BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 9 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury
  Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Took
  The comedian and writer shares some reminiscences.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
4. 01:30
  Audience Profiled—Crowd Control
  1/2John Florance investigates how the etiquette of classical music audiences has changed.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 2
  2/10Pope Alexander VI begins his reign with caution, impressing the Romans.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo
  Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
7. 02:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 2
  By Nicholas McInerny. After 19 years, denial seems the easiest option for Karen.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 2
  2/5Despite his reputation by 1495, Leonardo da Vinci is frustrated at his lack of achievement
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, The Maypole Falls
  2/3Barnaby joins the Protestant Association and a prominent Catholic finds his life in danger
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults
  4/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
12. 05:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Gay Britannia—Stealing the Scene
  Ben Hunte meets Peter Tatchell, followed by a drama about the OutRage action of 1994.
2. 06:30
  Audience Profiled—Fever Pitch
  2/2John Florance explores the lives of some of the first pop stars - classical composers.
3. 07:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Can Maria and Richard help Paul and Ruby get rid of an unwanted guest?
4. 07:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Bob Mortimer talks to Vic Reeves
  3/6Bob Mortimer talks to his comedy double act partner Vic Reeves.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Admiral's Party
  7/16Pertwee's relative has a Portsmouth posting. Can the Chief ensure luxury accommodation?
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters
  19/20The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah.
8. 09:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, A City in Flames
  3/3Gordon has lost control of the mob, which is intent on freeing the prisoners at Newgate.
10. 11:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Articles of War
  3/5September 1805, and a young lieutenant awaits his first naval action with some trepidation
11. 11:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, A Question of Class
  3/5The detective duo's suspicions are aroused over a student who's lost a wallet.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Admiral's Party
  7/16Pertwee's relative has a Portsmouth posting. Can the Chief ensure luxury accommodation?
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters
  19/20The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.
3. 13:00
  Gay Britannia—Stealing the Scene
  Ben Hunte meets Peter Tatchell, followed by a drama about the OutRage action of 1994.
4. 13:30
  Audience Profiled—Fever Pitch
  2/2John Florance explores the lives of some of the first pop stars - classical composers.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 3
  3/10Lucrezia frets about the strategic alliance her father is making with her marriage.
6. 14:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
  The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
7. 14:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 3
  By Nicholas McInerny. Karen's husband is out on his first date with a man.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 3
  3/5Da Vinci sets about capturing one of the Bible's most dramatic scenes in paint and plaster
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, A City in Flames
  3/3Gordon has lost control of the mob, which is intent on freeing the prisoners at Newgate.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
12. 17:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Can Maria and Richard help Paul and Ruby get rid of an unwanted guest?
13. 17:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Bob Mortimer talks to Vic Reeves
  3/6Bob Mortimer talks to his comedy double act partner Vic Reeves.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley
  Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Birmingham
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Birmingham, its flaws and its fabulousness.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Admiral's Party
  7/16Pertwee's relative has a Portsmouth posting. Can the Chief ensure luxury accommodation?
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters
  19/20The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives.
5. 20:00
  Gay Britannia—Stealing the Scene
  Ben Hunte meets Peter Tatchell, followed by a drama about the OutRage action of 1994.
6. 20:30
  Audience Profiled—Fever Pitch
  2/2John Florance explores the lives of some of the first pop stars - classical composers.
7. 21:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Articles of War
  3/5September 1805, and a young lieutenant awaits his first naval action with some trepidation
8. 21:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, A Question of Class
  3/5The detective duo's suspicions are aroused over a student who's lost a wallet.
9. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Bob Mortimer talks to Vic Reeves
  3/6Bob Mortimer talks to his comedy double act partner Vic Reeves.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2017, Semi-final 2 - Edinburgh
  8/10Mark Watson hosts the second semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival.
11. 23:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Neil Hannon
  4/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present - with Neil Hannon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley
  Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Birmingham
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Birmingham, its flaws and its fabulousness.
3. 01:00
  Gay Britannia—Stealing the Scene
  Ben Hunte meets Peter Tatchell, followed by a drama about the OutRage action of 1994.
4. 01:30
  Audience Profiled—Fever Pitch
  2/2John Florance explores the lives of some of the first pop stars - classical composers.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 3
  3/10Lucrezia frets about the strategic alliance her father is making with her marriage.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
  The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
7. 02:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 3
  By Nicholas McInerny. Karen's husband is out on his first date with a man.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 3
  3/5Da Vinci sets about capturing one of the Bible's most dramatic scenes in paint and plaster
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, A City in Flames
  3/3Gordon has lost control of the mob, which is intent on freeing the prisoners at Newgate.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
12. 05:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Can Maria and Richard help Paul and Ruby get rid of an unwanted guest?
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Bob Mortimer talks to Vic Reeves
  3/6Bob Mortimer talks to his comedy double act partner Vic Reeves.

Thursday 10 August 2017