| 00:00 | 00:003/6The neighbours do not call. Then Charlie buys a strange jar and is the centre of attention 00:303/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
| 00:00Vincent Price's tale of a phoney clairvoyant and a client who wants a preview of eternity. 00:30Janet Street Porter and Martina Cole discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
| 00:001/4The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee. 00:30How Bob Marley's Redemption Song has inspired generations around the world.
| 00:002/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum. 00:30Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
| 00:003/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery. 00:30As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
| 00:004/4Can the Radox's assembled forces win the battle? Epic Tolkien parody. 00:30The former MI5 chief tells Derek Jones about his love of wildlife using the BBC archive.
| 00:001/6When Londoners suddenly begin un-evolving, The Doctor and Donna take action.
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| 01:00 | 01:00A journalist’s memoir of a friendship with writer Muriel Spark
| 01:001/6Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off. 01:306/8Alice has gone to help the Queen, and Scott causes tension between Jenny and Caroline.
| 01:002/6Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 01:307/8Gina has more debts, the past comes back to haunt Alice and Jenny receives tragic news.
| 01:003/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 01:308/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
| 01:004/6Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 01:301/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
| 01:005/6Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 01:302/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
| 01:00From book publishers to Radio 4 commissioners, why are we so interested in anniversaries?
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| 02:00 | 02:10Actor David Troughton selects 'Nimrod' from Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'. 02:202/6Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life.
| 02:001/10Nine perfect strangers find themselves thrown together at an unconventional health resort. 02:151/5Jo Clifford's autobiographical drama about love and loss. 02:30Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings.
| 02:002/10The nine guests soon realise that Tranquillum House is no ordinary health resort. 02:152/5Susie's vision blurs, her head aches, and then she has a fit in her sleep. 02:301/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads south to begin retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
| 02:003/10Nine perfect strangers find themselves thrown together at an unconventional health resort. 02:153/5On Monday Susie had a fit. On Tuesday they find a tumour. But is it benign or not? 02:302/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads north to complete retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
| 02:004/10Frances finds that she is not the only guest at Tranquillum House to be hurting inside. 02:154/5Believing she only has days to live, Susie’s family prepare a goodbye. 02:30Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
| 02:005/10Heather realises that something is not quite right with the rhythm of Tranquillium House. 02:155/5Susie’s life was turned upside down. It's now Friday, 15 years later... 02:301/3In 1932 George Orwell taught in a public school. Geoffrey Stevens recalls being his pupil.
| 02:001/6Drama in the line of duty when Milton misunderstands the point of a Police Corruption Unit 02:301/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
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| 03:00 | 03:30Did the RAF’s finest hour shorten the Second World War?
| 03:006/6The priest probes a student's death. Are devil-worshippers to blame? 03:45A dreamlike meditation on life and ageing from Irish author David Hayden.
| 03:001/6The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder. 03:45Alexa met Jim online. Jim didn't take it seriously. A short story by Anthony Adeane.
| 03:002/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth. 03:45Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
| 03:00Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs. 03:45A man who is obsessed with digital maps is suddenly contacted from... where?
| 03:003/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death 03:45Silence takes on a new shape for Ethel in a house that is too big for her. By Remi Graves.
| 03:001/4Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history. 03:301/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
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| 04:00 | 04:001/2The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five.
| 04:001/6Moral and ethical dilemmas, posed by host Sue Perkins. 04:304/6Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show.
| 04:005/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Nina Conti, Daisy Goodman and Lord Butler of Brockwell. 04:302/4Fuller-Carp is distracted by an alluring client, and Ruth babysits an electronic pet.
| 04:002/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 04:303/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
| 04:002/6Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself. 04:305/6Terry is plagued by smugglers with big ideas - and Sandra has a stalker.
| 04:006/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London. 04:306/6Unable to locate the cash he liberated as a courier for 'Racecourse Rita', Ken is wanted.
| 04:00Four children must travel through time to unlock the mystery of an ancient lucky charm.
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| 05:00 | 05:00Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:301/6Drama in the line of duty when Milton misunderstands the point of a Police Corruption Unit
| 05:004/6Josh and his wife take their baby away for a weekend. 05:305/650th Anniversary series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game, chaired by Jack Dee.
| 05:005/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank 05:304/4Andrew Maxwell begins a stocktake of British values by looking at different jobs.
| 05:003/4All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen. 05:304/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.
| 05:001/4Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens. 05:30Office bod by day, Room Next Door man by night. His road to fame is paved with anxiety.
| 05:004/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 05:306/6Alexei Sayle travels from Hull to Liverpool, talking to strangers on his train.
| 05:30As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
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| 06:00 | 06:001/6Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off. 06:306/8Alice has gone to help the Queen, and Scott causes tension between Jenny and Caroline.
| 06:002/6Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 06:307/8Gina has more debts, the past comes back to haunt Alice and Jenny receives tragic news.
| 06:003/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 06:308/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
| 06:004/6Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 06:301/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
| 06:005/6Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 06:302/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
| 06:00Four children must travel through time to unlock the mystery of an ancient lucky charm.
| 06:001/2Nine strangers find themselves thrown together at a remote health resort.
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| 07:00 | 07:004/6Josh and his wife take their baby away for a weekend. 07:305/650th Anniversary series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game, chaired by Jack Dee.
| 07:005/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank 07:304/4Andrew Maxwell begins a stocktake of British values by looking at different jobs.
| 07:003/4All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen. 07:304/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.
| 07:001/4Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens. 07:30Office bod by day, Room Next Door man by night. His road to fame is paved with anxiety.
| 07:004/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 07:306/6Alexei Sayle travels from Hull to Liverpool, talking to strangers on his train.
| 07:30As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
| 07:10The choices of actor Stephen Mangan. 07:20John and Susie find that over just a few days, their world is turned upside down.
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| 08:00 | 08:005/20Kenneth Horne heads a gangster romp, and asks Julian and Sandy to find a Bona Soulmate. 08:301/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
| 08:0014/27The amazing rise and fall of BBC Home Service announcer Wallace Greenslade. 08:301/8The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions.
| 08:007/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. 08:304/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
| 08:005/6Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show. 08:303/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must deal with a supermarket boycott. 08:55Fringe religion, like banking, is high risk, high profit. Read by Leonard Rossiter
| 08:00A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. 08:301/6Will Harry be able to help when someone knocks on the door with a problem?
| 08:002/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 08:305/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
| 08:3013/13William’s hypochondria results in a hospital visit.
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| 09:00 | 09:001/6Moral and ethical dilemmas, posed by host Sue Perkins. 09:304/6Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show.
| 09:003/6Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister. 09:302/4Fuller-Carp is distracted by an alluring client, and Ruth babysits an electronic pet.
| 09:002/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 09:303/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
| 09:002/6Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself. 09:305/6Terry is plagued by smugglers with big ideas - and Sandra has a stalker.
| 09:006/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London. 09:306/6Unable to locate the cash he liberated as a courier for 'Racecourse Rita', Ken is wanted.
| 09:00A celebration of the radio work of Brian Blessed.
| 09:00Dick Bentley and Jimmy Edwards write a song for a musical and take part in a medical drama 09:305/6Terry is plagued by smugglers with big ideas - and Sandra has a stalker.
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| 10:00 | 10:006/6The priest probes a student's death. Are devil-worshippers to blame? 10:45A dreamlike meditation on life and ageing from Irish author David Hayden.
| 10:001/6The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder. 10:45Alexa met Jim online. Jim didn't take it seriously. A short story by Anthony Adeane.
| 10:002/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth. 10:45Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
| 10:00Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs. 10:45A man who is obsessed with digital maps is suddenly contacted from... where?
| 10:003/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death 10:45Silence takes on a new shape for Ethel in a house that is too big for her. By Remi Graves.
| | 10:00Micky Flanagan, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 10:45Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
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| 11:00 | 11:0020/52Manoush Zomorodi explores giving and receiving care – it’s a natural part of life 11:50The singer chooses ‘Il Canto’ sung by Luciano Pavarotti and ‘Sail Away’ by Randy Newman.
| 11:00From book publishers to Radio 4 commissioners, why are we so interested in anniversaries?
| 11:003/3Tony Lidington concludes tracing the influence of clowning on British comedy's evolution.
| 11:00From Beyoncé to Paul Simon. Jimmy Carr shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young 11:45The naturalist comments on the decline in collecting by children.
| 11:00Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie present podcasts on health and living with chronic illness.
| | 11:002/8Radiolab explores the importance of names and our need to name everything. 11:55The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
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| 12:00 | 12:005/20Kenneth Horne heads a gangster romp, and asks Julian and Sandy to find a Bona Soulmate. 12:301/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
| 12:0014/27The amazing rise and fall of BBC Home Service announcer Wallace Greenslade. 12:301/8The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions.
| 12:007/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. 12:304/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
| 12:005/6Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show. 12:303/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must deal with a supermarket boycott. 12:55Fringe religion, like banking, is high risk, high profit. Read by Leonard Rossiter
| 12:00A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. 12:301/6Will Harry be able to help when someone knocks on the door with a problem?
| 12:001/6Moral and ethical dilemmas, posed by host Sue Perkins. 12:301/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
| 12:00Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:302/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger
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| 13:00 | 13:001/6Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off. 13:306/8Alice has gone to help the Queen, and Scott causes tension between Jenny and Caroline.
| 13:002/6Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 13:307/8Gina has more debts, the past comes back to haunt Alice and Jenny receives tragic news.
| 13:003/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 13:308/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
| 13:004/6Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 13:301/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
| 13:005/6Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 13:302/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
| 13:00From book publishers to Radio 4 commissioners, why are we so interested in anniversaries?
| 13:00A real life account of a flight from Berlin by a Jewish bookseller in the late 1930s.
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| 14:00 | 14:001/10Nine perfect strangers find themselves thrown together at an unconventional health resort. 14:151/5Jo Clifford's autobiographical drama about love and loss. 14:30Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings.
| 14:002/10The nine guests soon realise that Tranquillum House is no ordinary health resort. 14:152/5Susie's vision blurs, her head aches, and then she has a fit in her sleep. 14:301/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads south to begin retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
| 14:003/10Nine perfect strangers find themselves thrown together at an unconventional health resort. 14:153/5On Monday Susie had a fit. On Tuesday they find a tumour. But is it benign or not? 14:302/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads north to complete retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
| 14:004/10Frances finds that she is not the only guest at Tranquillum House to be hurting inside. 14:154/5Believing she only has days to live, Susie’s family prepare a goodbye. 14:30Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
| 14:005/10Heather realises that something is not quite right with the rhythm of Tranquillium House. 14:155/5Susie’s life was turned upside down. It's now Friday, 15 years later... 14:301/3In 1932 George Orwell taught in a public school. Geoffrey Stevens recalls being his pupil.
| 14:001/6Drama in the line of duty when Milton misunderstands the point of a Police Corruption Unit 14:301/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
| 14:10Chef Rick Stein chooses tracks by Julie Andrews and the Crash Test Dummies. 14:203/6The arrivals of a new baby and a singular new vicar have big impacts.
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| 15:00 | 15:006/6The priest probes a student's death. Are devil-worshippers to blame? 15:45A dreamlike meditation on life and ageing from Irish author David Hayden.
| 15:001/6The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder. 15:45Alexa met Jim online. Jim didn't take it seriously. A short story by Anthony Adeane.
| 15:002/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth. 15:45Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
| 15:00Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs. 15:45A man who is obsessed with digital maps is suddenly contacted from... where?
| 15:003/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death 15:45Silence takes on a new shape for Ethel in a house that is too big for her. By Remi Graves.
| 15:001/4Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history. 15:301/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
| 15:30Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
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| 16:00 | 16:001/6Moral and ethical dilemmas, posed by host Sue Perkins. 16:304/6Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show.
| 16:005/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Nina Conti, Daisy Goodman and Lord Butler of Brockwell. 16:302/4Fuller-Carp is distracted by an alluring client, and Ruth babysits an electronic pet.
| 16:002/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 16:303/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
| 16:002/6Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself. 16:305/6Terry is plagued by smugglers with big ideas - and Sandra has a stalker.
| 16:006/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London. 16:306/6Unable to locate the cash he liberated as a courier for 'Racecourse Rita', Ken is wanted.
| 16:00Four children must travel through time to unlock the mystery of an ancient lucky charm.
| 16:002/2The pint-size genius with awesome powers battles to save her school and teacher.
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| 17:00 | 17:004/6Josh and his wife take their baby away for a weekend. 17:305/650th Anniversary series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game, chaired by Jack Dee.
| 17:005/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank 17:304/4Andrew Maxwell begins a stocktake of British values by looking at different jobs.
| 17:003/4All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen. 17:304/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.
| 17:001/4Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens. 17:30Office bod by day, Room Next Door man by night. His road to fame is paved with anxiety.
| 17:004/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 17:306/6Alexei Sayle travels from Hull to Liverpool, talking to strangers on his train.
| 17:30As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
| 17:00Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:302/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger
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| 18:00 | 18:00Vincent Price's tale of a phoney clairvoyant and a client who wants a preview of eternity. 18:30Janet Street Porter and Martina Cole discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
| 18:001/4The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee. 18:30How Bob Marley's Redemption Song has inspired generations around the world.
| 18:002/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum. 18:30Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
| 18:003/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery. 18:30As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
| 18:004/4Can the Radox's assembled forces win the battle? Epic Tolkien parody. 18:30The former MI5 chief tells Derek Jones about his love of wildlife using the BBC archive.
| 18:001/6When Londoners suddenly begin un-evolving, The Doctor and Donna take action.
| 18:004/6Acton realises it is vital when committing murder to pay attention to detail. 18:304/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
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| 19:00 | 19:005/20Kenneth Horne heads a gangster romp, and asks Julian and Sandy to find a Bona Soulmate. 19:301/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
| 19:0014/27The amazing rise and fall of BBC Home Service announcer Wallace Greenslade. 19:301/8The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions.
| 19:007/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. 19:304/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
| 19:005/6Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show. 19:303/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must deal with a supermarket boycott. 19:55Fringe religion, like banking, is high risk, high profit. Read by Leonard Rossiter
| 19:00A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. 19:301/6Will Harry be able to help when someone knocks on the door with a problem?
| 19:00A celebration of the radio work of Brian Blessed.
| 19:002/8Radiolab explores the importance of names and our need to name everything. 19:55The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
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| 20:00 | 20:001/6Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off. 20:306/8Alice has gone to help the Queen, and Scott causes tension between Jenny and Caroline.
| 20:002/6Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 20:307/8Gina has more debts, the past comes back to haunt Alice and Jenny receives tragic news.
| 20:003/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 20:308/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
| 20:004/6Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 20:301/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
| 20:005/6Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 20:302/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
| | 20:002/2The pint-size genius with awesome powers battles to save her school and teacher.
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| 21:00 | 21:0020/52Manoush Zomorodi explores giving and receiving care – it’s a natural part of life 21:50The singer chooses ‘Il Canto’ sung by Luciano Pavarotti and ‘Sail Away’ by Randy Newman.
| 21:00From book publishers to Radio 4 commissioners, why are we so interested in anniversaries?
| 21:003/3Tony Lidington concludes tracing the influence of clowning on British comedy's evolution.
| 21:00From Beyoncé to Paul Simon. Jimmy Carr shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young 21:45The naturalist comments on the decline in collecting by children.
| 21:00Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie present podcasts on health and living with chronic illness.
| | 21:00Micky Flanagan, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 21:45Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
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| 22:00 | 22:005/650th Anniversary series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game, chaired by Jack Dee. 22:304/6Justin has to cope with a game of golf. 22:55The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Jake Yapp chats to Celya AB.
| 22:004/4Andrew Maxwell begins a stocktake of British values by looking at different jobs. 22:301/4There's a murder! Can DS Nick and company solve the mystery? 22:55The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Jake Yapp chats to Celya AB.
| 22:004/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues. 22:301/4Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history. 22:55Tonight, Jake Yapp is joined in the studio by Amy Gledhill.
| 22:00Office bod by day, Room Next Door man by night. His road to fame is paved with anxiety. 22:304/4Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions. 22:55Tonight, Jake Yapp is joined in the studio by Amy Gledhill.
| 22:006/6Alexei Sayle travels from Hull to Liverpool, talking to strangers on his train. 22:302/2Host Lee Mack introduces Andy Parsons, Lucy Porter, Tim Minchin and Jim Owen. 22:55Tonight, Jake Yapp is joined in the studio by Amy Gledhill.
| 22:003/6Alex Horne and his band present music and comedy with special guest Marcus Brigstocke. 22:301/4The Doctor Who stalwarts meet in the tag talk show.
| 22:002/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger 22:303/6Although he'd prefer to stick to comedy, Nathan is persuaded to work at his dad's company. 22:453/6Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of partying.
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| 23:00 | 23:003/6Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister. 23:304/4Matt Berry interviews the greats of stage, screen and music. 23:454/4Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life.
| 23:002/4From pedantic dinner dates to coping with annoying friends. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. 23:302/6Frank Skinner tries four new things, including getting a spray tan and eating Jugged Hare.
| 23:006/6Diabolical ways to look after your money. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour. 23:305/8The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses. 23:451/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a death by cutlery back in 1824.
| 23:002/6The Consultants hold their office Christmas party complete with a Beach Boys tribute act. 23:301/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
| 23:004/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show. 23:154/4For the Queen's visit, Dodgy Phil books her beloved Chas and Dave. But can they make it? 23:30Will Harriet warm to experimental album Hello New York by Maher Shalal Hash Baz?
| 23:002/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman. 23:306/6Mischievous Satan instructs demon Scumspawn to partake in a very unusual meal.
| 23:004/4On its 25th anniversary, writers and performers reflect on Gummy Monkey: The Musical. 23:305/6Marvel at the meerkats, visit a new theme park... and one man must face 'The Curator'.
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