BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 27 October 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 1
  1/3A mysterious alien force takes its toll on the women of a rural village.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Stripping Off
  Dominic Arkwright, Zoe Simon, Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss the naked body.
3. 01:00
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage
  3/5The blind amateur sleuth investigates a man's electrifying plot to murder his wife.
4. 01:30
  Stars of the 50s - Alma Cogan
  Britain's highest paid female entertainer of her era is profiled by Chris Stuart.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 3
  3/10Bette finds a fellow conspirator in Madame Marneffe but loses her hold on Wenceslas.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Utility
  3/10Laurence considers how the post-war government urged the public to embrace 'good design'.
7. 02:30
  The Resistance of Mrs Brown—3. Dilemma
  3/5Mrs Brown faces a dilemma over working for the Resistance. Stars Amanda Root.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 3
  3/5London through the voices of Londoners - plumber, squatter, personal trainer.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins with Jason Cook, Cerys Matthews, David Aaronovitch and Sara Pascoe.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Into the Lion's Den
  4/6With Michael messing her about, Izzy's quest to find love gets even more muddled.
12. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
13. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 19/10/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
  4/5The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
2. 06:30
  New Conversation
  Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
3. 07:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 3
  3/6The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
4. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Daft Half Hour
  From the Wright Brothers to baked beans, more quick-fire gagging from the mirth-meister.
6. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In
  8/8The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987.
7. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper.
8. 09:30
  Crazy Big Fish—Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
  3/6Despite opposition, the Hull women pull out all the stops to get Rita to the read-through.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Mountain Snows
  4/4A looming tragedy cements the future of Rupert, Gerald, Ursula and Gudrun.
10. 11:00
  Where Were You...—The Sandy
  4/5A beach bum hears about the shooting at his sister's school - Columbine.
11. 11:15
  David Pownall—Assassins, 2. A Mere Five Thousand Pounds
  2/3How a timber merchant shot prime minister Spencer Perceval dead.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Daft Half Hour
  From the Wright Brothers to baked beans, more quick-fire gagging from the mirth-meister.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In
  8/8The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987.
3. 13:00
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
  4/5The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
4. 13:30
  New Conversation
  Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 4
  4/10As Hulot's debts spiral out of control, Bette forms a new plan to destroy the family.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—DIY
  4/10How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes.
7. 14:30
  The Resistance of Mrs Brown—4. Visitor
  4/5A copy of Signal magazine brings a visitor to Mrs Brown's home.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 4
  4/5London through the voices of Londoners - a registrar and a bicycle mechanic.
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Mountain Snows
  4/4A looming tragedy cements the future of Rupert, Gerald, Ursula and Gudrun.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper.
11. 16:30
  Crazy Big Fish—Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
  3/6Despite opposition, the Hull women pull out all the stops to get Rita to the read-through.
12. 17:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 3
  3/6The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
13. 17:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2
  2/3The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Thora Hird
  Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Daft Half Hour
  From the Wright Brothers to baked beans, more quick-fire gagging from the mirth-meister.
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In
  8/8The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987.
5. 20:00
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
  4/5The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
6. 20:30
  New Conversation
  Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
7. 21:00
  Where Were You...—The Sandy
  4/5A beach bum hears about the shooting at his sister's school - Columbine.
8. 21:15
  David Pownall—Assassins, 2. A Mere Five Thousand Pounds
  2/3How a timber merchant shot prime minister Spencer Perceval dead.
9. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
10. 22:30
  Strangers on Trains—Episode 2
  2/6Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs.
11. 22:45
  One—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The show where no sketch features more than one voice. With Bill Oddie as himself.
12. 23:00
  The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Leaving Do
  3/3Mami and Deiniol throw a surprise engagement party for Anni and Ben.
13. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
  1/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2
  2/3The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Thora Hird
  Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.
3. 01:00
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
  4/5The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
4. 01:30
  New Conversation
  Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 4
  4/10As Hulot's debts spiral out of control, Bette forms a new plan to destroy the family.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—DIY
  4/10How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes.
7. 02:30
  The Resistance of Mrs Brown—4. Visitor
  4/5A copy of Signal magazine brings a visitor to Mrs Brown's home.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 4
  4/5London through the voices of Londoners - a registrar and a bicycle mechanic.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Mountain Snows
  4/4A looming tragedy cements the future of Rupert, Gerald, Ursula and Gudrun.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper.
11. 04:30
  Crazy Big Fish—Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
  3/6Despite opposition, the Hull women pull out all the stops to get Rita to the read-through.
12. 05:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 3
  3/6The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

Friday 28 October 2016