BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 17 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 3
  3/6Haensel warns Elise, and Saul is summoned by Selwyn. More mystery in Roman Bath.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—No Country for Old Men
  Dominic Arkwright and his guests explore the idea of time and things slipping away.
3. 01:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—5. Godalming
  5/6The ex-officer heads to Godalming to protect Phyllis. And are the Duchess' pearls safe?
4. 01:30
  From Ivory to Plastic
  The pianist David Owen Norris goes on a journey in search of the private life of the piano
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 8
  8/10Now that the war is over, the Borgia family intrigues take centre stage.
6. 02:15
  Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 3
  3/5The Olympic snowboarder explains how it feels to be on the receiving end of a fan selfie.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3
  3/5Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena.
8. 02:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 3
  3/5In the 1820s, Cobbett set off around England on his horse to survey the agricultural scene
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 3
  3/5Discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Irreverent literary quiz with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Howard and Linda Smith.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Over-Drawn, Over-Sexed and Over-Optimistic
  3/6It is crunch time for Izzy, with three men vying for her attention.
12. 05:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Richard, Maria and Paul's wishes come true, but the same can't be said for Ruby.
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Vic Reeves talks to Olivia Colman
  4/6Vic Reeves, of Vic and Bob fame, talks to Bafta Award-winning actress Olivia Colman.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
2. 06:30
  Who Was Bessie Head?
  Hugh Quarshie talks to those who knew one of Africa's most brilliant writers: Bessie Head
3. 07:00
  In the Balance—Episode 5
  5/6Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Shrewsbury
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury and performs for the local residents.
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/13A waltz from the bona singers, a lovers' tiff, and does education add up?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
8. 09:30
  HR—Series 1, A Bus Pass
  6/6Peter and Sam meet in the queue for senior bus passes.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
10. 11:00
  Bloody Scotland—Secrets of Soil
  1/3By Ann Cleeves. Detective Willow Reeves returns to her childhood home on North Uist.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Monks - The Journey
  Two siblings are reunited with the father they cremated four years earlier.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/13A waltz from the bona singers, a lovers' tiff, and does education add up?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
3. 13:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
4. 13:30
  Who Was Bessie Head?
  Hugh Quarshie talks to those who knew one of Africa's most brilliant writers: Bessie Head
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 9
  9/10While Lucrezia's marriage is forced to end, the Duke of Gandia plays soldier.
6. 14:15
  Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 4
  4/5Why did politicians embrace the selfie in the recent 'selfie election'?
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 4
  4/5Ethan becomes determined to escape his marriage and run away with Mattie.
8. 14:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 4
  4/5William becomes an MP in his 60s, which disconcerts the House of Commons.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
11. 16:30
  HR—Series 1, A Bus Pass
  6/6Peter and Sam meet in the queue for senior bus passes.
12. 17:00
  In the Balance—Episode 5
  5/6Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?
13. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Shrewsbury
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury and performs for the local residents.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Harry Houdini
  Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.
3. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/13A waltz from the bona singers, a lovers' tiff, and does education add up?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
5. 20:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
6. 20:30
  Who Was Bessie Head?
  Hugh Quarshie talks to those who knew one of Africa's most brilliant writers: Bessie Head
7. 21:00
  Bloody Scotland—Secrets of Soil
  1/3By Ann Cleeves. Detective Willow Reeves returns to her childhood home on North Uist.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Monks - The Journey
  Two siblings are reunited with the father they cremated four years earlier.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Shrewsbury
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury and performs for the local residents.
10. 22:30
  Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity
  1/4The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve.
11. 23:00
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Salisbury Plain
  5/6The sketch show team take their audience on Territorial Army manoeuvres.
12. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything
  1/6Wander around the galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. From 2004.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Harry Houdini
  Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.
3. 01:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
4. 01:30
  Who Was Bessie Head?
  Hugh Quarshie talks to those who knew one of Africa's most brilliant writers: Bessie Head
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 9
  9/10While Lucrezia's marriage is forced to end, the Duke of Gandia plays soldier.
6. 02:15
  Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 4
  4/5Why did politicians embrace the selfie in the recent 'selfie election'?
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 4
  4/5Ethan becomes determined to escape his marriage and run away with Mattie.
8. 02:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 4
  4/5William becomes an MP in his 60s, which disconcerts the House of Commons.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 1, A Bus Pass
  6/6Peter and Sam meet in the queue for senior bus passes.
12. 05:00
  In the Balance—Episode 5
  5/6Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Shrewsbury
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury and performs for the local residents.

Friday 18 August 2017