Witness History: Harry Houdini (Rpt)

1st November
8.40am, 1.40pm, 7.40pm on Sunday 1st November (10 minutes) on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Simon Watts explores how a performance in London's West End, known as the Mirror Handcuff Challenge, made magician Harry Houdini world famous. From 2016.

Death and the Magician by Raymund FitzSimons

2nd November

3pm, 9pm on Monday 2nd November (45 minutes) on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Grief stricken, Harry Houdini investigates psychic claims, but can he find solace amidst his fear of mortality? Stars Lee Montague.

Witness History: Harry Houdini (Rpt)

2nd November
3.40am on Monday 2nd November (10 minutes) on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Simon Watts explores how a performance in London's West End, known as the Mirror Handcuff Challenge, made magician Harry Houdini world famous. From 2016.

Death and the Magician by Raymund FitzSimons (Rpt)

3rd November

5am on Tuesday 3rd November (45 minutes) on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Grief stricken, Harry Houdini investigates psychic claims, but can he find solace amidst his fear of mortality? Stars Lee Montague.

And the Same to You (Rpt)

9th November
11.35pm on Monday 9th November (1 hour 25 minutes) on Talking Pictures TV.
Comedy starring Sid James, Brian Rix, Leo Franklyn, Tommy Cooper and Vera Day. The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret. Director: George Pollock. (Black and White, 1960, U)

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (Rpt)

12th November
8.30pm on Thursday 12th November (50 minutes) on Talking Pictures TV.

Series 4, Episode 1. Gene Pitney performs Half Heaven Half Heartache and Blue Angel. Plus, there's performances from Paul Daniels, Royal Polynesian Revue and Rivendell.