| 00:00 | 00:002/8Anastasia Black used to fight aliens but is now trying to retire. 00:301/6An aspiring poet gets drawn into a web of dark and mysterious forces.
| 00:001/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew blast off for Mars, but there is a problem. 00:30Discussion of books by Margaret Atwood, Marilynne Robinson and Owen Sheers. From 2008.
| 00:002/20Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space. 00:305/5A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.
| 00:003/20Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars. 00:30The actor and comedian looks back on his showbusiness career, in the theatre and on radio.
| 00:004/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters. 00:30Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his passion for Aubrey Beardsley. Matthew Parris presents.
| 00:005/20With communications to Earth lost, Jet Morgan's courage is tested during a meteor swarm. 00:30Writers Philip Burley, Mimi Thebo and Richard Morton Jack on the nature of good and evil.
| 00:00A tune heard on her radio is haunting Lara. Is it a repressed memory?
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| 01:00 | 01:00Quirky tales and 'goings-on' set in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town.
| 01:001/5The anti-hero is in Genoa, where he's hired by a beautiful dancer with a tricky problem. 01:20Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby. 01:30The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
| 01:002/5The anti-hero is in St Moritz, where an Arab princess catches his eye. 01:20The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track. 01:30Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
| 01:003/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America. 01:20Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'. 01:30David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
| 01:004/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business. 01:20Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John. 01:30What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
| 01:005/5Harry is embroiled in a bizarre plot to smuggle Sicily's most notorious bandit. 01:20Singer Cyndi Lauper chooses her favourite tracks. 01:30Why is British children's fiction so preoccupied with feasting? Sheila McClennon explores.
| 01:00Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don.
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| 02:00 | 02:15Spring is in the air and Gerald, much like his dog, is over excited. 02:302/2Adrian goes to an art exhibition with his new love on New Year's Day.
| 02:001/10Assistant postmaster Martin conceals a secret all-consuming passion for the words of Papa. 02:151/15Investigating Europe through crime fiction, Mark Lawson finds two big clues in Belgium. 02:301/5Des sets out to buy a birthday present for his football-mad granddaughter. 02:451/5Who was the real Mona Lisa? And why did Leonardo paint her? Dianne Hales investigates.
| 02:002/10Martin feels increasingly slighted by his lack of promotion, and there's a rival collector 02:152/15Mark Lawson uncovers German history in the crime novels of Friedrich Durrenmatt. 02:302/5Rachel's brother was tipped for football fame, but one day he just disappeared... 02:452/5Dianne Hales delves into the history of Mona Lisa's ancestors to understand her character.
| 02:003/10As pressure mounts at work, Martin finds himself being challenged in his private life too. 02:153/15Mark Lawson explores Czech history in the crime fiction of Josef Skvorecky. 02:303/5Carol works in a seaside diner where a famous footballer asks her to a game. 02:453/5Mona Lisa is born into a turbulent era just as an artistic star from Vinci is on the rise.
| 02:004/10Martin finds himself drawn more and more to Ruth, but Elaine has some curt words for him. 02:154/15Mark Lawson visits Amsterdam in search of the detective Van Der Valk. 02:304/5Mary played Women's Premier League football in wartime. Then Shelley is signed up. 02:454/5As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition.
| 02:005/10Nick continues to make his clandestine plans for the Post Office, and Elaine isn't happy. 02:155/15Mark Lawson discusses the influence of Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo's Martin Beck novels. 02:305/59 months pregnant, Maggie wonders why her husband left. Is it there a football link? 02:455/5Leonardo returns to Florence and Francesco del Giocondo commissions a portrait of his wife
| 02:10The comedian chooses 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' by Creedence Clearwater Revival. 02:15The late Tony Benn selects a few of his most inspirational writings. From 2007. 02:454/6Todd and Bell must escape from the Princess. Comic fantasy serial with June Whitfield.
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| 03:00 | 03:453/5Stories of some of the 24 dogs awarded the PDSA's Dickin medal.
| 03:006/10Natasha starts to doubt her marriage to Andrei. John Hurt stars.
| 03:007/10Pierre believes that he alone can save Russia from Napoleon. John Hurt stars.
| 03:008/10Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
| 03:009/10Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
| 03:0010/10Pierre recalls his time in prison, Kutuzov reluctantly leads the Battle of Tarutino.
| 03:00American satirist Joe Queenan explores Shame.
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| 04:00 | 04:00The Black Widows of Liverpool caused a national sensation in 1884.
| 04:007/8Nicholas Parsons challenges his guests in Mumbai this week to talk for 60 seconds. 04:305/6Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed.
| 04:006/6Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas. 04:304/6As Izzy's love-life gets more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.
| 04:0010/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals. 04:302/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
| 04:006/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane. 04:305/6The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
| 04:004/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire. 04:304/4When the company's dealings become front page news, Simon wonders if he should be forgiven
| 04:00Martin Jarvis directs his fifth all-star 007 production. Toby Stephens returns as Bond.
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| 05:00 | 05:00Daljit Nagra introduces The Poem of the Cloak, the most recited poem in the Muslim world. 05:306/6Milton discovers that a diva and a tent full of jam don't mix as well as he'd imagined.
| 05:003/4One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her. 05:304/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
| 05:005/6Liza earns cult status after baring her lovelife on Woman's Hour. 05:306/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
| 05:006/6The King acquires a sixth wife and a near-professional mother-in-law. 05:301/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
| 05:003/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. 05:304/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
| 05:001/4The agency is shaken by the arrival of a new accounts chief. 05:30Comedian Lucy Porter examines family life and the concept of legacy.
| 05:302/4Ringside gambling, brutal bear-baiting and Bankside theatre - the age of the libertine.
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| 06:00 | 06:001/5The anti-hero is in Genoa, where he's hired by a beautiful dancer with a tricky problem. 06:20Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby. 06:30The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
| 06:002/5The anti-hero is in St Moritz, where an Arab princess catches his eye. 06:20The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track. 06:30Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
| 06:003/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America. 06:20Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'. 06:30David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
| 06:004/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business. 06:20Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John. 06:30What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
| 06:005/5Harry is embroiled in a bizarre plot to smuggle Sicily's most notorious bandit. 06:20Singer Cyndi Lauper chooses her favourite tracks. 06:30Why is British children's fiction so preoccupied with feasting? Sheila McClennon explores.
| 06:00Martin Jarvis directs his fifth all-star 007 production. Toby Stephens returns as Bond.
| 06:00Five short soccer-themed plays by Katie Hims.
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| 07:00 | 07:003/4One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her. 07:304/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
| 07:005/6Liza earns cult status after baring her lovelife on Woman's Hour. 07:306/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
| 07:006/6The King acquires a sixth wife and a near-professional mother-in-law. 07:301/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
| 07:003/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. 07:304/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
| 07:001/4The agency is shaken by the arrival of a new accounts chief. 07:30Comedian Lucy Porter examines family life and the concept of legacy.
| 07:302/4Ringside gambling, brutal bear-baiting and Bankside theatre - the age of the libertine.
| 07:15Two pious Irish sisters are surprised at events when they visit the home of a dying man. 07:301/4Character comedy in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy.
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| 08:00 | 08:007/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. 08:309/20The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.
| 08:00Quick-fire sketches and a rollicking trip to Rasputin's Russia. From May 1974. 08:309/13Bob and Terry take a trip down memory lane. With James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.
| 08:003/13There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee. 08:3013/13The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous.
| 08:0018/21Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard. 08:304/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
| 08:00From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 08:302/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
| 08:00American satirist Joe Queenan explores Shame.
| 08:003/6William reluctantly signs-up for his pension. 08:30Can Tommy Handley take care of all the guests at his new hotel?
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| 09:00 | 09:007/8Nicholas Parsons challenges his guests in Mumbai this week to talk for 60 seconds. 09:305/6Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed.
| 09:003/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:453/8The Luton poet bikes north for a brimful of Birmingham and some bookshop capers.
| 09:0010/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals. 09:302/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
| 09:006/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane. 09:305/6The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
| 09:004/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire. 09:304/4When the company's dealings become front page news, Simon wonders if he should be forgiven
| 09:00A sterling chap guides us through a pantheon of fine wireless adventurers.
| 09:00Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
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| 10:00 | 10:006/10Natasha starts to doubt her marriage to Andrei. John Hurt stars.
| 10:007/10Pierre believes that he alone can save Russia from Napoleon. John Hurt stars.
| 10:008/10Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
| 10:009/10Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
| 10:0010/10Pierre recalls his time in prison, Kutuzov reluctantly leads the Battle of Tarutino.
| | 10:10Two men admit to guilt about the time they spend gaming, but they are unlikely to change(R) 10:155/4Singer Michael Ball shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2008.
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| 11:00 | 11:007/26Guy Raz explores how future transportation can become faster, cleaner and cooler. 11:50Comedian Jack Whitehall chooses music from the Monks of Ampleforth Abbey and Limp Bizkit.
| 11:00Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.
| 11:00M People’s Heather Small joins Rylan in his time machine for a trip back to 1993. 11:304/8Josie Long hears stories of what can be found when we lose ourselves.
| 11:00Washing air seems natural to Granny. But her grandson can't see the point. 11:15When legendary hell-raiser Oliver Reed met Keith Moon, nothing was the same ever again.
| 11:00Amanda Litherland discusses podcasts with creators. Featuring Samira Ahmed and Ros Atkins.
| | 11:006/8Meg Bowles introduces tales about poetry and the challenges of travel. 11:50The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
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| 12:00 | 12:007/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. 12:309/20The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.
| 12:00Quick-fire sketches and a rollicking trip to Rasputin's Russia. From May 1974. 12:309/13Bob and Terry take a trip down memory lane. With James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.
| 12:003/13There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee. 12:3013/13The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous.
| 12:0018/21Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard. 12:304/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
| 12:00From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:302/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
| 12:0010/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals. 12:307/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
| 12:003/6William reluctantly signs-up for his pension. 12:30Can Tommy Handley take care of all the guests at his new hotel?
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| 13:00 | 13:001/5The anti-hero is in Genoa, where he's hired by a beautiful dancer with a tricky problem. 13:20Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby. 13:30The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
| 13:002/5The anti-hero is in St Moritz, where an Arab princess catches his eye. 13:20The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track. 13:30Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
| 13:003/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America. 13:20Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'. 13:30David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
| 13:004/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business. 13:20Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John. 13:30What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
| 13:005/5Harry is embroiled in a bizarre plot to smuggle Sicily's most notorious bandit. 13:20Singer Cyndi Lauper chooses her favourite tracks. 13:30Why is British children's fiction so preoccupied with feasting? Sheila McClennon explores.
| 13:00Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don.
| 13:00Five short soccer-themed plays by Katie Hims.
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| 14:00 | 14:001/10Assistant postmaster Martin conceals a secret all-consuming passion for the words of Papa. 14:151/15Investigating Europe through crime fiction, Mark Lawson finds two big clues in Belgium. 14:301/5Des sets out to buy a birthday present for his football-mad granddaughter. 14:451/5Who was the real Mona Lisa? And why did Leonardo paint her? Dianne Hales investigates.
| 14:002/10Martin feels increasingly slighted by his lack of promotion, and there's a rival collector 14:152/15Mark Lawson uncovers German history in the crime novels of Friedrich Durrenmatt. 14:302/5Rachel's brother was tipped for football fame, but one day he just disappeared... 14:452/5Dianne Hales delves into the history of Mona Lisa's ancestors to understand her character.
| 14:003/10As pressure mounts at work, Martin finds himself being challenged in his private life too. 14:153/15Mark Lawson explores Czech history in the crime fiction of Josef Skvorecky. 14:303/5Carol works in a seaside diner where a famous footballer asks her to a game. 14:453/5Mona Lisa is born into a turbulent era just as an artistic star from Vinci is on the rise.
| 14:004/10Martin finds himself drawn more and more to Ruth, but Elaine has some curt words for him. 14:154/15Mark Lawson visits Amsterdam in search of the detective Van Der Valk. 14:304/5Mary played Women's Premier League football in wartime. Then Shelley is signed up. 14:454/5As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition.
| 14:005/10Nick continues to make his clandestine plans for the Post Office, and Elaine isn't happy. 14:155/15Mark Lawson discusses the influence of Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo's Martin Beck novels. 14:305/59 months pregnant, Maggie wonders why her husband left. Is it there a football link? 14:455/5Leonardo returns to Florence and Francesco del Giocondo commissions a portrait of his wife
| 14:10The comedian chooses 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' by Creedence Clearwater Revival. 14:15The late Tony Benn selects a few of his most inspirational writings. From 2007. 14:454/6Todd and Bell must escape from the Princess. Comic fantasy serial with June Whitfield.
| 14:15Two pious Irish sisters are surprised at events when they visit the home of a dying man. 14:301/2Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s
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| 15:00 | 15:006/10Natasha starts to doubt her marriage to Andrei. John Hurt stars.
| 15:007/10Pierre believes that he alone can save Russia from Napoleon. John Hurt stars.
| 15:008/10Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
| 15:009/10Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
| 15:0010/10Pierre recalls his time in prison, Kutuzov reluctantly leads the Battle of Tarutino.
| 15:00American satirist Joe Queenan explores Shame.
| 15:454/5Dylan Winter learns about the bravery of Gander the Newfoundland dog. From 2004.
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| 16:00 | 16:007/8Nicholas Parsons challenges his guests in Mumbai this week to talk for 60 seconds. 16:305/6Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed.
| 16:006/6Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas. 16:304/6As Izzy's love-life gets more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.
| 16:0010/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals. 16:302/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
| 16:006/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane. 16:305/6The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
| 16:004/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire. 16:304/4When the company's dealings become front page news, Simon wonders if he should be forgiven
| 16:00Martin Jarvis directs his fifth all-star 007 production. Toby Stephens returns as Bond.
| 16:00Papa wants him working in the City, but future designer Cecil Beaton has other ideas.
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| 17:00 | 17:003/4One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her. 17:304/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
| 17:005/6Liza earns cult status after baring her lovelife on Woman's Hour. 17:306/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
| 17:006/6The King acquires a sixth wife and a near-professional mother-in-law. 17:301/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
| 17:003/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. 17:304/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
| 17:001/4The agency is shaken by the arrival of a new accounts chief. 17:30Comedian Lucy Porter examines family life and the concept of legacy.
| 17:302/4Ringside gambling, brutal bear-baiting and Bankside theatre - the age of the libertine.
| 17:00Daljit Nagra introduces Time for Verse - Dannie Abse. Presented by George MacBeth. 17:301/4Character comedy in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy.
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| 18:00 | 18:001/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew blast off for Mars, but there is a problem. 18:30Discussion of books by Margaret Atwood, Marilynne Robinson and Owen Sheers. From 2008.
| 18:002/20Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space. 18:305/5A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.
| 18:003/20Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars. 18:30The actor and comedian looks back on his showbusiness career, in the theatre and on radio.
| 18:004/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters. 18:30Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his passion for Aubrey Beardsley. Matthew Parris presents.
| 18:005/20With communications to Earth lost, Jet Morgan's courage is tested during a meteor swarm. 18:30Writers Philip Burley, Mimi Thebo and Richard Morton Jack on the nature of good and evil.
| 18:00A tune heard on her radio is haunting Lara. Is it a repressed memory?
| 18:003/8Time is against Anastasia and Eddie as they’re caught up in a 1920s murder mystery. 18:302/6After Saul and his family win a competition, strange events happen.
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| 19:00 | 19:007/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. 19:309/20The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.
| 19:00Quick-fire sketches and a rollicking trip to Rasputin's Russia. From May 1974. 19:309/13Bob and Terry take a trip down memory lane. With James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.
| 19:003/13There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee. 19:3013/13The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous.
| 19:0018/21Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard. 19:304/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
| 19:00From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 19:302/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
| 19:00A sterling chap guides us through a pantheon of fine wireless adventurers.
| 19:006/8Meg Bowles introduces tales about poetry and the challenges of travel. 19:50The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
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| 20:00 | 20:001/5The anti-hero is in Genoa, where he's hired by a beautiful dancer with a tricky problem. 20:20Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby. 20:30The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
| 20:002/5The anti-hero is in St Moritz, where an Arab princess catches his eye. 20:20The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track. 20:30Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
| 20:003/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America. 20:20Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'. 20:30David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
| 20:004/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business. 20:20Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John. 20:30What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
| 20:005/5Harry is embroiled in a bizarre plot to smuggle Sicily's most notorious bandit. 20:20Singer Cyndi Lauper chooses her favourite tracks. 20:30Why is British children's fiction so preoccupied with feasting? Sheila McClennon explores.
| | 20:00Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
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| 21:00 | 21:007/26Guy Raz explores how future transportation can become faster, cleaner and cooler. 21:50Comedian Jack Whitehall chooses music from the Monks of Ampleforth Abbey and Limp Bizkit.
| 21:00Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.
| 21:00M People’s Heather Small joins Rylan in his time machine for a trip back to 1993. 21:304/8Josie Long hears stories of what can be found when we lose ourselves.
| 21:00Jonathan Cash's play was inspired by his survival of the 1999 Admiral Duncan pub bombing. 21:45Washing air seems natural to Granny. But her grandson can't see the point.
| 21:00Amanda Litherland discusses podcasts with creators. Featuring Samira Ahmed and Ros Atkins.
| | 21:10Two men admit to guilt about the time they spend gaming, but they are unlikely to change(R) 21:155/4Singer Michael Ball shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2008.
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| 22:00 | 22:004/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:306/6The visit of the Prince of Wales to Sizzlinghurst Castle throws the household into chaos.
| 22:006/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager. 22:301/4Two horses divided by war, united by love. Comedy starring Stephen Fry and Daniel Rigby. 22:451/4Can Dr Berry help Mary Wolfe Heat with her fear of rubber? With Bob Mortimer. 22:55The best in contemporary comedy. Jessica Fostekew chats to Jen Brister.
| 22:001/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny 22:304/4Have the girls from TV show Friends really come to visit? 22:55The best in contemporary comedy. Jessica Fostekew chats again to Jen Brister.
| 22:004/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom. 22:307/8Short-form show from the same team behind the long-running Newsjack 22:453/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
| 22:00Comedian Lucy Porter examines family life and the concept of legacy. 22:30Jake Yapp chats to Mark Watson at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 22:401/4Sherlock Holmes wants the limelight again and chases after a German Count. 22:55Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival
| 22:002/6Mark Steel visits the Leicestershire town of Melton Mowbray and performs for the locals. 22:30Nish Kumar chats to Jake Yapp and Jess Fostekew at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 22:403/3Bridget's husband is assaulted by a European leader's ghost. 22:55Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival
| 22:001/4Character comedy in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy. 22:30Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival 22:401/5Katy Wix, Karl Theobald, Colin Hoult, and Harry Hadden-Paton get in a dating app frenzy. 22:55Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival
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| 23:00 | 23:003/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:453/8The Luton poet bikes north for a brimful of Birmingham and some bookshop capers.
| 23:00Spoofing student life and a meaty mammal. 23:302/6Tim attempts to get to the bottom of 'death' via his poem, The Boy Who Faked His Own Death 23:452/6Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show.
| 23:006/6The sketch show team take their audience on a trip to the cinema. 23:301/4Dodgy Phil comes up with another scheme to fill the East End boozer with punters.
| 23:003/6The urban warrior's comedy-music mix, with the full lowdown on fashion.
| 23:05All Robin hoped was that she'd say yes. That didn't happen. Stand-up comedy debut. 23:35Jake Yapp meets the musical act Jonny & The Baptists at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 23:403/4The Owl from Lear's ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ reveals what really happened at sea. 23:55Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival
| 23:051/4Interview with Michael Banyan, the former bovine poet laureate, who is now in hiding. 23:35Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival 23:401/2Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story. 23:55Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival
| 23:05Comedian Mark Watson wonders why so many adults are playing children's games. Seriously. 23:35Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival 23:402/2Tom has acquired a healthy new lifestyle, a shiny new fridge and a terrifying new problem. 23:55Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club brings you the best of this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Festival
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