Schedule Monday 14th October 2019

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Lonely Girl, Episode 1

Kate and Baba blag their way into a wine-tasting and meet Eugene Gaillard.

Radio 4
4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Tim Peake, Robin Ince, Helen Sharman, Brian Cox, Mark Steel

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 20, Special - Being an Astronaut

In this special edition Brian and Robin are joined by British astronauts Helen Sharman and Tim Peake to talk about the country's history and future in space.

The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: John Rutledge, Mike Bubbins. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Series 5, Episode 2 - Is The Zombie Apocalypse On Its Way?

John mistakes Mike for a zombie during a late night snack binge and decides its time to educate his reluctant friend in all matters undead.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Bridget Christie, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 14, Episode 3 - Meeting Eighty-Three

John and Bridget this week are joined by comedian Ahir Shah, historian Fern Riddell and physicist Bobby Acharya.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
Motherland

Motherland

Series 2, Episode 2 - Soft Opening

Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post threatens to destroy her good work. Meanwhile Liz resents gentrification and Kevin has written an unusual children's book.

Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Severus (Phil Davis). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Grumbrella

There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
45 min version
Phil Wang

The News Quiz

Series 100, Episode 7

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Phil Wang, with guests including Ivo Graham, Suzi Ruffell, Andrew Maxwell and Ayesha Hazarika.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
11:05pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Layla Moran, Ian Hislop, Martin Clunes, Sara Pascoe, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 1

Actor Martin Clunes hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 58th series, with panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

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