BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 August 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—2. The Schartz-Metterklume Method
  2/5When Lady Carlotta is mistaken for the new governess, she takes up the job with relish.
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Stillthorpe; Headless
  A blistering satire depicting a world where entertainment has replaced common sense.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Bill Pertwee
  The comic actor shares memories of Round the Horne and Dad's Army.
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—8. Act of Violence
  8/13Local amateur dramatics bring back memories for a man accused of murder.
5. 01:30
  Bollywood Brass Band
  Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 2
  2/5Balwhidder remembers how news of trouble in the Americas reached Dalmailing in 1769.
7. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
  Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
8. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 2
  2/15New headmistress Sarah Burton has much to tackle at her rundown school.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 2
  2/5Lady Diana will not dig for victory, but will certainly milk a cow for cheese.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 1
  1/2Apsley Cherry-Garrard sets out on a treacherous polar expedition with Captain Scott.
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
12. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6An uncle's gift leaves menopausal flower child Merv yearning to discover his inner cowboy.
13. 05:00
  Double Science—Pilot
  1/6Teacher turmoil at a Sixth Form College for drama over a new female head of science.
14. 05:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—9. The Black Ruby
  9/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity.
2. 06:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils and Reginald Bennetts is head. 1948 documentary.
3. 07:00
  Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper
  1/4On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.
4. 07:30
  Ankle Tag—The Beginning
  Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Gun Mechanism Test
  10/16Povey decides that the island is an ideal spot to try a prototype - on Pertwee's birthday.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Childhood Sweetheart
  2/14The Lad is off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
8. 09:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Up the Stick and Sick as a Parrot
  5/6Izzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 2
  2/2The South Pole is ahead of the expedition. Which four men will Captain Scott send back?
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Good Show Clarissa, The Cheat
  3/3By Enid Blyton. Susan desperate wants a scholarship. What if there is a chance to cheat?
11. 11:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 3
  3/5Davy buries himself in school life, and in writing the book Beth urged him to write.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Gun Mechanism Test
  10/16Povey decides that the island is an ideal spot to try a prototype - on Pertwee's birthday.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Childhood Sweetheart
  2/14The Lad is off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—9. The Black Ruby
  9/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity.
4. 13:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils and Reginald Bennetts is head. 1948 documentary.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 3
  3/5It is 1776, and change is in the air as the outside world intrudes upon rural Dalmailing.
6. 14:15
  Could Do Better—Alan Coren
  Robert Booth summons the humorist and broadcaster to his study to discuss school reports.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 3
  3/15Headmistress Sarah Burton is determined to make a success of her first community event.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 3
  3/5Lady Diana moves into the French embassy, along with her husband and his lover.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 2
  2/2The South Pole is ahead of the expedition. Which four men will Captain Scott send back?
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Up the Stick and Sick as a Parrot
  5/6Izzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.
12. 17:00
  Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper
  1/4On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.
13. 17:30
  Ankle Tag—The Beginning
  Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—3. Fur
  3/5Eleanor and Suzanne are best friends, but as the sales approach, for how much longer?
2. 18:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Galaxy Zee
  In a galaxy where every planet is like the rest, the creator feels his plan has gone awry.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Making of You
  Dominic Arkwright talks to three guests about their school years.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Gun Mechanism Test
  10/16Povey decides that the island is an ideal spot to try a prototype - on Pertwee's birthday.
5. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Childhood Sweetheart
  2/14The Lad is off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before.
6. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—9. The Black Ruby
  9/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity.
7. 20:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils and Reginald Bennetts is head. 1948 documentary.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Good Show Clarissa, The Cheat
  3/3By Enid Blyton. Susan desperate wants a scholarship. What if there is a chance to cheat?
9. 21:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 3
  3/5Davy buries himself in school life, and in writing the book Beth urged him to write.
10. 22:00
  Ankle Tag—The Beginning
  Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.
11. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6From Lord Sugar to Bruce Forsyth, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk.
12. 23:00
  Lee Mack and Friends at the Fringe—Episode 1
  1/2Lee Mack definitely is going out, with fellow comics Dara O Briain, Alan Carr and more.
13. 23:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Preparing for his old flame's nuptials, the writer seethes over the way she dumped him.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—3. Fur
  3/5Eleanor and Suzanne are best friends, but as the sales approach, for how much longer?
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Galaxy Zee
  In a galaxy where every planet is like the rest, the creator feels his plan has gone awry.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Making of You
  Dominic Arkwright talks to three guests about their school years.
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—9. The Black Ruby
  9/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity.
5. 01:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils and Reginald Bennetts is head. 1948 documentary.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 3
  3/5It is 1776, and change is in the air as the outside world intrudes upon rural Dalmailing.
7. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Alan Coren
  Robert Booth summons the humorist and broadcaster to his study to discuss school reports.
8. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 3
  3/15Headmistress Sarah Burton is determined to make a success of her first community event.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 3
  3/5Lady Diana moves into the French embassy, along with her husband and his lover.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 2
  2/2The South Pole is ahead of the expedition. Which four men will Captain Scott send back?
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Up the Stick and Sick as a Parrot
  5/6Izzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.
13. 05:00
  Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper
  1/4On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.
14. 05:30
  Ankle Tag—The Beginning
  Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.

Thursday 31 August 2017