| 00:00 | 00:005/5The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone. 00:30Chilling tale of an eerie passenger who joins Vincent Price on a train heading west.
| 00:001/5Celia, a young Englishwoman, moves to Paris to embark on a career as an artist. 00:15A "Thing" from outer space helps a hapless private eye on Earth. Stars Sandra Dickinson. 00:30Sue MacGregor with Tracy Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley discuss some favourite books.
| 00:002/5Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is. 00:15For scientist Sir Max his latest experiment takes him slightly by surprise. 00:30Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
| 00:003/5Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way. 00:15An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern. 00:30Actor Andrew Sachs reminisces with an Edinburgh audience. From October 2002.
| 00:004/5Jessica and Bunty, Land Army women, take refuge in a small wooden cabin. Or so they think. 00:15A journalist spends the night in the Murderers’ Den at the waxwork museum. 00:30Dr Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, chooses Florence Nightingale.
| 00:005/5All their London friends said Lydia and Timo were mad. But when the dream takes hold... 00:15With her father gravely ill, Sybil heads to the family home for the first time in ages. 00:30Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? He and his guests explore identity.
| 00:00A stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister. 00:45In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
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| 01:00 | 01:001815: Betsy Balcombe was 13 when Napoleon came to live in her garden on St Helena.
| 01:001/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.
| 01:002/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
| 01:003/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:301/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
| 01:004/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:302/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.
| 01:005/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.
| 01:001/2Kate's father abandons the farm for drink. Story set in rural Ireland in the 1950s.
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| 02:00 | 02:151/5An expat in Spain considers her return to England and the visitors at Villa Margate. 02:302/2Cartographer Frances Shore discovers that the streets are not a woman's territory.
| 02:001/7Sri Lanka, 1962: Triton, a young boy, goes to work for Mr Salgado. 02:156/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:301/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:451/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 02:002/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton faces a jealous rival, and learns to love lists. 02:157/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:302/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:452/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 02:003/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton sees Mr Salgado’s coral research in action. 02:158/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:303/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:453/5Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming.
| 02:004/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: as her influence grows, Triton is glad that Miss Nili is around. 02:159/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:304/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:454/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 02:005/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton greets a new era as Miss Nili moves in with Mr Salgado. 02:1510/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:305/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:455/5Alan Cumming concludes his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 02:10Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John. 02:15The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career. 02:454/4Sir Plympton admits to creating his persona on untruths and fantasy.
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| 03:00 | 03:453/6Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about life with Archie Andrews.
| 03:00When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
| 03:00Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
| 03:001/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
| 03:002/3The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.
| 03:003/3The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.
| 03:00Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel. 03:50Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
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| 04:00 | 04:00Did Florence Maybrick poison her husband? True story of a miscarriage of justice.
| 04:003/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 04:302/6A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.
| 04:001/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. 04:304/6The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.
| 04:001/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 04:303/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
| 04:004/6Graeme Garden with Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. 04:305/6Dick and Richard speak their minds and land in trouble.
| 04:004/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth. 04:306/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
| 04:00It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.
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| 05:00 | 05:00Daljit Nagra selects John Dryden, Jean Binta Breeze and Spike Milligan. 05:302/6What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself?
| 05:001/6Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests? 05:30Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
| 05:005/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker. 05:304/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.
| 05:002/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household. 05:30Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
| 05:003/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals. 05:302/4The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a new career.
| 05:004/6Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture. 05:302/4Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.
| 05:30Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.
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| 06:00 | 06:001/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.
| 06:002/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
| 06:003/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:301/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
| 06:004/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:302/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.
| 06:005/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.
| 06:00It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.
| 06:00Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
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| 07:00 | 07:001/6Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests? 07:30Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
| 07:005/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker. 07:304/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.
| 07:002/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household. 07:30Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
| 07:003/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals. 07:302/4The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a new career.
| 07:004/6Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture. 07:302/4Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.
| 07:30Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.
| 07:152/5Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress. 07:303/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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| 08:00 | 08:006/6David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder. 08:305/20Private Pike gets trapped on a seaside minefield!
| 08:00Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along. 08:302/14Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.
| 08:001/16The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan. 08:3012/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
| 08:007/13Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? 08:306/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
| 08:0011/13Eamonn Andrew's Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast. 08:302/6Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom.
| 08:00Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel. 08:50Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
| 08:00A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School. 08:30Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
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| 09:00 | 09:003/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 09:302/6A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.
| 09:005/5Sam has been nominated for a journalism award, but has she got a bigger decision to make? 09:30A Hertfordshire health farm gets the full comic and tuneful treatment from Richard Stilgoe
| 09:001/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 09:303/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
| 09:004/6Graeme Garden with Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. 09:305/6Dick and Richard speak their minds and land in trouble.
| 09:004/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth. 09:306/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
| 09:00Maria Friedman hears from the great songwriters of the past about How to Have a Hit Show.
| 09:00Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
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| 10:00 | 10:00When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
| 10:00Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
| 10:001/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
| 10:002/3The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.
| 10:003/3The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.
| | 10:10Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on.(R) 10:15Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
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| 11:00 | 11:0023/26Host Guy Raz asks how much of who we are is biology? How much can we change? 11:50Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chooses 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin.
| 11:00Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
| 11:001/3Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
| 11:001/3Hollywood comes to Rye - as does a figure from Dot Buckle's past. 11:15Two friends take a holiday cottage. One finds romance in pages of the visitors' book.
| 11:00Podcast recommendations for the long weekend, as picked by BBC podcast stars.
| | 11:006/8True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles 11:501/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
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| 12:00 | 12:006/6David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder. 12:305/20Private Pike gets trapped on a seaside minefield!
| 12:00Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along. 12:302/14Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.
| 12:001/16The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan. 12:3012/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
| 12:007/13Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? 12:306/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
| 12:0011/13Eamonn Andrew's Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast. 12:302/6Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom.
| 12:001/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 12:301/16The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan.
| 12:00A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School. 12:30Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
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| 13:00 | 13:001/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.
| 13:002/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
| 13:003/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:301/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
| 13:004/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:302/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.
| 13:005/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.
| 13:001/2Kate's father abandons the farm for drink. Story set in rural Ireland in the 1950s.
| 13:00Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
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| 14:00 | 14:001/7Sri Lanka, 1962: Triton, a young boy, goes to work for Mr Salgado. 14:156/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:301/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:451/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 14:002/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton faces a jealous rival, and learns to love lists. 14:157/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:302/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:452/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 14:003/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton sees Mr Salgado’s coral research in action. 14:158/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:303/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:453/5Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming.
| 14:004/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: as her influence grows, Triton is glad that Miss Nili is around. 14:159/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:304/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:454/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 14:005/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton greets a new era as Miss Nili moves in with Mr Salgado. 14:1510/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:305/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:455/5Alan Cumming concludes his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
| 14:10Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John. 14:15The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career. 14:454/4Sir Plympton admits to creating his persona on untruths and fantasy.
| 14:152/5Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress. 14:30Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.
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| 15:00 | 15:00When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
| 15:00Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
| 15:001/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
| 15:002/3The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.
| 15:003/3The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.
| 15:00Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel. 15:50Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
| 15:454/6Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about auditioning for Joe Orton.
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| 16:00 | 16:003/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 16:302/6A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.
| 16:001/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. 16:304/6The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.
| 16:001/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 16:303/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
| 16:004/6Graeme Garden with Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. 16:305/6Dick and Richard speak their minds and land in trouble.
| 16:004/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth. 16:306/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
| 16:00It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.
| 16:00Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.
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| 17:00 | 17:001/6Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests? 17:30Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
| 17:005/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker. 17:304/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.
| 17:002/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household. 17:30Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
| 17:003/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals. 17:302/4The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a new career.
| 17:004/6Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture. 17:302/4Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.
| 17:30Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.
| 17:00Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc. 17:303/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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| 18:00 | 18:001/5Celia, a young Englishwoman, moves to Paris to embark on a career as an artist. 18:15A "Thing" from outer space helps a hapless private eye on Earth. Stars Sandra Dickinson. 18:30Sue MacGregor with Tracy Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley discuss some favourite books.
| 18:002/5Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is. 18:15For scientist Sir Max his latest experiment takes him slightly by surprise. 18:30Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
| 18:003/5Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way. 18:15An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern. 18:30Actor Andrew Sachs reminisces with an Edinburgh audience. From October 2002.
| 18:004/5Jessica and Bunty, Land Army women, take refuge in a small wooden cabin. Or so they think. 18:15A journalist spends the night in the Murderers’ Den at the waxwork museum. 18:30Dr Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, chooses Florence Nightingale.
| 18:005/5All their London friends said Lydia and Timo were mad. But when the dream takes hold... 18:15With her father gravely ill, Sybil heads to the family home for the first time in ages. 18:30Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? He and his guests explore identity.
| 18:00A stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister. 18:45In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
| 18:001/8Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the BBC. 18:301/5Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
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| 19:00 | 19:006/6David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder. 19:305/20Private Pike gets trapped on a seaside minefield!
| 19:00Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along. 19:302/14Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.
| 19:001/16The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan. 19:3012/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
| 19:007/13Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? 19:306/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
| 19:0011/13Eamonn Andrew's Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast. 19:302/6Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom.
| 19:00Maria Friedman hears from the great songwriters of the past about How to Have a Hit Show.
| 19:006/8True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles 19:501/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
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| 20:00 | 20:001/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.
| 20:002/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
| 20:003/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:301/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
| 20:004/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:302/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.
| 20:005/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.
| | 20:00Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
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| 21:00 | 21:0023/26Host Guy Raz asks how much of who we are is biology? How much can we change? 21:50Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chooses 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin.
| 21:00Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
| 21:001/3Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
| 21:001/3Hollywood comes to Rye - as does a figure from Dot Buckle's past. 21:15Two friends take a holiday cottage. One finds romance in pages of the visitors' book.
| 21:00Podcast recommendations for the long weekend, as picked by BBC podcast stars.
| | 21:10Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on.(R) 21:15Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons. 22:304/6An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.
| 22:004/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton. 22:302/6Tom's family are coming to London, and giving the term 'flying visit' a whole new meaning. 22:55Jon Holmes chats to the comedy writer and performer Tom Neenan.
| 22:00Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. 22:30Jake Yapp, Jessica Fostekew and Jon Holmes tackle the issues via angry, unfounded debate. 22:454/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of treason back in 1945.
| 22:00The live final in the search for the next comedy superstar. 22:30Who will be crowned winner in 2019 in Edinburgh? 22:55Jon Holmes chats to the comedy writer and performer Tom Neenan.
| 22:002/4Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs. 22:25Jake Yapp presents Proust Reduced. 22:30New breakthrough stand-up comedians stand shoulder-to-shoulder with household names.
| 22:002/4From pedantic dinner dates to coping with annoying friends. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. 22:30Catherine Bohart shows off the sights, sounds and smells of the Edinburgh arts festival. 22:55Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes on the legacy of Marcel Proust's A la Recherche du Temps Perdu.
| 22:003/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night. 22:304/5Could the detritus of Sean's domestic life have artistic worth? 22:55We hear about some friends of 4 Extra’s own “Proustian Rushes.”
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| 23:00 | 23:005/5Sam has been nominated for a journalism award, but has she got a bigger decision to make? 23:303/4Craig and Martin throw a Come As You Aren't party.
| 23:002/6Comatose Ben travels back to 1973 to find a 'life coach' to motivate him out of his coma. 23:301/4No morals and little brain? Aggressive marketing director John Weak returns!
| 23:002/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx. 23:303/6The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.
| 23:002/6A 'live' archaeology excavation, and a very liberal safari park. 23:305/5Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
| 23:304/4Elvis dons a sweater and investigates the kidnapping of his dog Trouble. 23:454/4Kayvan Novak imagines what the voicemail of President Barack Obama might sound like.
| 23:003/4Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin? 23:303/4Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.
| 23:001/3Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family? 23:303/6Meet the Barn Conversion Couple and a visit to the Dragon's Den.
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