BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 October 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 2. Elixir of Life
  2/2Kate's attempt to bring her new gene discovery into the public domain doesn't go to plan.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Agustin Barrios Mangore
  John Williams discusses the life of Paraguayan guitarist Agustin Barrios Mangore.
3. 01:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 4
  4/5Mark doesn't believe in ghosts, but as he tries to dispel his fears nothing is as it seems
4. 01:30
  Tehrangeles
  A journey into the triumphs and struggles of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—4. A New Home
  4/15Jane has a new home, Thornfield Hall, and meets her new employer for the first time.
6. 02:15
  A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Historian
  4/5Christina Hardyment on medieval long bows.
7. 02:30
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5Daunt and Dervish find a body in the river as they uncover more of Belinda's secrets.
8. 02:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 4
  4/5Now reinvented as a sensual dancer, Margaretha Zelle senses a plot unfolding against her.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—2. I Am Also Alexander
  2/6A pawn in his parents' war, young Alexander is tutored by Aristotle.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 21, Heat 3
  Edward Seckerson hosts the quiz on every aspect of music from Mozart to Madonna.
11. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse
  3/4As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
12. 05:00
  A Certain Age—Series 1, The Wife
  2/6Henny worries all the time. So when her husband fails to come home, why is she so cheery?
13. 05:30
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—1. The Bed under the Stairs
  1/4Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
2. 06:30
  One of the Three Great Plots of All Literature
  Why do foundlings feature so much in literature? Kate Adie explores Henry Fielding.
3. 07:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher
  5/6Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.
4. 07:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull
  3/4Bridget Christie joins Max and Ivan as they investigate strange goings-on at the circus.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/14Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Michael White.
8. 09:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1
  1/6Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
10. 11:00
  Border Crossings—Letting Go
  2/2In Gerda Stevenson's story, Lily reflects on her English roots and her Scottish home.
11. 11:15
  Peter Wolf - Black Queen to King's Castle
  The ghost of Anne Boleyn tells the story of the events that led to her execution.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/14Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
3. 13:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
4. 13:30
  One of the Three Great Plots of All Literature
  Why do foundlings feature so much in literature? Kate Adie explores Henry Fielding.
5. 14:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—5. Mr Rochester
  5/15Jane learns a little of Mr Rochester's past and comes to his aid for the second time.
6. 14:15
  A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Musicologist
  5/5Musicologist Lucy Doran explores the musical objects of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.
7. 14:30
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5As Coronation Day dawns in London, a desperate search for a missing boy begins.
8. 14:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 5
  5/5Now under arrest in Paris, Mata Hari's fate is in the Grand Inquisitor's hands.
9. 15:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Michael White.
11. 16:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1
  1/6Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town.
12. 17:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher
  5/6Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.
13. 17:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull
  3/4Bridget Christie joins Max and Ivan as they investigate strange goings-on at the circus.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Alex Barr - Futures
  Torn between his wife and mistress, Conrad seeks the help of a startling fortune-teller.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—The Lord Is My Shepherd
  Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/14Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
5. 20:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
6. 20:30
  One of the Three Great Plots of All Literature
  Why do foundlings feature so much in literature? Kate Adie explores Henry Fielding.
7. 21:00
  Border Crossings—Letting Go
  2/2In Gerda Stevenson's story, Lily reflects on her English roots and her Scottish home.
8. 21:15
  Peter Wolf - Black Queen to King's Castle
  The ghost of Anne Boleyn tells the story of the events that led to her execution.
9. 22:00
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull
  3/4Bridget Christie joins Max and Ivan as they investigate strange goings-on at the circus.
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Re-Kippered Life Smashed Some More
  2/6Pip and Harry must build an entire railway network in their bid to catch Benevolent.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Steve Bugeja 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Steve Bugeja.
12. 23:00
  Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe attempt to relaunch the Sun newspaper.
13. 23:30
  World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Dodgy Phil lays on an unusual awards ceremony to improve Barry and Garry's fortunes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Alex Barr - Futures
  Torn between his wife and mistress, Conrad seeks the help of a startling fortune-teller.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—The Lord Is My Shepherd
  Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.
3. 01:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
4. 01:30
  One of the Three Great Plots of All Literature
  Why do foundlings feature so much in literature? Kate Adie explores Henry Fielding.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—5. Mr Rochester
  5/15Jane learns a little of Mr Rochester's past and comes to his aid for the second time.
6. 02:15
  A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Musicologist
  5/5Musicologist Lucy Doran explores the musical objects of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.
7. 02:30
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5As Coronation Day dawns in London, a desperate search for a missing boy begins.
8. 02:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 5
  5/5Now under arrest in Paris, Mata Hari's fate is in the Grand Inquisitor's hands.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Michael White.
11. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1
  1/6Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town.
12. 05:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher
  5/6Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.
13. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull
  3/4Bridget Christie joins Max and Ivan as they investigate strange goings-on at the circus.

Saturday 21 October 2017