BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 19 September 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 1. Ankh-Morpork
  1/6Can a stolen library book lead to the reinvention of dragons?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Fay Weldon & Ruth Deech
  Sue MacGregor and her guests discuss a sci-fi classic and modern story about motherhood.(R)
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 1. With the Compliments of Mr Gregory
  1/10The daughter of an eminent physician disappears after a night out at the Alpine Club.
4. 01:30
  The Medal Makers
  Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—A Tricky Case
  1/10Leningrad 1952, when it's best not to stand out or attract attention.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—10. The New Corinthians
  The contemporary paradox of charisma in banking, Christianity and beyond.
7. 02:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings
  1/10A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—1. An Unlooked for Offer
  1/10When a priest returns home from America, he recognises both Eilis's plight and potential.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 8
  8/12Glencora opts for a potentially disastrous course of action to help the prime minister.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
11. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
12. 05:00
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 6
  6/5Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Rufus Hound, Jenny Eclair and Zoe Lyons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 2. Introducing Sir Donald Murdo
  2/10Paul and Steve take a walk to a lonely clifftop cottage.
2. 06:30
  Footlight Fairies
  19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage
3. 07:00
  Double Science—Field Trip
  4/6Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
4. 07:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, London
  1/6Tim finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 18/01/1981
  Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tickling the ivories.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Foolproof Fool
  Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 21, Episode 2
  2/8Miles Jupp chairs a satirical review of the week's news in an extended version.
8. 09:45
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
  2/4Battles recreated, and National Trousers Day. The duo's sketches and songs.
9. 10:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 9
  9/12Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government.
10. 11:00
  Tove Jansson - The Listener—The Wolf
  2/5Mr Shimomura wants to draw a dangerous animal, but first he must find one.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Tracy-Ann Oberman - Rock and Doris and Elizabeth
  The truth about Rock Hudson's health is revealed. Inspired by events in 1985 Hollywood.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 18/01/1981
  Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tickling the ivories.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Foolproof Fool
  Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 2. Introducing Sir Donald Murdo
  2/10Paul and Steve take a walk to a lonely clifftop cottage.
4. 13:30
  Footlight Fairies
  19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage
5. 14:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—A Diagnosis
  2/10Against his better judgement, Andrei visits the vulnerable son of a feared secret official
6. 14:15
  Student Bibles—Gray's Anatomy
  1/5Philippa Budgen tackles the academic favourite of medical students.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love
  2/10Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess.
8. 14:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
9. 15:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 9
  9/12Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government.
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
11. 16:30
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 2
  2/4As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium?
12. 17:00
  Double Science—Field Trip
  4/6Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
13. 17:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, London
  1/6Tim finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 2. Wanted: One Dragon
  2/6Could a long-extinct beast have carried out recent crimes?
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
  Popular actress Maureen Lipman looks back on her career in film, TV and the theatre.
3. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 18/01/1981
  Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tickling the ivories.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Foolproof Fool
  Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 2. Introducing Sir Donald Murdo
  2/10Paul and Steve take a walk to a lonely clifftop cottage.
6. 20:30
  Footlight Fairies
  19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage
7. 21:00
  Tove Jansson - The Listener—The Wolf
  2/5Mr Shimomura wants to draw a dangerous animal, but first he must find one.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Tracy-Ann Oberman - Rock and Doris and Elizabeth
  The truth about Rock Hudson's health is revealed. Inspired by events in 1985 Hollywood.
9. 22:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, London
  1/6Tim finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes.
10. 22:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
11. 23:00
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Kitchen
  1/4Comedian Alun Cochrane takes us on a stand-up tour of his house.
12. 23:30
  The Shuttleworths—Series 1, How...
  3/6Sheffield's John Shuttleworth offers tips on how to cope with divorce and washing-up.
13. 23:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, The Subsidence Adventure
  3/6Will Hamish and Dougal make a success of a new business idea?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 2. Wanted: One Dragon
  2/6Could a long-extinct beast have carried out recent crimes?
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
  Popular actress Maureen Lipman looks back on her career in film, TV and the theatre.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 2. Introducing Sir Donald Murdo
  2/10Paul and Steve take a walk to a lonely clifftop cottage.
4. 01:30
  Footlight Fairies
  19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—A Diagnosis
  2/10Against his better judgement, Andrei visits the vulnerable son of a feared secret official
6. 02:15
  Student Bibles—Gray's Anatomy
  1/5Philippa Budgen tackles the academic favourite of medical students.
7. 02:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love
  2/10Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 9
  9/12Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government.
10. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
11. 04:30
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 2
  2/4As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium?
12. 05:00
  Double Science—Field Trip
  4/6Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
13. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, London
  1/6Tim finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes.

Wednesday 20 September 2017