Schedule Monday 22nd May 2017

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 2, Episode 3 - Meat

The American ambassador is coming to town, and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. She must prepare a delicious cut of veal to woo the Ambassador. It's a shame she just ate it. How will they wriggle out of this one?

My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Episode 7 - The Abi Habit

According to Susan, abstinence makes the heart grow fonder. While Janey looks like having it thrust upon her, for Abi it seems like being a longer term commitment.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 78, Episode 2

Nicholas Parsons hosts the comedy panel show. Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Zoe Lyons and Julian Clary attempt to talk on a given subject for 60 seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation.

Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 8 - A German Tradition

Modern Life Is Goodish concludes tonight with a look at the current obsession with customer feedback and market research. Just how reliable is this data? Dave tries to find out with the help of fans of Ant and Dec and people who like a very specific type of soup.

Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Dennis (George Layton), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 6

As the gang head off for their annual 1960s-themed getaway weekend, it looks like there could be a little less fun and a little more stress at the seaside.

Facebook
9pm
40 min
The Kaneing Live. Russell Kane. Copyright: Marc Bates

The Kaneing Live

Episode 1

The 'dementia tax'; Tim Farron on cannabis; and binge drinking are amongst the topics Kane'd with the help of Katherine Ryan, James O'Brien and Janet Street-Porter.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili

Deadpan comic Jack Dee shares his gripes on school sports day, rubbernecking and the notion of appointing an Olympic village idiot, before introducing a performance by Omid Djalili, who offers his take on everything from Shakespeare to belly-dancing.

BBC Two
10pm
(repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 2

Lance and Andy haven't told anyone that they are hot on the trail of the Holy Grail of metal detecting: the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Except that members of the rival detecting club already seem to know all about it. Who is the mole?

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Zoe Lyons, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Rob Beckett, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 2

Rob Beckett and Zoe Lyons take on the joystick challenge they compete against each other in Gran Turismo, Uncharted 4, Horace Goes Skiing, Whac-a-mole and Goat Simulator. Yes, there really is a game called Goat Simulator.

Loaded. Image shows from L to R: Watto (Nick Helm), Ewan (Jonny Sweet), Leon (Samuel Anderson), Josh (Jim Howick)

Loaded

Episode 3 - Josh's Mum And Dad

Josh gets distracted when his parents return early from the three-month cultural world trip he gifted them.

A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, James Corden

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 2

As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
10:50pm
40 min version
Have I Got News For You. Frankie Boyle

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 5

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.

Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In Love

Jeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 93, Episode 5

Miles captains an exciting formation of newshounds: Francis Wheen, John Robins, Angela Barnes and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. This week, manifold manifestos, a flying Dutchman and a close encounter with a wild boar.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 21, Episode 7 - Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Alan Cumming, Sheryl Crow

Nicole Kidman says she is excited to be 50, Keith Urban reveals he was scared to ask Nicole out, Alan Cumming talks about his rather unconventional preparation for sex scenes and Sheryl Crowe says performing with Michael Jackson was surreal.

Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 5 - Singing In The Drain

Suze delights Linda by offering her a modelling job, but it soon becomes apparent that even walking in a straight line could prove tricky. Meanwhile, Jez has news of auditions for a new musical for Tom. Excited, he decides to take up singing lessons.

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