BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 1 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
  1/5A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Clare Boylan and Guy Browning
  Sue MacGregor, Clare Boylan and Guy Browning discuss their favourite books.(R)
3. 01:00
  Gay Britannia—Compromised Immunity 1/2
  By Andy Kirby. Ben Hunte introduces the 1991 drama about a hospital's first AIDS patient.
4. 01:30
  Between Rock and a Good Cause
  The music promoter Bill Graham is remembered by Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian McEwan - Sweet Tooth, Episode 6
  6/10Serena and Tom become lovers. Is it too late to be honest?
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx
  A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
7. 02:30
  Gay Britannia—Tales of the City, series 1, ep 1/5
  By Armistead Maupin. Ben Hunte introduces the 1976 tale of buddies in San Francisco.
8. 02:45
  The Real Henry James—Europe v America
  1/5Was James English or American? Letters reveal why he felt like an outsider to both.
9. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—1. Challis Charm
  1/2In 1943 London, teacher Margaret Steggles falls under the spell of the Challis family.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, HG Wells
  6/6With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell.
11. 04:30
  North East of Eden—Cinema Paradiso
  5/6Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out
12. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 5
  5/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Jan Ravens join chairman Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Gay Britannia—Compromised Immunity 2/2
  By Andy Kirby. After a nurse revealed his transfer, AIDS patient Gerry took the news badly
2. 06:30
  Dreaming By the Pool
  Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 3
  3/6Edgar finally meets his client and visits a fair. But will this end his visit?
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?; A Modest Proposal
  4/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Bird in the Hand
  Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cally Beaton, Sally Phillips and Suzy Lishman.
8. 09:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Teenagers
  3/6The sofa-bound presenters look at dealing with teenagers and rising crime.
9. 10:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 11:00
  Through the Wardrobe—The Belle Dress
  1/3By Lucy Caldwell. A yellow dress marks the beginning of a journey of self-discovery.
11. 11:15
  Neville Teller - The Horror at Bly
  Just what was Henry James's classic horror story 'The Turn of the Screw' about?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Bird in the Hand
  Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
3. 13:00
  Gay Britannia—Compromised Immunity 2/2
  By Andy Kirby. After a nurse revealed his transfer, AIDS patient Gerry took the news badly
4. 13:30
  Dreaming By the Pool
  Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian McEwan - Sweet Tooth, Episode 7
  7/10Serena has to accompany Tom and his terrible dystopian novel to its publisher.
6. 14:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander
  The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
7. 14:30
  Gay Britannia—Tales of the City, series 1, ep 2/5
  By Armistead Maupin. Mary Ann has a new job, and there is afternoon delight for Anna.
8. 14:45
  The Real Henry James—Dining Out in English Society
  2/5Henry James's enthusiastic entry into English society, as revealed by entertaining letters
9. 15:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy.
11. 16:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Teenagers
  3/6The sofa-bound presenters look at dealing with teenagers and rising crime.
12. 17:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 3
  3/6Edgar finally meets his client and visits a fair. But will this end his visit?
13. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?; A Modest Proposal
  4/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
  2/5The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Cryer
  Barry Cryer shares some memories with tales of Willie Rushton and Alan Bennett.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Bird in the Hand
  Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
5. 20:00
  Gay Britannia—Compromised Immunity 2/2
  By Andy Kirby. After a nurse revealed his transfer, AIDS patient Gerry took the news badly
6. 20:30
  Dreaming By the Pool
  Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool.
7. 21:00
  Through the Wardrobe—The Belle Dress
  1/3By Lucy Caldwell. A yellow dress marks the beginning of a journey of self-discovery.
8. 21:15
  Neville Teller - The Horror at Bly
  Just what was Henry James's classic horror story 'The Turn of the Screw' about?
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?; A Modest Proposal
  4/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
10. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Can Walter find a suitably diplomatic staff member to curate an exhibition in Europe?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nick Helm 1/2
  Jessica Fostekew chats to Nick Helm.
12. 23:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Three's a Crowd
  1/6Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life - unlike his son Adam.
13. 23:30
  Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy panel game show in which British comedians compete against comics from overseas.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
  2/5The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Cryer
  Barry Cryer shares some memories with tales of Willie Rushton and Alan Bennett.
3. 01:00
  Gay Britannia—Compromised Immunity 2/2
  By Andy Kirby. After a nurse revealed his transfer, AIDS patient Gerry took the news badly
4. 01:30
  Dreaming By the Pool
  Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian McEwan - Sweet Tooth, Episode 7
  7/10Serena has to accompany Tom and his terrible dystopian novel to its publisher.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander
  The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
7. 02:30
  Gay Britannia—Tales of the City, series 1, ep 2/5
  By Armistead Maupin. Mary Ann has a new job, and there is afternoon delight for Anna.
8. 02:45
  The Real Henry James—Dining Out in English Society
  2/5Henry James's enthusiastic entry into English society, as revealed by entertaining letters
9. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Teenagers
  3/6The sofa-bound presenters look at dealing with teenagers and rising crime.
12. 05:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 3
  3/6Edgar finally meets his client and visits a fair. But will this end his visit?
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?; A Modest Proposal
  4/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.

Wednesday 2 August 2017