BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 1 October 2013

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 6. Across the Abyss
  6/10Searching for Earth, the starship Challenger heads towards star cluster Tersus 9.
2. 00:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Dead Persons in Hungary, by AA Calmet
  1/5A virginal English soldier, travelling through Romania, ends up in a deserted village.
3. 00:45
  The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory
  Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever?
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest
  2/7After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee.
5. 01:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
  1/5The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
6. 02:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.
7. 02:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
  2/6Beauty has the hots for worship leader Wayne, but warring couples intervene.
8. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, The Coram Man
  1/2Young aristocrat Alexander Ashbrook runs away from the Hospital for Deserted Children.
9. 04:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Roy Harper, Frederick Forsyth, Steven Berkoff, Lucy Worsley, Miranda Sawyer, Rafiki
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
12. 05:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will
  3/7A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders.
2. 06:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
3. 07:00
  The Pickerskill Detentions—Smoking Wet
  3/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.
4. 07:15
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8Poet John Hegley entertains an audience with a microphone and a book of verse.
5. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6A sketch that is much too rude and advice on how to deal with bullies.
6. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, Yehti
  24/24Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from Yorkshire.
7. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Boys' Night In
  12/13Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
8. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt, Susan Calman and the Now Show team present a comedic look at the week's news.
9. 09:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3
  3/4The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.
10. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, Angel Child
  2/2Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans.
11. 11:00
  Shorts—Series 12, Fear in a Hat
  1/3By Nicola White. A shy schoolgirl fears the worst when she attends a religious retreat.
12. 11:15
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, Yehti
  24/24Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from Yorkshire.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Boys' Night In
  12/13Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will
  3/7A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders.
4. 13:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 2. Saag Aloo
  2/10Vera emails Irene the first recipe for her travel cookbook.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—6. World View
  6/10Cartographers always have to keep one eye on the map and one on new territorial disputes.
7. 14:30
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 7
  7/10As Natalia recalls her grandfather's past, the truth about the failed tiger hunt emerges.
8. 14:45
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water
  2/5Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, Angel Child
  2/2Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—01/10/2013
  Mel Giedroyc presents Harry Hill with his birthday bumps.
11. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
12. 17:30
  The Pickerskill Detentions—Smoking Wet
  3/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.
13. 17:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8Poet John Hegley entertains an audience with a microphone and a book of verse.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 7. New Blood
  7/10The Challenger has found its sister starship, but the crew are living in total isolation.
2. 18:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Family of the Vourdalak, by Alexis Tolstoy
  2/5Father Gorcha goes into the mountains and warns his family he will return as a vampire
3. 18:45
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Oblong Box
  A passenger on a summer voyage to New York is curious about an artist and his new wife.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, Yehti
  24/24Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from Yorkshire.
5. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Boys' Night In
  12/13Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will
  3/7A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders.
7. 20:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
8. 21:00
  Shorts—Series 12, Fear in a Hat
  1/3By Nicola White. A shy schoolgirl fears the worst when she attends a religious retreat.
9. 21:15
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6A sketch that is much too rude and advice on how to deal with bullies.
11. 22:30
  Genius—Series 2, Brian Sewell
  3/6Dave Gorman and Brian Sewell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Religion
  2/6Saint David, Saint Patrick and Gerald of Wales are put to the Totaliser Test.
13. 23:30
  One—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The show where no sketch features more than one voice. Stars Graeme Garden.
14. 23:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, Shuttleworth Diplomacy
  5/5Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth sets out to be a nicer, more approachable person.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 7. New Blood
  7/10The Challenger has found its sister starship, but the crew are living in total isolation.
2. 00:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Family of the Vourdalak, by Alexis Tolstoy
  2/5Father Gorcha goes into the mountains and warns his family he will return as a vampire
3. 00:45
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Oblong Box
  A passenger on a summer voyage to New York is curious about an artist and his new wife.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will
  3/7A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders.
5. 01:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
6. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt, Susan Calman and the Now Show team present a comedic look at the week's news.
7. 02:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3
  3/4The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.
8. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, Angel Child
  2/2Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans.
9. 04:00
  Shorts—Series 12, Fear in a Hat
  1/3By Nicola White. A shy schoolgirl fears the worst when she attends a religious retreat.
10. 04:15
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
12. 05:30
  The Pickerskill Detentions—Smoking Wet
  3/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.
13. 05:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8Poet John Hegley entertains an audience with a microphone and a book of verse.

Wednesday 2 October 2013