BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 October 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 1, Unappreciated
  2/5Edna's adventures in the bizarre parallel London have led to a new job.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Fortune
  The satirist and writer recalls his career and the people with whom he worked.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Beryl Coronet
  2/6A valuable jewel theft mystery for the Baker Street sleuth.
4. 01:30
  Who's the Pest?—Superpowers
  1/3Entomologist Erica McAlister explores the world of insects and their superpowers.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—7. Cries in the Night
  7/15The mysteries of Thornfield Hall deepen as Jane hears strange cries in the night.
6. 02:15
  In Pursuit of the Ridiculous—Twitching
  2/5Ecologist Matthew Oates meets Rob Lambert to find out more about the benefits of twitching
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 2
  2/5After taking to the road, Bonnie and Clyde are on the run from the law.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 2
  2/5On his epic quest across Europe, the aspiring writer enters the Ottoman East.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Nick Helm, Isy Suttie and Dougie Anderson.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4With clergy rumours buzzing, Vera is extra busy in the telephone exchange.
12. 05:00
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
13. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Greenwich
  6/6Tim visits Greenwich and chats to a museum curator about airport security.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Blanched Soldier
  3/6The sleuth hunts for a soldier not seen since the Boer War.
2. 06:30
  Who's the Pest?—Eat
  2/3Erica McAlister asks if we should be eating more insects.
3. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world?
4. 07:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Fatso's Box Brownie
  2/26Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
7. 09:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
8. 09:30
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  1/6Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—Series 13, The Punch
  3/4An argument with his brother sets Ranald on the journey of a lifetime.
11. 11:15
  Rosemary Kay - The Yearning
  Oona is struggling with life. Then she meets Maria, who turns her world upside down.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Fatso's Box Brownie
  2/26Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Blanched Soldier
  3/6The sleuth hunts for a soldier not seen since the Boer War.
4. 13:30
  Who's the Pest?—Eat
  2/3Erica McAlister asks if we should be eating more insects.
5. 14:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—8. Troubling News
  8/15As Jane tries to suppress her feelings for Rochester, troubling news comes from her family
6. 14:15
  In Pursuit of the Ridiculous—Rare Orchids
  3/5Matthew Oates discovers some spectacular hybrid orchids with very rare parents.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 3
  3/5After posing for pictures - with guns - Bonnie and Clyde are wanted dead or alive.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 3
  3/5As a young solider in Crete, Patrick devises the plan that was to turn him into a war hero
9. 15:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
10. 16:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  1/6Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
12. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world?
13. 17:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 1, Unrivalled
  3/5Edna's parallel London life sees a trip to the theatre, or is that untheatre?
2. 18:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Lorna Luft
  4/4Tom Morton talks to Lorna Luft about life with her mother Judy Garland.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Fatso's Box Brownie
  2/26Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Blanched Soldier
  3/6The sleuth hunts for a soldier not seen since the Boer War.
6. 20:30
  Who's the Pest?—Eat
  2/3Erica McAlister asks if we should be eating more insects.
7. 21:00
  Shorts—Series 13, The Punch
  3/4An argument with his brother sets Ranald on the journey of a lifetime.
8. 21:15
  Rosemary Kay - The Yearning
  Oona is struggling with life. Then she meets Maria, who turns her world upside down.
9. 22:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
10. 22:30
  The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
11. 23:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Ethical Filing
  2/4Bridget Christie takes her activism to a whole new level. Well, sort of.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Dom Joly 2/3
  Paul Garner chats again to Dom Joly.
13. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Will George and Beverly's faked deaths reunite their family?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 1, Unrivalled
  3/5Edna's parallel London life sees a trip to the theatre, or is that untheatre?
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Lorna Luft
  4/4Tom Morton talks to Lorna Luft about life with her mother Judy Garland.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Blanched Soldier
  3/6The sleuth hunts for a soldier not seen since the Boer War.
4. 01:30
  Who's the Pest?—Eat
  2/3Erica McAlister asks if we should be eating more insects.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—8. Troubling News
  8/15As Jane tries to suppress her feelings for Rochester, troubling news comes from her family
6. 02:15
  In Pursuit of the Ridiculous—Rare Orchids
  3/5Matthew Oates discovers some spectacular hybrid orchids with very rare parents.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 3
  3/5After posing for pictures - with guns - Bonnie and Clyde are wanted dead or alive.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 3
  3/5As a young solider in Crete, Patrick devises the plan that was to turn him into a war hero
9. 03:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
10. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  1/6Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
12. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world?
13. 05:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.

Thursday 26 October 2017