BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 5 July 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—1. Taking the Michelangelo
  1/4When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he is transported back to 16th century Rome.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
  Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
3. 01:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 2
  2/10As Shardlake begins to meet the prime suspects, it is clear the case will not be simple.
4. 01:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2
  2/10Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
5. 01:30
  Journey of a Lifetime—2009: Dan Box. The Sinking Islands
  Dan Box visits the Carteret Islands, where evacuation is taking place as sea levels rises.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Deborah Levy - Swimming Home, Episode 2
  2/5After landing in the midst of the holidaymakers, Kitty Finch asks a favour.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Tapping into Rubber
  Kathy Willis explores the smuggling of rubber seeds from South America.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 2
  2/5Onegin's new friend Lensky persuades him to make a fateful visit to meet his neighbours.
9. 02:45
  A Voyage to Lundy—2. Outcasts
  2/5Gwyneth Lewis explores the history of the Lundy and how the island may change her life.
10. 03:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—3. The Wild Marriage
  3/4Francis Herries roams the fells searching for something he can never find.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Sean Lock invite guests Tim Minchin, Philip Pullman and Clive James.
12. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5
  5/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.
13. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—5. True Grit
  5/6Angela suspects her teenage daughter is on drugs so asks Heather to investigate.
14. 05:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, History and the Role of the Entertainer
  4/4Alexei explores the role of the entertainer and explains why he will never go on Strictly.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 3
  3/10A frustrating lack of hard evidence is hampering Shardlake's investigation of the murder.
2. 06:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
3. 06:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
4. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Freddy is after buzzwords, but will Maddox's scoop on the Prime Minister get spiked?
5. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Penguin Diplomacy
  4/6A chance meeting between Sondergaard and Bunning could very well lead to a new Cold War.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Operation Fag End
  2/16As the top brass turn up, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island.
7. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
8. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty.
9. 09:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6With Robin's universes collided, the King's ex-lover drops in. With Julian Clary.
10. 10:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning
  4/4Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.
11. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Traditions
  A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid.
12. 11:15
  Mervyn Stutter - Going Troppo
  Due a BBC oversight, Copeland Spode has been on a desert island since 1939.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Operation Fag End
  2/16As the top brass turn up, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
3. 13:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 3
  3/10A frustrating lack of hard evidence is hampering Shardlake's investigation of the murder.
4. 13:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
5. 13:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Deborah Levy - Swimming Home, Episode 3
  3/5Strange poet Kitty French brings chaos in her wake. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
7. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania
  Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 3
  3/5Tatiana finally gets a response to her love letter. Based on the poem.
9. 14:45
  A Voyage to Lundy—3. The Weather Gods
  3/5Poet Gwyneth Lewis explores Lundy Island's paradoxical qualities.
10. 15:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning
  4/4Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.
11. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty.
12. 16:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6With Robin's universes collided, the King's ex-lover drops in. With Julian Clary.
13. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Freddy is after buzzwords, but will Maddox's scoop on the Prime Minister get spiked?
14. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Penguin Diplomacy
  4/6A chance meeting between Sondergaard and Bunning could very well lead to a new Cold War.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—2. Don't Be a Freud
  2/4The travellers hit 19th-century Austria, with Freud set to reveal his views on telepathy.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Le Tour de France
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Le Tour de France.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Operation Fag End
  2/16As the top brass turn up, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
5. 20:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 3
  3/10A frustrating lack of hard evidence is hampering Shardlake's investigation of the murder.
6. 20:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
7. 20:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
8. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Traditions
  A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid.
9. 21:15
  Mervyn Stutter - Going Troppo
  Due a BBC oversight, Copeland Spode has been on a desert island since 1939.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Penguin Diplomacy
  4/6A chance meeting between Sondergaard and Bunning could very well lead to a new Cold War.
11. 22:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, The BFF
  4/6Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s south London.
12. 23:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Women's self-image under discussion via a lap dance, TOWIE and a fish called Michael.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—05/07/2017
  Paul Garner chats again to Sharon Horgan.
14. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Boothby Graffoe sorts it out with monologues and sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—2. Don't Be a Freud
  2/4The travellers hit 19th-century Austria, with Freud set to reveal his views on telepathy.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Le Tour de France
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Le Tour de France.
3. 01:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 3
  3/10A frustrating lack of hard evidence is hampering Shardlake's investigation of the murder.
4. 01:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
5. 01:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Deborah Levy - Swimming Home, Episode 3
  3/5Strange poet Kitty French brings chaos in her wake. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania
  Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 3
  3/5Tatiana finally gets a response to her love letter. Based on the poem.
9. 02:45
  A Voyage to Lundy—3. The Weather Gods
  3/5Poet Gwyneth Lewis explores Lundy Island's paradoxical qualities.
10. 03:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning
  4/4Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.
11. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty.
12. 04:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6With Robin's universes collided, the King's ex-lover drops in. With Julian Clary.
13. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Freddy is after buzzwords, but will Maddox's scoop on the Prime Minister get spiked?
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Penguin Diplomacy
  4/6A chance meeting between Sondergaard and Bunning could very well lead to a new Cold War.

Thursday 6 July 2017