BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 18 October 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Blue Lenses by Daphne du Maurier—2. Survival
  2/2After a major eye operation, shocked Marda West can see things that others can't.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, George Melly
  The singer and writer reflects on his three great loves - fishing, surrealism and jazz.
3. 01:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 2
  2/5Mark's future happiness is threatened by a woman who lives in the house where his son died
4. 01:30
  Hearing Ragas
  Paul Robertson's remarkable story of the Indian ragas he heard from within a coma
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—2. A New Beginning
  2/15Freed from the humiliations inflicted by her aunt, Jane hopes for a new beginning.
6. 02:15
  A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Archaeologist
  2/5Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines amulets.
7. 02:30
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5While investigating Belinda Lane, the detective duo are drawn into a deeper mystery.
8. 02:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 2
  2/5In the biography of Dutch woman Margaretha Zelle, tragedy stikes her family in Indonesia.
9. 03:00
  Gunter Grass - The Tin Drum—Episode 2
  2/2Oskar discovers sex, jazz and the black market. Will his mad drumming make him a star?
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie from Packy McGoldrick's clutches.
12. 05:00
  One Foot in the Grave—2. Timeless Time
  2/4Grumpy Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake.
13. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, North Berwick
  5/6A pie-seller and a man undergoing some unusual physiotherapy provide the entertainment.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
2. 06:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
3. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a political corruption tip-off?
4. 07:30
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 4. Mari Wilson
  4/4John Shuttleworth invites the stars to sing his songs. This week, it's Mari Wilson.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, New at the Helm
  1/26A jetty is demolished as Pertwee and Phillips return from leave to meet Lieutenant Murray.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
7. 09:00
  Say the Word—Episode 2
  2/6Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
8. 09:30
  Winston—Series 1, The Village Fete
  6/6Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—1. The King's Son
  1/6The story of Alexander the Great starts with royal friction after his birth.
10. 11:00
  Home Sweet Home—The Homes of Others
  3/3AL Kennedy considers the challenges associated with staying in other people's houses.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Art & Gadg
  Two giants of American theatre confront the demise of their friendship.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, New at the Helm
  1/26A jetty is demolished as Pertwee and Phillips return from leave to meet Lieutenant Murray.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
3. 13:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
4. 13:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
5. 14:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—3. Friendship
  3/15Her ambitions crushed at the orphans' institute, Jane's hopes are restored by friendship.
6. 14:15
  A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Novelist
  3/5PD James learns more about a Fijian whale tooth necklace at the Oxford museum.
7. 14:30
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5The detective duo realise that they are not the only ones interested in Belinda Lane.
8. 14:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 3
  3/5Heartbroken after the death of her son, Margaretha Zelle moves to Paris.
9. 15:00
  Alexander—1. The King's Son
  1/6The story of Alexander the Great starts with royal friction after his birth.
10. 16:00
  Say the Word—Episode 2
  2/6Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 16:30
  Winston—Series 1, The Village Fete
  6/6Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.
12. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a political corruption tip-off?
13. 17:30
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 4. Mari Wilson
  4/4John Shuttleworth invites the stars to sing his songs. This week, it's Mari Wilson.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 1. Discovery
  1/2A scientist makes a startling discovery, but then the news starts to spread...
2. 18:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
  3/4Tom Morton meets Matt Monro Jr, who reveals what life was really like with his father.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, New at the Helm
  1/26A jetty is demolished as Pertwee and Phillips return from leave to meet Lieutenant Murray.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
5. 20:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
6. 20:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
7. 21:00
  Home Sweet Home—The Homes of Others
  3/3AL Kennedy considers the challenges associated with staying in other people's houses.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Art & Gadg
  Two giants of American theatre confront the demise of their friendship.
9. 22:00
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 4. Mari Wilson
  4/4John Shuttleworth invites the stars to sing his songs. This week, it's Mari Wilson.
10. 22:30
  The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Handy hints on body language, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Daniel Sloss 2/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes chats to Daniel Sloss.
12. 23:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world and deconstructs a yoghurt advert.
13. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4George and Beverly continue faking their deaths in order to bring their family closer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 1. Discovery
  1/2A scientist makes a startling discovery, but then the news starts to spread...
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
  3/4Tom Morton meets Matt Monro Jr, who reveals what life was really like with his father.
3. 01:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
4. 01:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—3. Friendship
  3/15Her ambitions crushed at the orphans' institute, Jane's hopes are restored by friendship.
6. 02:15
  A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Novelist
  3/5PD James learns more about a Fijian whale tooth necklace at the Oxford museum.
7. 02:30
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5The detective duo realise that they are not the only ones interested in Belinda Lane.
8. 02:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 3
  3/5Heartbroken after the death of her son, Margaretha Zelle moves to Paris.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—1. The King's Son
  1/6The story of Alexander the Great starts with royal friction after his birth.
10. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 2
  2/6Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 04:30
  Winston—Series 1, The Village Fete
  6/6Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.
12. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a political corruption tip-off?
13. 05:30
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 4. Mari Wilson
  4/4John Shuttleworth invites the stars to sing his songs. This week, it's Mari Wilson.

Thursday 19 October 2017