BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 22 November 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 1
  1/10Kicking off a gripping five-story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—William Boyd & Paul Foot
  William Boyd and Paul Foot discuss books by Evelyn Waugh and Vladimir Nabokov.(R)
3. 01:00
  Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life
  3/5Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing.
4. 01:30
  Nightingales of India
  The remarkable story of the Mangeshkar sisters - revered by Bollywood fans the world over.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 1
  1/10The residents of Pepys Road are preparing for Christmas.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Telegraph
  11/15In 1870, the telegraph system came under the control of the post office.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Amanda Whittington - Bollywood Jane, Episode 1
  1/5Jane, a young white woman from a tough background, discovers the magic of Bollywood.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Train in the Night: A Story of Music and Loss, Episode 1
  1/5Nick's ability to hear music is altered irrevocably, and a process of readjustment begins.
9. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 1. Attack
  1/3Clues to a knife attack on a young doctor lead nowhere for DI Resnick.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 8
  8/10Nicholas Parsons is joined by Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton and Suki Webster
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 1, Lipstick
  5/6Carol is thwarted trying to keep George's transvestism a secret.
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Watchers
  1/6Cassie insists she is fine since Pete's move to the US. But is she really coping?
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 1
  1/6Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Barry Cryer and Pippa Evans join Jack Dee in the chair.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals
  4/5Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
2. 06:30
  Lights, Camera, Akshun!
  Sanjeev Bhaskar reveals the very British roots of some of Bollywood's earliest filmmakers.
3. 07:00
  Sharing Fatman—Daffodil Days
  1/6Disapproving of husband Ken's horse gambling, Margaret takes the reins.
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Death in the Family
  1/8Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
  The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 3
  3/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The Cold War, the space race and the last man on the moon.
9. 09:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Love and Marriage
  5/6The queue builds for the brothers' two-cuts-for-one wedding deal.
10. 10:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 2. Motives
  2/3After another brutal attack, Charlie Resnick is still looking for motives in the hospital.
11. 11:00
  Astray—Episode 1
  1/4A sudden change in circumstances leaves zookeeper Matthew Scott with a mountain to move.
12. 11:15
  Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce
  Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Death in the Family
  1/8Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
  The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.
3. 13:00
  Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals
  4/5Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
4. 13:30
  Lights, Camera, Akshun!
  Sanjeev Bhaskar reveals the very British roots of some of Bollywood's earliest filmmakers.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 2
  2/10Pepys Road's oldest resident is feeling ill, and Arabella Yount plots a Christmas surprise
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War
  12/15In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Amanda Whittington - Bollywood Jane, Episode 2
  2/5Jane starts work at the cinema, watches her first Bollywood movie and falls for Dini.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Train in the Night: A Story of Music and Loss, Episode 2
  2/5Nick recollects his first seven records as a teenager.
9. 15:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 2. Motives
  2/3After another brutal attack, Charlie Resnick is still looking for motives in the hospital.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Semi-Final 3
  12/14Ned Sherrin with musical questions for David Battye, Ian Dunning and Jill Goodwin.
11. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, In Custody
  2/8Ambassador Mackenzie must tackle the delicate issue of a Briton being held hostage.
12. 17:00
  Sharing Fatman—Daffodil Days
  1/6Disapproving of husband Ken's horse gambling, Margaret takes the reins.
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 2
  2/10Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs.
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy
  4/6The stand-up comedian chats about satire, bad singing, and the romance of cardigans.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Death in the Family
  1/8Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
  The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.
5. 20:00
  Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals
  4/5Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
6. 20:30
  Lights, Camera, Akshun!
  Sanjeev Bhaskar reveals the very British roots of some of Bollywood's earliest filmmakers.
7. 21:00
  Astray—Episode 1
  1/4A sudden change in circumstances leaves zookeeper Matthew Scott with a mountain to move.
8. 21:15
  Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce
  Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
10. 22:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Elephant in the Room
  2/6Wealthy ex-rocker Dave Mabbutt has luxury property, technology and some unusual pets.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—22/11/2016
  Paul Garner chats again to Jon Culshaw.
12. 23:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Girl With a Polycotton Tabard
  3/6Our heroine aims to be the face of Social Services.
13. 23:30
  The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons. Read all about it!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 2
  2/10Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy
  4/6The stand-up comedian chats about satire, bad singing, and the romance of cardigans.
3. 01:00
  Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals
  4/5Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
4. 01:30
  Lights, Camera, Akshun!
  Sanjeev Bhaskar reveals the very British roots of some of Bollywood's earliest filmmakers.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 2
  2/10Pepys Road's oldest resident is feeling ill, and Arabella Yount plots a Christmas surprise
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War
  12/15In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Amanda Whittington - Bollywood Jane, Episode 2
  2/5Jane starts work at the cinema, watches her first Bollywood movie and falls for Dini.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Train in the Night: A Story of Music and Loss, Episode 2
  2/5Nick recollects his first seven records as a teenager.
9. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 2. Motives
  2/3After another brutal attack, Charlie Resnick is still looking for motives in the hospital.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Semi-Final 3
  12/14Ned Sherrin with musical questions for David Battye, Ian Dunning and Jill Goodwin.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, In Custody
  2/8Ambassador Mackenzie must tackle the delicate issue of a Briton being held hostage.
12. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—Daffodil Days
  1/6Disapproving of husband Ken's horse gambling, Margaret takes the reins.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.

Wednesday 23 November 2016