Radio 4 Extra Listings for 29 May – 4 June 2021 Page 1 of 10 SATURDAY 29 MAY 2021 Sigrid ..... Hollie Burgess books, watching films, and generally repairing his wounded Freija ..... Samantha Dakin psyche. Uncle Jeff is having none of this and reveals a hitherto SAT 00:00 Paradise Lost in Space (b007jp0g) Producer: Sasha Yevtushenko. unknown secret to Andy, that the dusty shop downstairs from 5. Things Hot Up First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019. his seaside flat belongs to Jeff. When necessary, it seems, he When Norman introduces the Oblivions to the pleasures of the SAT 02:30 Malmesbury: the Philosophy Town (b017551k) offers the community of Flamford a valuable service as an flesh, one thing leads to another... Britain's most famous political philosopher Thomas Hobbes was electrical repair person. Colin Swash's sci-fi comedy about two space-age humans born there, and Malmesbury in Wiltshire wants to become for Jeff lures Andy into the shop and shows him how to use the till. stranded on a friendly alien planet. philosophy what Hay-on-Wye is for books, St. Ives for painting, Andy realises it's another of his uncle's ploys, and refuses this Norman ...... Tony Robinson or Aldeburgh for music. oblique yet unsubtle job offer. But Jeff, never the one to say Max ...... David Haig It is setting out to become the country's special 'Philosophy "die", takes his nephew on a job search in which Andy is an Stella ...... Louise Lombard Town'. The scheme is the brainchild of philosophy and small- unwilling participant. Macari ...... Michael Troughton town enthusiast Michael Cuthbert, and he has got the backing of Visits follow to Fish Shop Frank, the Tourist Information Terayz ...... Carla Mendonca Wiltshire Council and the involvement of the local and long- Office run by the uniformed and uninformed Steph and Pippa, Clive ...... Guy Witcher established Thomas Hobbes Society. He has also enthused the and Flamford's as-yet-unlicensed zoo. Buzz ...... Peter Serafinowcz head teacher of Malmesbury School, whose students are being Jeff ...... Philip Jackson Producer: Richard Wilson encouraged to take philosophy seriously. Andy ...... Tom Palmer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1995. Recently Malmesbury has hosted an annual philosophy festival. Frank ...... Mark Benton SAT 00:30 Off the Page (b00sjt9x) Initially this focused on Hobbes - and the country's leading Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Shoulda Put A Ring On It experts came to speak - but now its scope is wider. Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Dominic Arkwright introduces more new writing and Mark Whitaker (who has himself published work on Hobbes) Mr Truepenny ...... Rasmus Hardiker provocative debate. reports from the Malmesbury Festival. He interviews leading Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson have their 400 word philosophers who are speaking. These include John Cottingham, Director: Gordon Kennedy essays at the ready - entitled "Shoulda Put A Ring On It." The Simon Glendinning and Angie Hobbs. Professor Hobbs has An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in title comes from a Beyonce single, and provokes each guest in a been designated a 'Town Philosopher', and she also holds an June 2016. different way. academic title in the Public Understanding of Philosophy. SAT 05:30 The Confessional (m000wc13) "Marriage? I am not tempted, writes novelist Bidisha, "it is like The Festival raises questions as to what philosophy is once it Series 1 all other things I am not tempted by, such as golf, crochet and escapes from the academy. Whitaker interviews members of The Confession of Phil Wang pole jumping." the audience and local residents about how they see the link Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a Harry Benson runs marriage courses for the Bristol Community between their town and philosophy. He also explores plans to comedy chat show about shame and guilt. Family Trust, and is author of Let's Stick Together. Stella give philosophy a permanent place in Malmesbury. There is talk Each week Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest Duffy is a playwright and novelist. of a 'Philosopher's Footpath' from Oxford, of inscriptions of into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to Producer: Sarah Langan great philosophical sayings on the town's buildings, and of a him. This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and First broadcast on BBC Radio Four in June 2010 philosophical bookshop-cum-cafe. surprising insights as their confessions are put under the SAT 01:00 Wimsey (b007jvmz) Producer: Mark Whitaker microscope. The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club A Square Dog Radio production We’re used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are 4. Exhumation First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2011. persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about Lord Peter Wimsey awaits Doctor Horner's verdict. SAT 03:00 David Wade - Alexander (b00cfwr8) their proudest moments. Stephen is not interested in that. He At a party thrown by pal Margery, the upper class sleuth does a The Hunt of the God King doesn’t want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to little more digging. Alexander pursues Darius, conquers Egypt and falls in love with know what they’re ashamed of. That’s surely the way to find out Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic sleuth. Barsine. what really makes a person tick.Stephen and his guest reflect Dorothy L Sayers' detective mystery dramatised by Chris Michael Maloney and Alex Jennings star in David Wade's serial with empathy and humour on things like: why we get Miller. on the life of Alexander the Great. embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael Alexander ...... Michael Maloney value of guilt. Robert Fentiman ...... Allan Cuthbertson Hephaistion ...... Alex Jennings Series guests include Marian Keyes, Cariad Lloyd, Joan Inspector Parker ...... Gabriel Woolf Achilles ...... Barry Foster Bakewell, Suzi Ruffell, Phil Hammond, Alastair Campbell and Mr Murbles ...... John Gabriel Patroclus ...... Simon Ward many more. Dr Horner ...... Blain Fairman Ptolemy ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt This week, award-winning stand-up and sketch comedian, Phil Dr Penberthy ...... Christopher Emmett Philotas ...... Michael Onslow Wang confesses about potty training, supermarket gossip and Marjorie Phelps ...... Rosalind Adams Perdikkas ...... Mark Straker getting the wrong end of the stick. Mrs Rushworth ...... Olwen Griffiths Simmias ...... John Evitts Written and presented by Stephen Mangan Producer: Simon Brett Philip ...... Sean Barrett With extra material by Nick Doody First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. Lysimachos ...... Keith Drinkel Devised with Dave Anderson and produced by Frank Stirling SAT 01:30 Edward Boyd - The Candle of Darkness Eumenes ...... James Telfer A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 (b0b51vyy) Artzbazus ...... Philip Anthony SAT 06:00 Kind Hearts and Coronets (b007jnpv) 5. The Angry Mob Barsine ...... Teresa Gallagher Louis Mazzini should be heir to a dukedom but his family, the After Delia Dewar implicates him, an angry mob turns on Sisygambis ...... Diana Payan snobbish D'Ascoynes have cut Louis off because his mother Jimmy Morton. Thais ...... Rachel Atkins married badly. Meanwhile Steve Gardiner discovers his friend's war actions. The Eunuch ...... Richard Pearce Vengeful and hate-filled, he sets out to regain his rightful place Teddy Johnson stars in Edward Boyd's serial thriller. Music: Wilfredo Acosta by wreaking revenge on the D'Ascoyne family, but is then Steve Gardiner ...... Teddy Johnson Director: Glyn Dearman arrested for a killing he didn't commit. PC McKenzie ...... John Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1993. Ealing film comedy adaptation starring Harry Enfield as the PC Robertson ...... Kalman Glass SAT 04:00 Counterpoint (b00s97hj) D'Ascoyne family. With Michael Kitchen, Haydn Gwynne, Lindy Marshall ...... Hannah Gordon Series 24 Timothy Bateson and David Lodge. Jimmy Morton ...... Jimmy Logan 2010 Heat 8 Adapted by Gilbert Travers Thomas from Robert Hamer and Wilfred Morton - Leonard Maguire Paul Gambaccini chairs the penultimate heat of the 2010 John Dighton's screenplay. Detective Inspector Gordon ...... Moultrie R. Kelsall general knowledge music quiz. Louis Mazzini ....... Michael Kitchen Louisa Matthews ...... Nancy Mitchell Three amateur music enthusiasts face Paul's questions on a wide The D'Ascoyne Family ....... Harry Enfield Romily Foster ...... Douglas Murchie variety of musical topics, from the baroque to rock. Edith D'Ascoyne ....... Haydn Gwynne Bill Williams ...... Glenn Michael The three contestants are from London, Worthing and Hale: Sibella ....... Lynsey Baxter Produced in Glasgow by Eddie Fraser. Sue Barnard Elliott ....... Timothy Alcock First broadcast in April 1954 on the BBC Regional Home E Goh Crown Counsel ....... Michael Denison Service - Scotland Martin Hoskins Inspector Burgoyne ....... David Lodge SAT 02:00 The Transition by Luke Kennard (b08drky3) Producer Paul Bajoria Governor ....... Geoffrey Whitehead Episode 10 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2010. Mrs Mazzini ....... Zulema Dene Although he's been banished to the basement and relegated to SAT 04:30 Bristow (b007v1dg) Lionel ....... David Timpson The Transition's 'B stream' programme, Karl's only concern is Series 3 Warder Smith ....... John Hartley for Genevieve: her increasingly erratic behaviour, which he The Good, the Bad and the Temporary Perkins ....... Jonathan Keeble knows from long experience, is a precursor to a serious There's a new girl in town, and Bristow knows his office isn't Priscilla ....... Tracy Wiles breakdown. big enough for the two of them. Duchess ....... Jane Whittenshaw Janna and Stu refuse to listen to his concerns, however, and Michael Williams stars as Bristow. Young Louis ....... Roger May soon his fears are proved correct. Frank Dickens' sitcom is based on his famous long-running Boatman ....... Ross Livingstone Bryan Dick reads the moving conclusion of Luke Kennard's newspaper cartoon strip about the Chester-Perry buying clerk. Defence Counsel ....... David Collings novel Bristow ...... Michael Williams Warder ......