BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 July 2017

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Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 6
  6/6The future of the OAPs, and indeed the whole of civilisation, hangs in the balance.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Bob Worcester & Martin Newell
  Bob Worcester and Martin Newell discuss books by Virginia Woolf and Jeremy Paxman.(R)
3. 01:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
  1/5Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
4. 01:30
  The Brixmis Story
  The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.
5. 02:00
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 1
  1/5A young dreamer fantasises about a more exciting life.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Signals of Growth
  Uncovering the elusive ways plants move and respond to their surroundings.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Jones - What Would Elizabeth Bennet Do?, Darcy
  1/5James, inspired by Austen, plots how to win his girlfriend back.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 1
  1/5The story of Isabella Robinson's sensational divorce case in the 1850s.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 1
  1/2Elinor and Marianne try to make a new life for themselves at Barton Cottage.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Terence Rattigan
  4/6The guest panellists are former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion and author Sue Limb.
11. 04:30
  North East of Eden—Voyage of the Bobby Vee
  3/6Marcia is bored on the island. Will joining the lifeboat crew help liven things up?
12. 05:00
  On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter
  4/4Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 3
  3/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and John Finnemore join chairman Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
2. 06:30
  The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
  Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  1/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
  2/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
  A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 17, 14/07/2017
  The topical satirical show returns for some post-election skewering.
8. 09:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Families and Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound daytime presenters look at families and relationships.
9. 10:00
  Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 2
  2/2Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by Rose Tremain—Loves Me, Loves Me Not
  2/5Sixty years ago, Frank's romantic hopes were dashed on a New York quayside.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Jonathan Myerson - Do You Know Who Wrote This?
  The Veracity Virus breaks out in Jonathan Myerson's comedy about internet fakery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
  A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
3. 13:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
4. 13:30
  The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
  Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
5. 14:00
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
  2/5Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
  Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Jones - What Would Elizabeth Bennet Do?, Charlotte Lucas
  2/5Rosie Cavaliero stars as a modern day Charlotte Lucas.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 2
  2/5Isabella Robinson cements her friendship with Edward Lane.
9. 15:00
  Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 2
  2/2Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
11. 16:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Families and Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound daytime presenters look at families and relationships.
12. 17:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  1/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
13. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
  2/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 3, Unalike
  1/6Edna Turner has just saved the worlds - again. Can she kick back and enjoy summer?
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton
  Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
  A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
5. 20:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
6. 20:30
  The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
  Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by Rose Tremain—Loves Me, Loves Me Not
  2/5Sixty years ago, Frank's romantic hopes were dashed on a New York quayside.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Jonathan Myerson - Do You Know Who Wrote This?
  The Veracity Virus breaks out in Jonathan Myerson's comedy about internet fakery.
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
  2/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
10. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6A dodgy alarm system doesn't help museum cleaner Eva's wedding day nerves.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Angela Barnes 1/2
  Tonight Jake Yapp chats to Angela Barnes.
12. 23:00
  Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—September and October
  5/6The satirist dips into the private journals, as autumn brings gloom for Sylvia Plath.
13. 23:30
  Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Graham gives the shock news that a new member of the team is joining them.
14. 23:45
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Wales
  4/4Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer has a very special announcement to make.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 3, Unalike
  1/6Edna Turner has just saved the worlds - again. Can she kick back and enjoy summer?
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton
  Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.
3. 01:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
4. 01:30
  The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
  Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
5. 02:00
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
  2/5Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
  Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Jones - What Would Elizabeth Bennet Do?, Charlotte Lucas
  2/5Rosie Cavaliero stars as a modern day Charlotte Lucas.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 2
  2/5Isabella Robinson cements her friendship with Edward Lane.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 2
  2/2Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Families and Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound daytime presenters look at families and relationships.
12. 05:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  1/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
  2/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.

Wednesday 19 July 2017