BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 5 September 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—1. Sword and Sorcery
  1/6A menacing assignment awaits a student sorcerer.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Yasmin Alibhai-Brown & Simon Barnes
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Yasmin and Simon to discuss their favourite books.(R)
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—12. Poisoned Air
  12/13The psychiatrist-sleuth tackles a case of risky experiments and thwarted love.
4. 01:30
  Open the Box
  Nostalgic look at red telephone boxes and the lengths taken to keep them working.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 1
  1/10The story of a family caught in the struggle to survive the siege of Leningrad in 1942.
6. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Terence Stamp
  Robert Booth summons the actor to his study for a quiet word about his school reports.
7. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 6
  6/15Headmistress Sarah Burton decides Lydia must not be allowed to lose a scholarship.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Edna O'Brien - Country Girl, Episode 1
  1/5Childhood in the faded grandeur of the big house, and forbidden love.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 1, The Fair Maid of Perth
  1/3A beautiful glover's daughter struggles to survive in lawless 14th-century Scotland.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
11. 04:30
  Be Prepared—Girl Guides and Caves
  4/4Could Miles have found love with a local girl guide leader?
12. 05:00
  Says on the Tin—Toothpaste
  1/6Disgraced American ad man Eliott Thurber transfers to the land of gross teeth - England.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 4
  4/7Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—13. Mr X
  13/13A man loses his memory and a woman gets nuisance calls, in a case for the psych-sleuth.
2. 06:30
  In The Lounge With Rich Morton
  Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music.
3. 07:00
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6Teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.
4. 07:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 04/01/1981
  Les Dawson reveals how the mother-in-law joke was invented, and the real Humpty Dumpty.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Kathy Lette, Andy Miller and Stephen Fry.
8. 09:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.
9. 10:00
  The Great Scott—Series 1, Rob Roy
  2/3A young poet is banished to the north, where he falls for his beautiful, mysterious cousin
10. 11:00
  Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham—Series 2, A String of Beads
  2/5When a string of beads turns out to be pearls, a governess's life is turned upside down.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 04/01/1981
  Les Dawson reveals how the mother-in-law joke was invented, and the real Humpty Dumpty.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—13. Mr X
  13/13A man loses his memory and a woman gets nuisance calls, in a case for the psych-sleuth.
4. 13:30
  In The Lounge With Rich Morton
  Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music.
5. 14:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 2
  2/10In spite of food shortages, Anna and her family enjoy summer in the country.
6. 14:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians
  Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 7
  7/15When measles confines Midge to school, her father makes a confession.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Edna O'Brien - Country Girl, Episode 2
  2/5Encountering literary life, lotharios and love in Dublin.
9. 15:00
  The Great Scott—Series 1, Rob Roy
  2/3A young poet is banished to the north, where he falls for his beautiful, mysterious cousin
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
11. 16:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.
12. 17:00
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6Teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.
13. 17:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet
  2/6Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
  From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.
3. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 04/01/1981
  Les Dawson reveals how the mother-in-law joke was invented, and the real Humpty Dumpty.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—13. Mr X
  13/13A man loses his memory and a woman gets nuisance calls, in a case for the psych-sleuth.
6. 20:30
  In The Lounge With Rich Morton
  Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music.
7. 21:00
  Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham—Series 2, A String of Beads
  2/5When a string of beads turns out to be pearls, a governess's life is turned upside down.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
9. 22:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
10. 22:30
  Son of Cliche—Austin Dernoid
  Spoofing David Coleman and radio continuity.
11. 23:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Miss Reenie Comes to Stay
  5/6Adam's surprise birthday present for his dad backfires.
12. 23:30
  The Shuttleworths—Series 1, Cotton Buddies
  1/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth plans a chart-topping hit and attempts some DIY.
13. 23:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Gambling Fever
  1/6Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet
  2/6Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
  From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—13. Mr X
  13/13A man loses his memory and a woman gets nuisance calls, in a case for the psych-sleuth.
4. 01:30
  In The Lounge With Rich Morton
  Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 2
  2/10In spite of food shortages, Anna and her family enjoy summer in the country.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians
  Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.
7. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 7
  7/15When measles confines Midge to school, her father makes a confession.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Edna O'Brien - Country Girl, Episode 2
  2/5Encountering literary life, lotharios and love in Dublin.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 1, Rob Roy
  2/3A young poet is banished to the north, where he falls for his beautiful, mysterious cousin
10. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
11. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.
12. 05:00
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6Teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.
13. 05:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.

Wednesday 6 September 2017