BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 18 May 2017

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 00:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Family
  Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a comic and poetic look at his family life
3. 01:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil
  4/4When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree.
4. 01:30
  Literary Walks—Laurie Lee
  Laurie Lee revisits Slad in Gloucestershire - the village of his childhood. From 1985.
5. 02:00
  15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Destroyed by Love
  3/10Jenny must deal with the unpredictable Pearl and Ezra's friend Josiah.
6. 02:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—Wired for Sound
  3/10When Al Jolson sang for his 'mammy' in 1927, a new age of dreaming and illusion was born.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Green, Episode 3
  3/5Irene's son has a surprise for his mother and the police pay Vera a visit.
8. 02:45
  Writing at the Kitchen Table—Episode 3
  3/5Living on the Greek island of Syros, Elizabeth learns about ancient Mediterranean food.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Conjuror and the Choir
  3/4Regretting his drunken actions two decades before, Michael Henchard reaches breaking point
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman
  2/6Dave Gorman and Carol Vorderman discuss ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 04:30
  Wally Who?—Just The Way You Are
  1/5Wally reckons it's time to ditch his old mates for cultural pursuits.
12. 05:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Fathers and Sons
  2/6Desperate to work, devious Robert digs his way out of a holiday with Sue.
13. 05:30
  Rum Bunch—Great Hillston
  2/4Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Jane Asher.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—Callan's Return
  1/4Ex-killer David Callan, now a dead-end bookkeeper, is hired for one last hit.
2. 06:30
  The Perfumed Mountaineer
  Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher: photographer and perfumer.
3. 07:00
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Blues on the Stairs
  2/4Yorkshire builders Johnny and Arthur grapple with a perilously perched piano.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
  2/6Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.
5. 08:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
6. 08:30
  Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 17/05/1964
  Benny Hill with homemade movie mayhem and the historical epic, 'Henry XVIII'.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 9
  9/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Red Whales in the Funhouse
  5/6Wordsmith Woodhouse tries an oratorio and some candid writing about a pregnancy.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Skimmity Ride
  4/4Forever haunted by his reckless past, ex-mayor Michael Henchard is becoming desperate.
10. 11:00
  David Constantine - Tea at the Midland—Mr Carlton
  4/5A stop on a car journey brings Mr Carlton the gift of beauty in the most unlikely place.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Jane Thornton - The Gift
  Pulling out all the stops for adopted Amber's 18th, Dan makes a discovery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
2. 12:30
  Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 17/05/1964
  Benny Hill with homemade movie mayhem and the historical epic, 'Henry XVIII'.
3. 13:00
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—Callan's Return
  1/4Ex-killer David Callan, now a dead-end bookkeeper, is hired for one last hit.
4. 13:30
  The Perfumed Mountaineer
  Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher: photographer and perfumer.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Heart Rumours
  4/10Ezra has plans to modernise Scarlatti's Restaurant.
6. 14:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Big Kill-Off
  4/10Author and critic David Thomson delves into cinema's dubious love affair with death.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Green, Episode 4
  4/5Wedding bells are in the air, but will Vera be invited?
8. 14:45
  Writing at the Kitchen Table—Episode 4
  4/5Rationing, and ignorance over cooking and ingredients, spur Elizabeth David onwards.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Skimmity Ride
  4/4Forever haunted by his reckless past, ex-mayor Michael Henchard is becoming desperate.
10. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 9
  9/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 16:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Red Whales in the Funhouse
  5/6Wordsmith Woodhouse tries an oratorio and some candid writing about a pregnancy.
12. 17:00
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Blues on the Stairs
  2/4Yorkshire builders Johnny and Arthur grapple with a perilously perched piano.
13. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
  2/6Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3
  3/4Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Robert Kennedy
  Ken Livingstone discusses his hero, US politician Robert Kennedy.
3. 19:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
4. 19:30
  Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 17/05/1964
  Benny Hill with homemade movie mayhem and the historical epic, 'Henry XVIII'.
5. 20:00
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—Callan's Return
  1/4Ex-killer David Callan, now a dead-end bookkeeper, is hired for one last hit.
6. 20:30
  The Perfumed Mountaineer
  Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher: photographer and perfumer.
7. 21:00
  David Constantine - Tea at the Midland—Mr Carlton
  4/5A stop on a car journey brings Mr Carlton the gift of beauty in the most unlikely place.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Jane Thornton - The Gift
  Pulling out all the stops for adopted Amber's 18th, Dan makes a discovery.
9. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
  2/6Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.
10. 22:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  6/6The comedian ponders the journey of life to adulthood.
11. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Rant
  3/6Local government worker Martin attempts a sponsored walk and upsets some Bronte fans.
12. 23:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
  3/6The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3
  3/4Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Robert Kennedy
  Ken Livingstone discusses his hero, US politician Robert Kennedy.
3. 01:00
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—Callan's Return
  1/4Ex-killer David Callan, now a dead-end bookkeeper, is hired for one last hit.
4. 01:30
  The Perfumed Mountaineer
  Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher: photographer and perfumer.
5. 02:00
  15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Heart Rumours
  4/10Ezra has plans to modernise Scarlatti's Restaurant.
6. 02:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Big Kill-Off
  4/10Author and critic David Thomson delves into cinema's dubious love affair with death.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Green, Episode 4
  4/5Wedding bells are in the air, but will Vera be invited?
8. 02:45
  Writing at the Kitchen Table—Episode 4
  4/5Rationing, and ignorance over cooking and ingredients, spur Elizabeth David onwards.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Skimmity Ride
  4/4Forever haunted by his reckless past, ex-mayor Michael Henchard is becoming desperate.
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 9
  9/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Red Whales in the Funhouse
  5/6Wordsmith Woodhouse tries an oratorio and some candid writing about a pregnancy.
12. 05:00
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Blues on the Stairs
  2/4Yorkshire builders Johnny and Arthur grapple with a perilously perched piano.
13. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
  2/6Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.

Friday 19 May 2017