BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 18 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
2. 06:30
  Looking for Ruritania
  Tony Hawks investigates why he has heard so much about a country that doesn't exist.
3. 07:00
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad?
  4/4Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
4. 07:30
  28 Dates Later
  Shona and best friend Kristen tackle the tricky world of romance and dating.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/14It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, The Expert Witness
  2/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego. From 2002.
8. 09:30
  Gush—Episode 6
  6/6Cravate and Pomeroy achieve freedom, but soon find themselves on a collision course.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
10. 11:00
  Bloody Scotland—Waiting With the Body
  2/3By Malcolm Mackay. A professional hitman finds himself in an unexpected situation.
11. 11:15
  Zosia Wand - A Half Name for a Half Person
  Recently widowed Janina receives a letter from Poland that stirs deep questions.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/14It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, The Expert Witness
  2/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
4. 13:30
  Looking for Ruritania
  Tony Hawks investigates why he has heard so much about a country that doesn't exist.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 10
  10/10Juan's arrogance causes mayhem, and Cesare tries to comfort his sister.
6. 14:15
  Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 5
  5/5Aimee describes how she will be using social media on her way to the next Winter Olympics.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 5
  5/5Mattie and Ethan take desperate measures not to be separated.
8. 14:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 5
  5/5Cobbett's time is nearly up, but there's merriment even on his death bed.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego. From 2002.
11. 16:30
  Gush—Episode 6
  6/6Cravate and Pomeroy achieve freedom, but soon find themselves on a collision course.
12. 17:00
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad?
  4/4Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
13. 17:30
  28 Dates Later
  Shona and best friend Kristen tackle the tricky world of romance and dating.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 5
  5/6Saul and Elise make a grim discovery in the nursing home.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—A Shropshire Lad
  Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/14It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, The Expert Witness
  2/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
6. 20:30
  Looking for Ruritania
  Tony Hawks investigates why he has heard so much about a country that doesn't exist.
7. 21:00
  Bloody Scotland—Waiting With the Body
  2/3By Malcolm Mackay. A professional hitman finds himself in an unexpected situation.
8. 21:15
  Zosia Wand - A Half Name for a Half Person
  Recently widowed Janina receives a letter from Poland that stirs deep questions.
9. 22:00
  28 Dates Later
  Shona and best friend Kristen tackle the tricky world of romance and dating.
10. 22:30
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2017, Episode 1
  1/84 Extra's Comedy Club catches up on all the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
11. 22:38
  4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up at the Fringe 2016, Episode 2
  2/2Jo Caulfield introduces some of the best comedians from 2016's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
12. 23:38
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2017, Episode 2
  2/84 Extra's Comedy Club catches up on all the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
13. 23:45
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
  2/5Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 5
  5/6Saul and Elise make a grim discovery in the nursing home.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—A Shropshire Lad
  Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
4. 01:30
  Looking for Ruritania
  Tony Hawks investigates why he has heard so much about a country that doesn't exist.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 10
  10/10Juan's arrogance causes mayhem, and Cesare tries to comfort his sister.
6. 02:15
  Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 5
  5/5Aimee describes how she will be using social media on her way to the next Winter Olympics.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 5
  5/5Mattie and Ethan take desperate measures not to be separated.
8. 02:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 5
  5/5Cobbett's time is nearly up, but there's merriment even on his death bed.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego. From 2002.
11. 04:30
  Gush—Episode 6
  6/6Cravate and Pomeroy achieve freedom, but soon find themselves on a collision course.
12. 05:00
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad?
  4/4Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
13. 05:30
  28 Dates Later
  Shona and best friend Kristen tackle the tricky world of romance and dating.

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