BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 September 2014

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 6
  Mary takes a trip to Launceston with Jem, but it ends unexpectedly.
2. 00:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 6
  6/10Tom Mangold learns that pursuing truth was not a priority when the story was first told.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 1
  1/5A severe frost brings London to a standstill and the streets are given over to football.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 1
  1/5Growing up gay and dyslexic led Andrew Solomon to reflect on the 'outsider' child.
5. 01:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Orlando Figes and Michael Schmidt
  Orlando and Michael discuss Elizabeth Bishop, Vladimir Nabokov and Henry James.(R)
7. 02:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 6. Concerning Captain Smith
  6/8Arriving to collect vital information from Countess Dekker, Temple gets a shock.
8. 02:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 1
  1/4Douglas Adams began his futuristic look by demystifying access to music on the internet.
9. 03:00
  The Middle by Amelia Bullmore
  A close family is brought to its knees by one momentary indiscretion. Stars Emma Cunniffe.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars, The King's Subjects
  5/5The commander discovers a door in the ground. What is on the other side?
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Kate Tempest, Cerys Matthews, Edward Petherbridge, Aisling Bea, Nikki Bedi
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Anyone for a Cruise to Cherbourg?
  3/6The singing duo wonder why their agent is being uncharacteristically nice.
13. 05:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Friendship in its many forms and an everyday problem for Miriam Stoops.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 7. Coffee For Miss Conrad
  7/8Temple and Steve encounter Betty Conrad, and a midnight meeting is arranged.
2. 06:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 2
  2/4Douglas Adams reflects on the potential of the internet for authors and publishers.
3. 07:00
  The Fall of the Mausoleum Club—The T Machine
  5/6Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, The Sea Section; Dog Days
  6/6David deals with family tragedy and presents some comic verse about our canine friends.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
  12/26Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
6. 08:30
  Doctor in the House—Out-Patients
  9/13Medic Sparrow misdiagnoses a boil, while Taffy keeps volunteering for night-shifts.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 44, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt presents a comic take on the week's news.
8. 09:30
  Coming Alive—Series 3, Good Sports
  1/6Sandra's mother starts meddling over Terry - and there's a surprising sporting challenge.
9. 10:00
  Noel Coward Mysteries - A Bullet At Balmain's
  A promiscuous mannequin's murder in 1948 Paris stylishly distracts Noel Coward.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, Chitting
  1/3By Elizabeth Buchan. A young girl discovers a different side to her stern grandmother.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Selfless
  A biker suffers amnesia after a road accident. But who is the stranger who rescues him?
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
  12/26Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
2. 12:30
  Doctor in the House—Out-Patients
  9/13Medic Sparrow misdiagnoses a boil, while Taffy keeps volunteering for night-shifts.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 7. Coffee For Miss Conrad
  7/8Temple and Steve encounter Betty Conrad, and a midnight meeting is arranged.
4. 13:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 2
  2/4Douglas Adams reflects on the potential of the internet for authors and publishers.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 7
  As abandoned Mary arrives back at Jamaica Inn, she finds herself in danger.
6. 14:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 7
  7/10Tom Mangold pursues the truth about Charles Berlitz, who wrote the all-time bestseller.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 2
  2/5A freezing winter gives way to a heatwave, and the bubonic plague claims its first victims
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 2
  2/5For a large proportion of deaf people, it is both a culture and identity worth celebrating
9. 15:00
  Noel Coward Mysteries - A Bullet At Balmain's
  A promiscuous mannequin's murder in 1948 Paris stylishly distracts Noel Coward.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Cupcakes and steam-powered cars
  Mel says happy birthday to author Julia Donaldson, and Matt Baker takes a ride.
11. 17:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Taking It on the Chin
  4/6As Izzy's love-life gets more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.
12. 17:30
  The Fall of the Mausoleum Club—The T Machine
  5/6Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Quote... Unquote—From 09/03/1982
  Nigel Rees chairs Alan Bennett, Janet Suzman, Leslie Thomas and Wynford Vaughan Thomas
2. 18:30
  Musical Legends—Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
  Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull tells Tom Morton about his extraordinary musical career.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
  12/26Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
4. 19:30
  Doctor in the House—Out-Patients
  9/13Medic Sparrow misdiagnoses a boil, while Taffy keeps volunteering for night-shifts.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 7. Coffee For Miss Conrad
  7/8Temple and Steve encounter Betty Conrad, and a midnight meeting is arranged.
6. 20:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 2
  2/4Douglas Adams reflects on the potential of the internet for authors and publishers.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, Chitting
  1/3By Elizabeth Buchan. A young girl discovers a different side to her stern grandmother.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Selfless
  A biker suffers amnesia after a road accident. But who is the stranger who rescues him?
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, The Sea Section; Dog Days
  6/6David deals with family tragedy and presents some comic verse about our canine friends.
10. 22:30
  Dave Against the Machine—Angels From Outer Space
  2/4Conspiracy theorist Dave is convinced his postman has been replaced by an alien.
11. 23:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More
  2/6Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.
12. 23:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 2, Astronaut Training
  4/6The sketch team take the audience to Nevada for selection by NASA.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 7
  As abandoned Mary arrives back at Jamaica Inn, she finds herself in danger.
2. 00:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 7
  7/10Tom Mangold pursues the truth about Charles Berlitz, who wrote the all-time bestseller.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 2
  2/5A freezing winter gives way to a heatwave, and the bubonic plague claims its first victims
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 2
  2/5For a large proportion of deaf people, it is both a culture and identity worth celebrating
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—From 09/03/1982
  Nigel Rees chairs Alan Bennett, Janet Suzman, Leslie Thomas and Wynford Vaughan Thomas
6. 01:30
  Musical Legends—Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
  Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull tells Tom Morton about his extraordinary musical career.
7. 02:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 7. Coffee For Miss Conrad
  7/8Temple and Steve encounter Betty Conrad, and a midnight meeting is arranged.
8. 02:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 2
  2/4Douglas Adams reflects on the potential of the internet for authors and publishers.
9. 03:00
  Noel Coward Mysteries - A Bullet At Balmain's
  A promiscuous mannequin's murder in 1948 Paris stylishly distracts Noel Coward.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, Chitting
  1/3By Elizabeth Buchan. A young girl discovers a different side to her stern grandmother.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Selfless
  A biker suffers amnesia after a road accident. But who is the stranger who rescues him?
12. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Taking It on the Chin
  4/6As Izzy's love-life gets more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.
13. 05:30
  The Fall of the Mausoleum Club—The T Machine
  5/6Copper trousers, murderous intent and a paradoxical tale of a misbegotten future history.

Wednesday 17 September 2014