BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 August 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 1. The Body on the Beach
  1/5Sergeant Fowler investigates a brutal death in the coastal fishing village of Polford.
2. 06:30
  The Floating World of Hokusai
  Audrey Niffenegger catches Hokusai's 'Great Wave' to trace his far-reaching influence...
3. 07:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
4. 07:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer
  2/6The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer, of Vic and Bob fame.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Stuck up the Inlet
  6/16HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs with Linda Smith, Mark Thomas, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie.
8. 09:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men
  1/6Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill.
9. 10:00
  John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—1. Setting Out
  1/3The epic adventures of pilgrim Christian and his perilous journey to the Celestial City.
10. 11:00
  Through the Wardrobe—Tilly's Tale
  2/3By Glenn Patterson. A couple grab a moment of passion in their bedroom cupboard.
11. 11:15
  Martyn Wade - Another Shakespeare
  Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Stuck up the Inlet
  6/16HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 1. The Body on the Beach
  1/5Sergeant Fowler investigates a brutal death in the coastal fishing village of Polford.
4. 13:30
  The Floating World of Hokusai
  Audrey Niffenegger catches Hokusai's 'Great Wave' to trace his far-reaching influence...
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian McEwan - Sweet Tooth, Episode 8
  8/10Serena starts to worry that she is losing Tom to somebody else.
6. 14:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Birds of Paradise
  Musings on the New Guinea residents, who fooled early explorers with their adornments.
7. 14:30
  Gay Britannia—Tales of the City, series 1, ep 3/5
  By Armistead Maupin. Mary Ann considers her future and Michael hopes that Jon will move in
8. 14:45
  The Real Henry James—Modern Women
  3/5Henry James on feminism, female suffrage and how his friendships with women inspired him.
9. 15:00
  John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—1. Setting Out
  1/3The epic adventures of pilgrim Christian and his perilous journey to the Celestial City.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs with Linda Smith, Mark Thomas, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men
  1/6Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill.
12. 17:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
13. 17:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer
  2/6The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer, of Vic and Bob fame.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition
  3/5The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—What It Says on the Tin
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss truth, lies and honesty.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, Stuck up the Inlet
  6/16HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 1. The Body on the Beach
  1/5Sergeant Fowler investigates a brutal death in the coastal fishing village of Polford.
6. 20:30
  The Floating World of Hokusai
  Audrey Niffenegger catches Hokusai's 'Great Wave' to trace his far-reaching influence...
7. 21:00
  Through the Wardrobe—Tilly's Tale
  2/3By Glenn Patterson. A couple grab a moment of passion in their bedroom cupboard.
8. 21:15
  Martyn Wade - Another Shakespeare
  Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard.
9. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer
  2/6The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer, of Vic and Bob fame.
10. 22:30
  Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 1
  1/3The surrealist provides disappointment for cavemen and a cheap alternative to liquor.
11. 22:45
  Gay Britannia—Stephen K Amos - What Does the K Stand For?
  Ben Hunte introduces teenage Stephen K Amos plucking up the courage to reveal his secret.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nick Helm 2/2
  Jessica Fostekew chats again to Nick Helm.
13. 23:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read
  3/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition
  3/5The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—What It Says on the Tin
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss truth, lies and honesty.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 1. The Body on the Beach
  1/5Sergeant Fowler investigates a brutal death in the coastal fishing village of Polford.
4. 01:30
  The Floating World of Hokusai
  Audrey Niffenegger catches Hokusai's 'Great Wave' to trace his far-reaching influence...
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian McEwan - Sweet Tooth, Episode 8
  8/10Serena starts to worry that she is losing Tom to somebody else.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Birds of Paradise
  Musings on the New Guinea residents, who fooled early explorers with their adornments.
7. 02:30
  Gay Britannia—Tales of the City, series 1, ep 3/5
  By Armistead Maupin. Mary Ann considers her future and Michael hopes that Jon will move in
8. 02:45
  The Real Henry James—Modern Women
  3/5Henry James on feminism, female suffrage and how his friendships with women inspired him.
9. 03:00
  John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress—1. Setting Out
  1/3The epic adventures of pilgrim Christian and his perilous journey to the Celestial City.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs with Linda Smith, Mark Thomas, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men
  1/6Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill.
12. 05:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer
  2/6The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer, of Vic and Bob fame.

Thursday 3 August 2017