BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 25 August 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 3. Extreme Dreams
  3/20Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars.
2. 00:30
  John Hersey - Hiroshima—The Fire
  2/4The first day of the aftermath of the explosion. Recollections of six survivors.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
4. 01:30
  The Bob Graham Round
  Can the beauty of the Lake District and the grit of fell running inspire a composer?
5. 02:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 8
  8/10Where is Valentina? Who is the mystery man outside? And whose story should be believed?
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Driving Innovation
  23/30Clare Balding is at Silverstone to explore how Britain led the way in motor racing.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 3
  3/15Roland and Maud are in the house where Christabel LaMotte spent the last years of her life
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Carmen Aguirre - Something Fierce, Episode 3
  3/5Carmen finds herself in rural Argentina in the depths of a harsh winter.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Hamer's Women
  6/8Social reformer Hamer is tempted by Lady Lettice, as his wife fights for the suffragettes.
10. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 2
  Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, David Quantick, Peter Baynham and Richard Herring.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Richard and Maria want to declutter, and Ruby has guinea pig worries.
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Can Pete and Cassie's friendship avoid causing jealousy all around them?
13. 05:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is There Anyone Out There?
  2/4Sophie's keen on the new lodger, but her Mum's not so sure.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery
  4/5The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
2. 06:30
  The Day of the Jackal
  Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.
3. 07:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Two grand openings bring Church and State rivalry to a head for the village priest.
4. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  4/4From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
5. 08:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden.
6. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, In-House Documentary
  7/8The production team follow a family around in a subtle fly-on-the wall style.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/6With panellists Tony Hawks, Alan Davies, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
8. 09:30
  The Elephant Man—It Could Be the Zoo
  2/8Southwood Zoo has tax problems and inept staff. Can the National Lottery help?
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
10. 11:00
  Mary Costello - The China Factory—The Sewing Room
  4/5A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into her life.
11. 11:15
  Guy Meredith - Clicktrack
  1930s Britain: a film is doomed – unless a young composer can save the day with a score.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, In-House Documentary
  7/8The production team follow a family around in a subtle fly-on-the wall style.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery
  4/5The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
4. 13:30
  The Day of the Jackal
  Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.
5. 14:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 9
  9/10Two women reveal their inner secrets. Tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The Gentleman Amateur
  24/30Clare Balding on the demise of the amateur gentleman and the rise of the professional.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 4
  4/15Mortimer Cropper, a collector of Ash memorabilia from Harmony City, New Mexico, is in town
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Carmen Aguirre - Something Fierce, Episode 4
  4/5A mission across the Andes goes perilously wrong, and Carmen is forced to risk all.
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/6With panellists Tony Hawks, Alan Davies, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
11. 16:30
  The Elephant Man—It Could Be the Zoo
  2/8Southwood Zoo has tax problems and inept staff. Can the National Lottery help?
12. 17:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Two grand openings bring Church and State rivalry to a head for the village priest.
13. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  4/4From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
2. 18:30
  John Hersey - Hiroshima—Details Are Being Investigated
  3/4Between the day of the bombing and 12th August. Recollections of six survivors.
3. 19:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden.
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, In-House Documentary
  7/8The production team follow a family around in a subtle fly-on-the wall style.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery
  4/5The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
6. 20:30
  The Day of the Jackal
  Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.
7. 21:00
  Mary Costello - The China Factory—The Sewing Room
  4/5A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into her life.
8. 21:15
  Guy Meredith - Clicktrack
  1930s Britain: a film is doomed – unless a young composer can save the day with a score.
9. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  4/4From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
10. 22:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Scheme of Things
  5/6The sci-fi star probes the notion of a 'cosmic plan'.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 5, The Crusade
  2/4Satan starts a quest to improve mankind by infiltrating the world's great religions.
12. 23:30
  The Shuttleworths—Series 3, Caravan Capers
  4/6While on a romantic break in Derbyshire, John and Mary discover a surprise guest.
13. 23:45
  The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
2. 00:30
  John Hersey - Hiroshima—Details Are Being Investigated
  3/4Between the day of the bombing and 12th August. Recollections of six survivors.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery
  4/5The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
4. 01:30
  The Day of the Jackal
  Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.
5. 02:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 9
  9/10Two women reveal their inner secrets. Tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Gentleman Amateur
  24/30Clare Balding on the demise of the amateur gentleman and the rise of the professional.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 4
  4/15Mortimer Cropper, a collector of Ash memorabilia from Harmony City, New Mexico, is in town
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Carmen Aguirre - Something Fierce, Episode 4
  4/5A mission across the Andes goes perilously wrong, and Carmen is forced to risk all.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/6With panellists Tony Hawks, Alan Davies, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
11. 04:30
  The Elephant Man—It Could Be the Zoo
  2/8Southwood Zoo has tax problems and inept staff. Can the National Lottery help?
12. 05:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Two grand openings bring Church and State rivalry to a head for the village priest.
13. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  4/4From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?

Friday 26 August 2016