by Emily Woof 1/5 A expectant mother feels emotional as her due date approaches.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 4 4/6 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation? 04:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 A new relationship encourages the middle-aged sports agent to contemplate a gap year.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 04:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing 3/6 Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?	04:00 Hoax!—From 13/12/1994 Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Johnny Morris, Adrian Walsh or Tim Rice? 04:30 The Great Pursuit—4. The Truth 4/4 Can literary agent Frederick Frensic find the author of the steamy bestseller?	04:00 My Generation—4. Deliberating over the Decades The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie. 04:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson. 04:30 Spending My Inheritance—Just One Night 6/6 A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...	04:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 04:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Sporting Weekend Caroline needs Leslie to pretend they’re still married...
05:00	05:00 Whack-O!—Marry or Bust Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife. 05:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Accidents Will Happen 7/20 Susan rides Jimmy's bike sparking more disruption for the Clitheroe family!	05:00 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield—1. Get Set - Go! 1/2 Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.	05:00 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield—2. Dangers Ahead 2/2 Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.	05:00 Drama on 4—Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares! An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him. 05:45 Short Works—My Grandmother's Degree by Leila Aboulela A woman looks back on a formative relationship.	05:00 A Mother by James Joyce Mrs Kearney is doggedly determined that her daughter will become a celebrated pianist.	05:00 Time Added On For Injuries by Alan Plater Passengers on a train uncover the story that linked their families 150 years ago. 05:45 Short Works—Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower.	05:00 Conversation Extra—Style In Acting - Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave looks back to her early stage success with director Michael Elliott. 05:40 The Essay—Heffer on British Film, The Browning Version Simon Heffer reflects on the post-war British film The Browning Version.
06:00	06:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—1. A Landlady Goes Missing 1/6 Newly-promoted Commissaire Henri Castang probes a hotel owner's disappearance. 06:30 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.	06:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if the disappearance of a hotel owner is linked to a bombing. 06:30 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services	06:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang goes in search of a missing British journalist, who has links to the two cases. 06:30 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.	06:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod. 06:30 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed.	06:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 06:30 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle.	06:00 Semi-Detached by David Turner Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, Redmond O'Hanlon Explorer Redmond O'Hanlon is castaway by Sue Lawley. 06:45 Aberfan Disaster October 21st, 1966. The Welsh mining village of Aberfan suffers a terrible tragedy.
07:00	07:00 Chambers—Series 1, The American 5/5 The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	07:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are running a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off to the pub. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?	07:00 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.	07:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital 3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws to defend his land. 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way 12/15 Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.	07:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That 2/7 Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive. 07:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 13 13/20 A murder mystery for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the great outdoors.	07:30 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) American comic writer, Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Gillian Clarke - A Poet's Year: The Turning of the Year & Deaths of the Poets Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne (Omnibus) In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place.
08:00	08:00 Plum House—Series 2, Death Comes to Plum House 4/6 Tom organises a murder mystery event at Plum House. 08:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—1.Visiting 1/5 In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place. 08:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	08:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Richard Herring's comedy with Alison Steadman about four generations of a family. 08:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—2. The tail of Eeyore 2/5 In which the bear and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail. 08:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him.	08:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 3. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3/6 Joanna and Roger are all at sea when Roger is invited as a guest speaker on a cruise ship. 08:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—3. Heffalump 3/5 In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. 08:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble.	08:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Snowshoe Hare 6/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare! 08:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—4. Expotition 4/5 In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition'. 08:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	08:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 08:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—5. A Birthday for Eeyore 5/5 In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents. 08:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him.	08:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 1. Baby Love by Emily Woof 1/5 A expectant mother feels emotional as her due date approaches.	08:40 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Women, Children and Walnuts Can Britain’s decline be easily resolved? Leonard Rossiter reads Barry Pilton's musings... 08:50 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds (Omnibus) Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.
09:00	09:00 Unspeakable—Series 4, 6. It's Quafftide Somewhere 6/6 Verbal fossils, environmental exhaustion and being eclipsed by your own name. 09:30 Corncrakes for Breakfast—Corncrake 1/5 Quest to find the most elusive and charismatic creatures in the British Isles 09:45 Daily Service—Prisons Week - The Mission Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E3: Friendship 3/4 Modern masculinity. Friendship. 09:30 Corncrakes for Breakfast—Scottish Wildcat 2/5 Quest to find the most elusive and charismatic creatures moves to Scotland. 09:45 Daily Service—Prisons Week - Boundless Love Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Becky Silver.	09:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, Royal Wedding 1/8 A nation celebrates as Glenn fails to be invited to Kate and William’s wedding. 09:30 Corncrakes for Breakfast—British Reptiles 3/5 Quest to find the most elusive and charismatic creatures moves to Dorset. 09:45 Daily Service—Prisons Week - Hope in God's Word Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Andy Fishburne.	09:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 1. The Team Player 1/6 A new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising by Garrett Millerick. 09:30 Corncrakes for Breakfast—Eel 4/5 Quest to find the most elusive and charismatic creatures is still in southern England. 09:45 Daily Service—Prisons Week - Knowing God Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Claud Jackson.	09:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 6. Hugh Dennis and Hilary Whitehall 6/8 Laura Smyth hears about taking pets on hikes and having therapists as parents. 09:30 Corncrakes for Breakfast—Goshawk 5/5 Quest to find the most elusive and charismatic creatures concludes in the West Midlands 09:45 Daily Service—16/10/2026 The Daily Service - Christian worship.	09:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 09:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Sporting Weekend Caroline needs Leslie to pretend they’re still married...
10:00	10:00 Fame in the Family—Antony Penrose Antony Penrose talks about life with his famous parents - Lee Miller and Roland Penrose. 10:30 The Songs of Milne John Kember rediscovers the original song settings of children's verses by AA Milne.	10:00 A Good Read—Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling join Tom Sutcliffe to talk good children's books. 10:30 Winnie the Who? Michael Rosen hunts the bear of little brain who conquered Soviet Russia.	10:00 Archive on 4—A Brief History of Disobedience Joe Queenan offers a Brief History of Disobedience, follow up to Blame, Anger and Shame.	10:00 Great Lives—Noddy Holder on Chuck Berry Slade frontman Noddy Holder champions the life of rock n roll pioneer Chuck Berry. 10:30 The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017 Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his life and times.	10:00 Soul Music—Series 12, Mendelssohn's Octet 1/5 Exploring the impact that Mendelssohn's Octet has had on different people's lives. 10:30 When Wesley Went to Winchester Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College	10:00 Conversation Extra—Style In Acting - Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave looks back to her early stage success with director Michael Elliott. 10:40 The Essay—Heffer on British Film, The Browning Version Simon Heffer reflects on the post-war British film The Browning Version.	10:00 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over After being sacked, Professor Jimmy Edwards battles to get his job back. 10:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Love Me, Love My Dog 12/20 Havoc abounds when Jimmy is given an unwanted dog!
11:00	11:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—1. A Landlady Goes Missing 1/6 Newly-promoted Commissaire Henri Castang probes a hotel owner's disappearance. 11:30 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.	11:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if the disappearance of a hotel owner is linked to a bombing. 11:30 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services	11:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang goes in search of a missing British journalist, who has links to the two cases. 11:30 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.	11:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod. 11:30 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed.	11:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 11:30 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle.	11:00 Semi-Detached by David Turner Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, Redmond O'Hanlon Explorer Redmond O'Hanlon is castaway by Sue Lawley. 11:45 Aberfan Disaster October 21st, 1966. The Welsh mining village of Aberfan suffers a terrible tragedy.
12:00	12:00 Chambers—Series 1, The American 5/5 The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	12:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are running a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off to the pub. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?	12:00 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.	12:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital 3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws to defend his land. 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way 12/15 Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.	12:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That 2/7 Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 13 13/20 A murder mystery for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the great outdoors.	12:30 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) American comic writer, Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Gillian Clarke - A Poet's Year: The Turning of the Year & Deaths of the Poets Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne (Omnibus) In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place.
13:00	13:00 Plum House—Series 2, Death Comes to Plum House 4/6 Tom organises a murder mystery event at Plum House. 13:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—1.Visiting 1/5 In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place. 13:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	13:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Richard Herring's comedy with Alison Steadman about four generations of a family. 13:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—2. The tail of Eeyore 2/5 In which the bear and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail. 13:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him.	13:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 3. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3/6 Joanna and Roger are all at sea when Roger is invited as a guest speaker on a cruise ship. 13:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—3. Heffalump 3/5 In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. 13:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble.	13:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Snowshoe Hare 6/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare! 13:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—4. Expotition 4/5 In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition'. 13:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	13:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 13:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—5. A Birthday for Eeyore 5/5 In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents. 13:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him.	13:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 1. Baby Love by Emily Woof 1/5 A expectant mother feels emotional as her due date approaches.	13:40 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Women, Children and Walnuts Can Britain’s decline be easily resolved? Leonard Rossiter reads Barry Pilton's musings... 13:50 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds (Omnibus) Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 4 4/6 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation? 14:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 A new relationship encourages the middle-aged sports agent to contemplate a gap year.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 14:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing 3/6 Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?	14:00 Hoax!—From 13/12/1994 Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Johnny Morris, Adrian Walsh or Tim Rice? 14:30 The Great Pursuit—4. The Truth 4/4 Can literary agent Frederick Frensic find the author of the steamy bestseller?	14:00 My Generation—4. Deliberating over the Decades The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie. 14:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson. 14:30 Spending My Inheritance—Just One Night 6/6 A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...	14:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 14:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Sporting Weekend Caroline needs Leslie to pretend they’re still married...
15:00	15:00 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield—1. Get Set - Go! 1/2 Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.	15:00 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield—2. Dangers Ahead 2/2 Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.	15:00 Drama on 4—Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares! An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him. 15:45 Short Works—My Grandmother's Degree by Leila Aboulela A woman looks back on a formative relationship.	15:00 A Mother by James Joyce Mrs Kearney is doggedly determined that her daughter will become a celebrated pianist.	15:00 Time Added On For Injuries by Alan Plater Passengers on a train uncover the story that linked their families 150 years ago. 15:45 Short Works—Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower.	15:00 Conversation Extra—Style In Acting - Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave looks back to her early stage success with director Michael Elliott. 15:40 The Essay—Heffer on British Film, The Browning Version Simon Heffer reflects on the post-war British film The Browning Version.	15:00 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over After being sacked, Professor Jimmy Edwards battles to get his job back. 15:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Love Me, Love My Dog 12/20 Havoc abounds when Jimmy is given an unwanted dog!
16:00	16:00 Fame in the Family—Antony Penrose Antony Penrose talks about life with his famous parents - Lee Miller and Roland Penrose. 16:30 The Songs of Milne John Kember rediscovers the original song settings of children's verses by AA Milne.	16:00 A Good Read—Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling join Tom Sutcliffe to talk good children's books. 16:30 Winnie the Who? Michael Rosen hunts the bear of little brain who conquered Soviet Russia.	16:00 Archive on 4—A Brief History of Disobedience Joe Queenan offers a Brief History of Disobedience, follow up to Blame, Anger and Shame.	16:00 Great Lives—Noddy Holder on Chuck Berry Slade frontman Noddy Holder champions the life of rock n roll pioneer Chuck Berry. 16:30 The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017 Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his life and times.	16:00 Soul Music—Series 12, Mendelssohn's Octet 1/5 Exploring the impact that Mendelssohn's Octet has had on different people's lives. 16:30 When Wesley Went to Winchester Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College	16:00 The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen An emperor becomes obsessed with hearing the beautiful song of a nightingale.	16:00 Limelight—SteelHeads, 3. Shiny Happy People 3/5 A beautiful day in Seattle, the lab, the girl in the old beer factory… 16:30 Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper—The Furry Dance 3/4 A carnival twists through the winding streets, as the powers of the dark close in.
17:00	17:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—1. A Landlady Goes Missing 1/6 Newly-promoted Commissaire Henri Castang probes a hotel owner's disappearance. 17:30 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.	17:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if the disappearance of a hotel owner is linked to a bombing. 17:30 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services	17:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang goes in search of a missing British journalist, who has links to the two cases. 17:30 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.	17:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod. 17:30 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed.	17:00 Not as Far as Velma by Henri Castang—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 17:30 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle.	17:00 Semi-Detached by David Turner Scheming Fred Midway will do whatever it takes to maintain his position in suburbia.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, Redmond O'Hanlon Explorer Redmond O'Hanlon is castaway by Sue Lawley. 17:45 Aberfan Disaster October 21st, 1966. The Welsh mining village of Aberfan suffers a terrible tragedy.
18:00	18:00 Chambers—Series 1, The American 5/5 The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	18:00 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are running a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off to the pub. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?	18:00 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.	18:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital 3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws to defend his land. 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way 12/15 Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.	18:00 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That 2/7 Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive. 18:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 13 13/20 A murder mystery for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the great outdoors.	18:30 Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) American comic writer, Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Gillian Clarke - A Poet's Year: The Turning of the Year & Deaths of the Poets Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne (Omnibus) In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place.
19:00	19:00 Plum House—Series 2, Death Comes to Plum House 4/6 Tom organises a murder mystery event at Plum House. 19:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—1.Visiting 1/5 In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place. 19:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	19:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Richard Herring's comedy with Alison Steadman about four generations of a family. 19:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—2. The tail of Eeyore 2/5 In which the bear and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail. 19:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him.	19:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 3. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3/6 Joanna and Roger are all at sea when Roger is invited as a guest speaker on a cruise ship. 19:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—3. Heffalump 3/5 In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. 19:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble.	19:00 ReincarNathan—Series 3, Snowshoe Hare 6/6 Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare! 19:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—4. Expotition 4/5 In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition'. 19:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne—5. A Birthday for Eeyore 5/5 In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents. 19:45 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him.	19:45 Inner Voices—Series 2, 1. Baby Love by Emily Woof 1/5 A expectant mother feels emotional as her due date approaches.	19:40 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Women, Children and Walnuts Can Britain’s decline be easily resolved? Leonard Rossiter reads Barry Pilton's musings... 19:50 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds (Omnibus) Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 4 4/6 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation? 20:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 A new relationship encourages the middle-aged sports agent to contemplate a gap year.	20:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 20:30 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing 3/6 Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?	20:00 Hoax!—From 13/12/1994 Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Johnny Morris, Adrian Walsh or Tim Rice? 20:30 The Great Pursuit—4. The Truth 4/4 Can literary agent Frederick Frensic find the author of the steamy bestseller?	20:00 My Generation—4. Deliberating over the Decades The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie. 20:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	20:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson. 20:30 Spending My Inheritance—Just One Night 6/6 A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...	20:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 20:30 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Sporting Weekend Caroline needs Leslie to pretend they’re still married...
21:00	21:00 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield—1. Get Set - Go! 1/2 Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.	21:00 The Midnight Folk by John Masefield—2. Dangers Ahead 2/2 Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.	21:00 Drama on 4—Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares! An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him. 21:45 Short Works—My Grandmother's Degree by Leila Aboulela A woman looks back on a formative relationship.	21:00 A Mother by James Joyce Mrs Kearney is doggedly determined that her daughter will become a celebrated pianist.	21:00 Time Added On For Injuries by Alan Plater Passengers on a train uncover the story that linked their families 150 years ago. 21:45 Short Works—Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower.	21:00 Conversation Extra—Style In Acting - Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave looks back to her early stage success with director Michael Elliott. 21:40 The Essay—Heffer on British Film, The Browning Version Simon Heffer reflects on the post-war British film The Browning Version.	21:00 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over After being sacked, Professor Jimmy Edwards battles to get his job back. 21:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Love Me, Love My Dog 12/20 Havoc abounds when Jimmy is given an unwanted dog!
22:00	22:00 Unspeakable—Series 4, 6. It's Quafftide Somewhere 6/6 Verbal fossils, environmental exhaustion and being eclipsed by your own name. 22:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Kajaboohoo 4/6 The Brummie musicologist reveals what he didn't do on the music scene in the 1980s. 22:45 The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza—Jermaine Man 4/6 Sir Ralph's poetry workshop ventures into rap. Stars James Quinn and Chris Jack.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E3: Friendship 3/4 Modern masculinity. Friendship. 22:30 Innes Own World—Episode 3 3/4 Breakfast dramas and memories of touring the USA with the Bonzo Dog Band from Neil Innes.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, Royal Wedding 1/8 A nation celebrates as Glenn fails to be invited to Kate and William’s wedding. 22:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Money and Music 4/6 Mitch shares his musical experiences and wonders if Cyberman costumes are tax deductible?	22:00 Do Gooders—Series 1, 1. The Team Player 1/6 A new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising by Garrett Millerick. 22:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, The Welsh Abroad 1/6 Welsh migrants to America, Michael D Jones and Anthony Hopkins. From 2012.	22:00 Your Mum—Series 2, 6. Hugh Dennis and Hilary Whitehall 6/8 Laura Smyth hears about taking pets on hikes and having therapists as parents. 22:30 Masala FM—Episode 2 2/6 Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter?	22:00 The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 James Bond star Daniel Craig tries to get car insurance. 22:30 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—A Guest at the Dentons 1/6 The dark comedy about the 'local people' of Spent, before it hit TV.	22:00 Date Night—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Marc Wootton and friends play couples on date night. 22:30 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Cheltenham to Maesteg 4/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Cheltenham to Maesteg, meeting strangers on his train.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 121, Episode 6 6/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 23:30 Revolting People—Series 3, A Kiss Is Just a Kiss 2/6 Samuel turns his shop into a bar, and an old flame called Ingrid turns up.	23:00 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Are there civilisations on other planets, and, if so, why do they never call? 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Beverley In Shoes 3/6 Beverley, once an avid traveller, now watches baking shows. Why? Stars Samantha Spiro. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 A tricky restaurant customer and a confused football manager.	23:00 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Justin has to cope with the build-up to the wedding of the year. 23:30 Twenty Players—Series 1, Gentleman Jack Perkins 1/6 Des Lynam tells the story a turn-of-the-century boxing toff who never quite made it. 23:45 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 6 6/8 Liam and Anton witness their owners' break-up through their glass bowl.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 7 7/8 John invites poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey into his home. 23:15 Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—04/06/1997 3/5 Poems and songs, including runaway teaspoons and the spelling of 'marmalade'. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Getting Away (Pilot episode) Stephen K Amos kicks off the first of his series of Idiot's Guides in Edinburgh.	23:00 For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 3 3/5 Will father's lecture on sex dampen our hero's ardour? 23:15 Helen Lederer - All Change—3. Away Break 3/5 Helen's mother-in-law thwarts her plan for a libido-boosting getaway. 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 It's charity week at Edge Falls retail park, but Sonya's daughter is after making money.	23:00 Fred at The Stand—Series 3, Anuvab Pal, Krystal Evans, Richard Morton, Thanyia Moore and Mark Nelson 8/8 Stand-up comedy with Fred MacAulay and guests, from The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle. 23:30 Son of Cliche—The Weird Dimension Award-winning sketch comedy from out of this world.	23:00 Party—Series 2, It's Technology, Stupid 2/4 The young, aspiring politicians take their Party campaign to the internet. 23:30 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Maddox's future is uncertain with the newspaper due to be sold...

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