BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 September 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HP Lovecraft - The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 1
  1/5Historian Robert Olmstead journeys to the mysterious town of Innsmouth in New England.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Rabbi Lionel Blue & Stephen Russell
  Rosie Boycott with guests Rabbi Lionel Blue and the Barefoot Doctor.(R)
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 1. Illegal Trade
  1/4Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap.
4. 01:30
  The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy—1975-1980
  1/6A look back at radio comedy in the late 1970s, with John Lloyd and Graeme Garden.
5. 02:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—1. For Fools Rush In
  1/10English prejudices clash with Italian passions when a young widow is sent abroad.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Brain—1. A Hole in the Head
  1/10Dr Geoff Bunn reflects on trepanation at the start of his cultural history of the brain.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 6
  6/10Muriel's sister Connie returns home unexpectedly with startling news.
8. 02:45
  Auto-Da-Fay—Episode 1
  1/5Fay Weldon's honest, sometimes painful, often funny, account of a life well lived.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 1
  1/2Eugenie's miserly father is a man whose terror of poverty overrides his love for his child
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
11. 04:30
  In the End—Episode 2
  2/6Hack George Cragge hunts a serial killer, while the BBC tackles spin.
12. 05:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Trying to Avoid Unpleasantness
  4/6Vera Sackcloth-Vest welcomes the writer of naughty books, DH Lollipop, to Sizzlinghurst.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 76, Episode 6
  6/8Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons join host Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
2. 06:30
  The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy—1980-1985
  2/6A look back at radio comedy in the early 1980s, with Angus Deayton and Michael Knowles.
3. 07:00
  Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books
  2/6The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.
4. 07:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Spirituality
  4/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us
  13/13Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Off the Rails
  The bungling bureaucrats get steamed up over a transport mix-up.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 18, Episode 2
  2/8Made for 4 Extra. A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Foley and McColl: The Interview—The Moroccan Striped Pig
  2/6The duo tells Parky about their strange first meeting. With Michael Parkinson.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 2
  2/2Will the miserly Monsieur Grandet be able to forgive his defiant daughter?
10. 11:00
  Fay Weldon Stories—Eyes in the Dark
  Galway the dog is no ordinary Labrador.
11. 11:15
  Love by Ian Curteis—2. Oh Baby
  2/4May and Ferdy discover a baby on their doorstep.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us
  13/13Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Off the Rails
  The bungling bureaucrats get steamed up over a transport mix-up.
3. 13:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
4. 13:30
  The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy—1980-1985
  2/6A look back at radio comedy in the early 1980s, with Angus Deayton and Michael Knowles.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—2. Put a Stop to the Nonsense
  2/10The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia, and she gets engaged.
6. 14:15
  A History of the Brain—2. The Blood of the Gladiators
  2/10Dr Geoff Bunn moves on to the debate in Ancient Greece as to the primacy of heart or brain
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 7
  7/10Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life.
8. 14:45
  Auto-Da-Fay—Episode 2
  2/5Fay recalls leaving her family and New Zealand behind.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 2
  2/2Will the miserly Monsieur Grandet be able to forgive his defiant daughter?
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Heat 3
  3/14Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with contestants from Brighton, Cambridge and Hitchin.
11. 16:30
  Safety Catch—Series 3, What's My Motivation
  2/4Simon decides it is time to get self-motivated and starts composing his electronic music.
12. 17:00
  Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books
  2/6The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.
13. 17:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Spirituality
  4/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HP Lovecraft - The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 2
  2/5Robert Olmstead explores the decrepit town of Innsmouth with a growing sense of unease.
2. 18:30
  Lives in a Landscape—Tied to the Takeaway
  6/6The story of Ling Tsang's weekly return to the Golden Bowl Chinese takeaway,.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us
  13/13Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Off the Rails
  The bungling bureaucrats get steamed up over a transport mix-up.
5. 20:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
6. 20:30
  The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy—1980-1985
  2/6A look back at radio comedy in the early 1980s, with Angus Deayton and Michael Knowles.
7. 21:00
  Fay Weldon Stories—Eyes in the Dark
  Galway the dog is no ordinary Labrador.
8. 21:15
  Love by Ian Curteis—2. Oh Baby
  2/4May and Ferdy discover a baby on their doorstep.
9. 22:00
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Spirituality
  4/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
10. 22:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 4
  4/4After meeting Rory McGrath on TV, the legendary player is called to Buckingham Palace.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/09/2016
  Paul Garner chats to Simon Greenall.
12. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Doolah's Choice
  6/6Bossy Clare sticks her oar in Helen's wedding and Megan's home birth.
13. 23:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Horatius Faversham
  1/4The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling romp from Jan 2008.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HP Lovecraft - The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 2
  2/5Robert Olmstead explores the decrepit town of Innsmouth with a growing sense of unease.
2. 00:30
  Lives in a Landscape—Tied to the Takeaway
  6/6The story of Ling Tsang's weekly return to the Golden Bowl Chinese takeaway,.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
4. 01:30
  The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy—1980-1985
  2/6A look back at radio comedy in the early 1980s, with Angus Deayton and Michael Knowles.
5. 02:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—2. Put a Stop to the Nonsense
  2/10The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia, and she gets engaged.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Brain—2. The Blood of the Gladiators
  2/10Dr Geoff Bunn moves on to the debate in Ancient Greece as to the primacy of heart or brain
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 7
  7/10Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life.
8. 02:45
  Auto-Da-Fay—Episode 2
  2/5Fay recalls leaving her family and New Zealand behind.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 2
  2/2Will the miserly Monsieur Grandet be able to forgive his defiant daughter?
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Heat 3
  3/14Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with contestants from Brighton, Cambridge and Hitchin.
11. 04:30
  Safety Catch—Series 3, What's My Motivation
  2/4Simon decides it is time to get self-motivated and starts composing his electronic music.
12. 05:00
  Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books
  2/6The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.
13. 05:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Spirituality
  4/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.

Wednesday 21 September 2016