BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 10 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—1. Advertising
  1/6Demobbed officer Hugh Drummond advertises his services to any client offering adventure.
2. 06:30
  The Unsettled Dust: The Strange Stories Of Robert Aickman
  Screenwriter Jeremy Dyson praises the supernatural stories of Robert Aickman.
3. 07:00
  In the Balance—Episode 4
  4/6George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street.
4. 07:30
  The Pin—Series 3, Christmas
  4/4Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer.
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/13The team investigate travel - does it get you anywhere?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma
  1/24Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
8. 09:30
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
9. 10:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1
  1/2Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.
10. 11:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Tragedy, Tragedy
  4/5At Macintyre's warehouse, Mick Hammond turns the conversation to the nature of tragedy.
11. 11:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, Games of Chance
  4/5The duo get caught up with a priest and a young Olympic hopeful.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/13The team investigate travel - does it get you anywhere?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma
  1/24Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?
3. 13:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—1. Advertising
  1/6Demobbed officer Hugh Drummond advertises his services to any client offering adventure.
4. 13:30
  The Unsettled Dust: The Strange Stories Of Robert Aickman
  Screenwriter Jeremy Dyson praises the supernatural stories of Robert Aickman.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 4
  4/10Alexander plays out a diplomatic chess game of matchmaking.
6. 14:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup
  The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.
7. 14:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 4
  By Nicholas McInerny. Karen longs for Jack to fall in love with her again.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 4
  4/5While he was painting the Last Supper, Leonardo found many distractions from the job.
9. 15:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1
  1/2Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
11. 16:30
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
12. 17:00
  In the Balance—Episode 4
  4/6George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street.
13. 17:30
  The Pin—Series 3, Christmas
  4/4Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunted—Channel Crossing by Rosemary Timperley
  Can a holiday overcome the issues that divide a bickering family?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Miriam Makeba
  Kate Humble discusses the South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, Miriam Makeba.
3. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/13The team investigate travel - does it get you anywhere?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma
  1/24Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?
5. 20:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—1. Advertising
  1/6Demobbed officer Hugh Drummond advertises his services to any client offering adventure.
6. 20:30
  The Unsettled Dust: The Strange Stories Of Robert Aickman
  Screenwriter Jeremy Dyson praises the supernatural stories of Robert Aickman.
7. 21:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Tragedy, Tragedy
  4/5At Macintyre's warehouse, Mick Hammond turns the conversation to the nature of tragedy.
8. 21:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, Games of Chance
  4/5The duo get caught up with a priest and a young Olympic hopeful.
9. 22:00
  The Pin—Series 3, Christmas
  4/4Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer.
10. 22:30
  Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 2
  2/3The surrealist discovers ancient Egyptian music and what the Dutch think of British pubs.
11. 22:45
  Gay Britannia—Happy That Way
  Ben Hunte meets Gina Yashere, followed by the best out and proud BBC Radio comedy.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Mae Martin 2/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Jon Holmes chats again to Mae Martin.
13. 23:30
  Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special
  Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—Channel Crossing by Rosemary Timperley
  Can a holiday overcome the issues that divide a bickering family?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Miriam Makeba
  Kate Humble discusses the South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, Miriam Makeba.
3. 01:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—1. Advertising
  1/6Demobbed officer Hugh Drummond advertises his services to any client offering adventure.
4. 01:30
  The Unsettled Dust: The Strange Stories Of Robert Aickman
  Screenwriter Jeremy Dyson praises the supernatural stories of Robert Aickman.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 4
  4/10Alexander plays out a diplomatic chess game of matchmaking.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup
  The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.
7. 02:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 4
  By Nicholas McInerny. Karen longs for Jack to fall in love with her again.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 4
  4/5While he was painting the Last Supper, Leonardo found many distractions from the job.
9. 03:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1
  1/2Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
12. 05:00
  In the Balance—Episode 4
  4/6George probes a poisoning and more in Downing Street.
13. 05:30
  The Pin—Series 3, Christmas
  4/4Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer.

Friday 11 August 2017