BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 13 September 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, Episode 1
  1/3An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
  Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Garments
  By Tahmima Anam. An impoverished woman pays a high price for seeking a better life.
4. 01:30
  Camel Country
  Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 7
  7/10Anna's family struggle to survive the siege as the cold deepens and hunger bites.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—6. The 'It' Factor
  Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity.
7. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 12
  12/15Headmistress Sarah Burton opens up her school for voters in the election.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 2
  2/5At the British Embassy in Washington, Rupert has an idea that could transform his career.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 4
  4/12Phineas Finn finally triumphs in Parliament, but his romantic ambitions are faltering.
10. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Peter Serafinowicz, Nick Frost and Marcus Brigstocke.
11. 04:30
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 1
  1/4Eric Halliday has a talent for impersonation, but can he make it as a sports commentator?
12. 05:00
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
13. 05:30
  Shush!—Series 1, New Romantics
  4/4A poet, a bottle of Calpol and Roman bathing methods cause trouble for Snoo and Alice.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Morning, Noon and Night
  By Claire-Louise Bennett. The rhythms of the everyday lead a young woman to sanctuary.
2. 06:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
3. 07:00
  Odd Balls—Night Receptionist by Stan Rooker
  3/4Late night at a hospital emergency unit, a good Samaritan's night goes from bad to worse.
4. 07:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 1, The Plumber
  2/3The bath has sprung a leak. Gruff wants to book an ethical plumber, much to Bob's disgust.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Psychology Test
  12/16Captain Povey and the crew are called to the Admiralty, but devious Pertwee has got a plan
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 3, Simon Munnery
  3/6Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's inventions.
8. 09:30
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
9. 10:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 5
  5/12Phineas Finn's political career is on the rise, but he is short of money.
10. 11:00
  Modern Welsh Voices—Snowstorm
  3/5By Niall Griffiths. Perry and his aged mother are snowed in, isolated in the Welsh hills.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Whalley - The Trial
  As Mollie falls headlong in love with Colin, he is arrested on a murder charge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Psychology Test
  12/16Captain Povey and the crew are called to the Admiralty, but devious Pertwee has got a plan
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
3. 13:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Morning, Noon and Night
  By Claire-Louise Bennett. The rhythms of the everyday lead a young woman to sanctuary.
4. 13:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
5. 14:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 8
  8/10Anna's family struggle to survive the siege as there is so little wood, and so little food
6. 14:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning
  Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 13
  13/15Landowner Robert Carne confronts headmistress Sarah.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 3
  3/5Rupert Everett's American sitcom idea is about to become reality.
9. 15:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 5
  5/12Phineas Finn's political career is on the rise, but he is short of money.
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 3, Simon Munnery
  3/6Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's inventions.
11. 16:30
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
12. 17:00
  Odd Balls—Night Receptionist by Stan Rooker
  3/4Late night at a hospital emergency unit, a good Samaritan's night goes from bad to worse.
13. 17:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 1, The Plumber
  2/3The bath has sprung a leak. Gruff wants to book an ethical plumber, much to Bob's disgust.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Tomorrow's World
  Dominic Arkwright and guests boldly venture into Tomorrow's World.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 1, The Psychology Test
  12/16Captain Povey and the crew are called to the Admiralty, but devious Pertwee has got a plan
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
5. 20:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Morning, Noon and Night
  By Claire-Louise Bennett. The rhythms of the everyday lead a young woman to sanctuary.
6. 20:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
7. 21:00
  Modern Welsh Voices—Snowstorm
  3/5By Niall Griffiths. Perry and his aged mother are snowed in, isolated in the Welsh hills.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Whalley - The Trial
  As Mollie falls headlong in love with Colin, he is arrested on a murder charge.
9. 22:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 1, The Plumber
  2/3The bath has sprung a leak. Gruff wants to book an ethical plumber, much to Bob's disgust.
10. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sindhu Vee 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Deborah Frances-White talks to Sindhu Vee.
12. 23:00
  Nick Mohammed: Apollo 21
  Surviving astronauts reveal the story of their 1969 mission to the moon. Mockumentary.
13. 23:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, The Promised Land
  5/6As the writer gets a lucky Hollywood break, his geraniums are terrorised by an old foe.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Tomorrow's World
  Dominic Arkwright and guests boldly venture into Tomorrow's World.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Morning, Noon and Night
  By Claire-Louise Bennett. The rhythms of the everyday lead a young woman to sanctuary.
4. 01:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 8
  8/10Anna's family struggle to survive the siege as there is so little wood, and so little food
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning
  Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
7. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 13
  13/15Landowner Robert Carne confronts headmistress Sarah.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 3
  3/5Rupert Everett's American sitcom idea is about to become reality.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 5
  5/12Phineas Finn's political career is on the rise, but he is short of money.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Simon Munnery
  3/6Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's inventions.
11. 04:30
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
12. 05:00
  Odd Balls—Night Receptionist by Stan Rooker
  3/4Late night at a hospital emergency unit, a good Samaritan's night goes from bad to worse.
13. 05:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 1, The Plumber
  2/3The bath has sprung a leak. Gruff wants to book an ethical plumber, much to Bob's disgust.

Thursday 14 September 2017