BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 July 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Andrew Sachs
  Actor Andrew Sachs talks about his love of wildlife, including Gibbons and White Tigers.
3. 01:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 7
  7/10The identity of the third victim leads Shardlake to a new understanding of the case.
4. 01:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 7
  7/10Antoinette seeks advice, as malicious gossip puts a strain on her marriage to Rochester.
5. 01:30
  Peter Bogdanovich's Saturday Morning Pictures—Episode 2
  2/2How Hollywood changed since 1961, with independent film-makers and the arrival of TV.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Summer Lies, The Night in Baden-Baden, Part 2
  2/5The playwright's girlfriend is not pleased to discover his deception.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Multiple Genes
  Kathy Willis examines the mystery of a plant's ability to exist in multiple forms.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Dogs and the Wolves, Episode 2
  2/5After a row with her Aunt Raissa, Ada runs away. Ben, Raissa's son, offers her a solution.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 2
  2/5Shortages at her father's shop show Carmen a different side to the villagers.
10. 03:00
  Virginia Woolf - The Waves—Episode 2
  2/2As the friends try to come to terms with Percival's death, more secrets are uncovered.
11. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard.
12. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
13. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—6. High Noon
  6/6After her best friend Dawn stole her man, now she asks Heather if he is cheating on her.
14. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Untamed & Theft By Finding
  1/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 8
  8/10An impatient Lord Cromwell questions Shardlake on the slow progress of his investigation.
2. 06:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 8
  8/10Antoinette opens up to her husband Rochester, but the following events lead to a betrayal.
3. 06:30
  You Must Take the A Train
  Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song.
4. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
5. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Here's What We Do
  5/6It's Pidge and Gavin! The old team back together again for one last mission.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Number One's Chair
  3/16Pertwee's stores requisition spirals out of control.
7. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
8. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4With broadcaster Emma Freud, 6Music DJ Shaun Keaveny and stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth.
9. 09:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Going for a drive through a time anomaly, Robin, Leslie and Dirk end up in Texas.
10. 10:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 1. The Family at Mansfield
  1/3Poor relation Fanny Price comes to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt and four cousins.
11. 11:00
  Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham—Series 1, Colonel's Lady
  3/5Peregrine's wife has published some poetry. She suddenly becomes a celebrity.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Adam Ganz - Nuclear Reactions
  After the Second World War, Germany's top nuclear physicists were brought to England.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Number One's Chair
  3/16Pertwee's stores requisition spirals out of control.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
3. 13:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 8
  8/10An impatient Lord Cromwell questions Shardlake on the slow progress of his investigation.
4. 13:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 8
  8/10Antoinette opens up to her husband Rochester, but the following events lead to a betrayal.
5. 13:30
  You Must Take the A Train
  Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Summer Lies, The Night in Baden-Baden, Part 3
  3/5In spite of his little infidelities, the playwright claims he loves his girlfriend.
7. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Battling Bark and Beetle
  Kathy Willis examines the origin and impact of Dutch elm disease across Europe.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Dogs and the Wolves, Episode 3
  3/5Harry sees Ada's paintings and becomes enchanted with them.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 3
  3/5With his wife and his youngest daughter away, Ion Bugan decides it's time to act.
10. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 1. The Family at Mansfield
  1/3Poor relation Fanny Price comes to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt and four cousins.
11. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4With broadcaster Emma Freud, 6Music DJ Shaun Keaveny and stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth.
12. 16:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Going for a drive through a time anomaly, Robin, Leslie and Dirk end up in Texas.
13. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
14. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Here's What We Do
  5/6It's Pidge and Gavin! The old team back together again for one last mission.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 3
  3/6Fresh from incarceration, George Smith has attracted the attention of OAP terrorists.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Follow the Yellow Brick Road
  Stuart Heritage, Dee Caffari and Neil McCormick discuss heart, courage and brains.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Number One's Chair
  3/16Pertwee's stores requisition spirals out of control.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
5. 20:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 8
  8/10An impatient Lord Cromwell questions Shardlake on the slow progress of his investigation.
6. 20:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 8
  8/10Antoinette opens up to her husband Rochester, but the following events lead to a betrayal.
7. 20:30
  You Must Take the A Train
  Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song.
8. 21:00
  Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham—Series 1, Colonel's Lady
  3/5Peregrine's wife has published some poetry. She suddenly becomes a celebrity.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Adam Ganz - Nuclear Reactions
  After the Second World War, Germany's top nuclear physicists were brought to England.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Here's What We Do
  5/6It's Pidge and Gavin! The old team back together again for one last mission.
11. 22:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, A Royal Visit
  5/6Mad about the monarchy. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s south London.
12. 23:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Bridget answers that old chestnut, 'Are Women Funny?'
13. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Tasty monologues and sketches with Stephen Frost and guitarist Antonio Forcione.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 3
  3/6Fresh from incarceration, George Smith has attracted the attention of OAP terrorists.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Follow the Yellow Brick Road
  Stuart Heritage, Dee Caffari and Neil McCormick discuss heart, courage and brains.
3. 01:00
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 8
  8/10An impatient Lord Cromwell questions Shardlake on the slow progress of his investigation.
4. 01:15
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 8
  8/10Antoinette opens up to her husband Rochester, but the following events lead to a betrayal.
5. 01:30
  You Must Take the A Train
  Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Summer Lies, The Night in Baden-Baden, Part 3
  3/5In spite of his little infidelities, the playwright claims he loves his girlfriend.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Battling Bark and Beetle
  Kathy Willis examines the origin and impact of Dutch elm disease across Europe.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Dogs and the Wolves, Episode 3
  3/5Harry sees Ada's paintings and becomes enchanted with them.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 3
  3/5With his wife and his youngest daughter away, Ion Bugan decides it's time to act.
10. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 1. The Family at Mansfield
  1/3Poor relation Fanny Price comes to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt and four cousins.
11. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4With broadcaster Emma Freud, 6Music DJ Shaun Keaveny and stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth.
12. 04:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Going for a drive through a time anomaly, Robin, Leslie and Dirk end up in Texas.
13. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Here's What We Do
  5/6It's Pidge and Gavin! The old team back together again for one last mission.

Thursday 13 July 2017