BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 2 September 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 9. The Irresistible Light
  9/20Arriving on Mars, Captain Jet Morgan and crew prepare to start explorations.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Julius Caesar
  Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar.
3. 01:00
  Crown House—4. Engagement
  4/8Richard celebrates his last night as a bachelor by going to a London revue.
4. 01:30
  Frank Dickens: Holy Mackerel - It's My Life!
  The creator of longest running strip 'Bristow' is celebrated by fellow cartoonists.
5. 02:00
  Sue Townsend - The Queen and I—A Thin Stew
  4/8She used to be the Queen, but can Mrs Windsor find enough cash to feed her husband?
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Globalisation
  29/30Clare Balding explores the way television has changed our relationship with sport forever.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 9
  9/15Back in Lincoln, Maud's American feminist friend Leonora Stern pays her a visit.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jeanette Winterson - Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Episode 4
  4/5Jeanette is ambushed by a terrifying emotional and mental crisis.
9. 03:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years
  1/2A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, John Sergeant
  1/4The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper
  3/8There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.
12. 05:00
  Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares
  1/6Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.
13. 05:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Strangers on a Train
  1/4Tom enlists the help of his dad to take delivery of an important package.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Crown House—5. Proposition
  5/8Alice gets involved in a new venture while husband Lord Minster enlists Jenny's help.
2. 06:30
  Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul
  Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife
3. 07:00
  One Flat Summer—The Derby
  3/6Ken has got gambling plans for a big race, but what about the cost at home?
4. 07:30
  Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Thom Tuck presents his pick of comedy sketch groups performing on the UK circuit.
5. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 9
  9/13Can the advertising team create a status building campaign... for toe ointment?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Missing Battleship
  8/26When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.
7. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Bath Spa University
  5/6Three Bath Spa University students take on three of their professors in the upbeat quiz.
8. 09:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
9. 10:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn
  2/2Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.
10. 11:00
  Martin Sorrell - The Cuban Heel
  A maverick bus driver starts to annoy passengers on an over-heated tourist bus in Spain.
11. 11:15
  Louise Oliver - Word From Cupid
  Can a parrot called Cupid help a couple to re-ignite their relationship?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 9
  9/13Can the advertising team create a status building campaign... for toe ointment?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Missing Battleship
  8/26When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.
3. 13:00
  Crown House—5. Proposition
  5/8Alice gets involved in a new venture while husband Lord Minster enlists Jenny's help.
4. 13:30
  Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul
  Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - The Queen and I—Rock Bottom
  5/8Evicted as Queen, can Mrs Windsor cope with a depressed husband and her wayward corgi?
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The State of Play
  30/30Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 10
  10/15News of the stolen letters has now spread across the academic vaults.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jeanette Winterson - Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Episode 5
  5/5Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit came out in 1985 when the author was only 25.
9. 15:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn
  2/2Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Bath Spa University
  5/6Three Bath Spa University students take on three of their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 16:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
12. 17:00
  One Flat Summer—The Derby
  3/6Ken has got gambling plans for a big race, but what about the cost at home?
13. 17:30
  Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Thom Tuck presents his pick of comedy sketch groups performing on the UK circuit.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 10. Freighters Approach
  10/20Captain Jet Morgan's crew are on Mars, but he's alarmed when more of the fleet arrive.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Dido's Lament
  Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people.
3. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 9
  9/13Can the advertising team create a status building campaign... for toe ointment?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Missing Battleship
  8/26When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.
5. 20:00
  Crown House—5. Proposition
  5/8Alice gets involved in a new venture while husband Lord Minster enlists Jenny's help.
6. 20:30
  Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul
  Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife
7. 21:00
  Martin Sorrell - The Cuban Heel
  A maverick bus driver starts to annoy passengers on an over-heated tourist bus in Spain.
8. 21:15
  Louise Oliver - Word From Cupid
  Can a parrot called Cupid help a couple to re-ignite their relationship?
9. 22:00
  Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Thom Tuck presents his pick of comedy sketch groups performing on the UK circuit.
10. 22:30
  Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable—Series 1, With Angela Griffin
  1/4Spirit medium and psychic Ian D Montfort amazes and entertains.
11. 23:00
  A Look Back at the Nineties—1995
  1/5Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at a year that was yet to happen.
12. 23:30
  Flight of the Conchords—Dan and the Panda
  2/6The Kiwi parody band aim for UK fame. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 10. Freighters Approach
  10/20Captain Jet Morgan's crew are on Mars, but he's alarmed when more of the fleet arrive.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Dido's Lament
  Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people.
3. 01:00
  Crown House—5. Proposition
  5/8Alice gets involved in a new venture while husband Lord Minster enlists Jenny's help.
4. 01:30
  Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul
  Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife
5. 02:00
  Sue Townsend - The Queen and I—Rock Bottom
  5/8Evicted as Queen, can Mrs Windsor cope with a depressed husband and her wayward corgi?
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The State of Play
  30/30Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 10
  10/15News of the stolen letters has now spread across the academic vaults.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jeanette Winterson - Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Episode 5
  5/5Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit came out in 1985 when the author was only 25.
9. 03:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn
  2/2Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Bath Spa University
  5/6Three Bath Spa University students take on three of their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
12. 05:00
  One Flat Summer—The Derby
  3/6Ken has got gambling plans for a big race, but what about the cost at home?
13. 05:30
  Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Thom Tuck presents his pick of comedy sketch groups performing on the UK circuit.

Saturday 3 September 2016