BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 27 October 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 1, Unfamiliar
  4/5Genuinely faceless bureaucrats threaten to run London, as Edna's mum arrives.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Bill Hamilton
  Professor Richard Dawkins discusses the evolutionary theorist Bill Hamilton.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Copper Beeches
  4/6The detective probes the strange duties required of a new governess.
4. 01:30
  Who's the Pest?—Insect Technology
  3/3Erica McAlister explores how insect technology can solve human design problems.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—9. An Encounter
  9/15An encounter in an orchard on Midsummer's Eve has implications for Jane's happiness.
6. 02:15
  In Pursuit of the Ridiculous—Slugs and Snails
  4/5Biologist Mary Seddon explains why she finds the study of molluscs so compelling.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 4
  4/5Bonnie is recovering after the car accident, and the law is closing in on the Barrow Gang.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 4
  4/5Love flourishes in Cairo and Patrick retreats to a monastery to write his first book.
9. 03:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—1. Nikos
  1/2Zorba the Greek begins to teach a young writer about the real meaning of life.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 21, Heat 4
  Edward Seckerson hosts the general knowledge music quiz.
11. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk feels surrounded by incompetents, so bumbles towards proving his theory.
12. 05:00
  A Certain Age—Series 1, The Daughter
  3/6Judy finds herself re-examining her life and relationship with her father.
13. 05:30
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—2. Mutatis Mutandis
  2/4Lemn looks at the children at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Noble Bachelor
  5/6The detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a new bride.
2. 06:30
  Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature
  Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day.
3. 07:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party
  6/6Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.
4. 07:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #139 - Help! The Aged!
  4/4Richard Wilson stars as the private eyes investigate a sinister-looking retirement home.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/14The Curse of the Flying Wombat climaxes - or does it?
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner
  12/13Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
8. 09:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Thomas judges a baby show and risks offending his Aussie neighbours.
9. 10:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—2. Good Advice?
  2/2Will Zorba's advice for life lead to tragedy when Nikos meets with the young widow?
10. 11:00
  Katherine Mansfield - Sun and Moon
  The young offspring of a wealthy family witness the transformation of their house.
11. 11:15
  Tommies—Tommies - Series 5, 11 November 1916
  1/5Doctor Celestine de Tullio has gone from doctoring to fighting in Serbia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/14The Curse of the Flying Wombat climaxes - or does it?
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner
  12/13Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Noble Bachelor
  5/6The detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a new bride.
4. 13:30
  Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature
  Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day.
5. 14:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—10. A Shocking Revelation
  10/15A shocking revelation threatens Jane's dreams of happiness with Mr Rochester.
6. 14:15
  In Pursuit of the Ridiculous—The Purple Emperor
  5/5Matthew Oates meets a man for whom the purple emperor butterfly is a lifetime obsession.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 5
  5/5Bonnie and Clyde know that time is running out and commit increasingly desperate crimes.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 5
  5/5Fascinating insight into the creative journey that culminated in A Time of Gifts.
9. 15:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—2. Good Advice?
  2/2Will Zorba's advice for life lead to tragedy when Nikos meets with the young widow?
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
11. 16:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Thomas judges a baby show and risks offending his Aussie neighbours.
12. 17:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party
  6/6Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.
13. 17:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #139 - Help! The Aged!
  4/4Richard Wilson stars as the private eyes investigate a sinister-looking retirement home.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 1, Unravelled
  5/5London gets stranger and stranger for Edna, Tankerton and both the Carlos.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Mr Blue Sky
  An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/14The Curse of the Flying Wombat climaxes - or does it?
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Examiner
  12/13Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Noble Bachelor
  5/6The detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a new bride.
6. 20:30
  Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature
  Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day.
7. 21:00
  Katherine Mansfield - Sun and Moon
  The young offspring of a wealthy family witness the transformation of their house.
8. 21:15
  Tommies—Tommies - Series 5, 11 November 1916
  1/5Doctor Celestine de Tullio has gone from doctoring to fighting in Serbia.
9. 22:00
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #139 - Help! The Aged!
  4/4Richard Wilson stars as the private eyes investigate a sinister-looking retirement home.
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Recovery All Made Miserable
  3/6Poorly Pip faces rural poverty and a mystery nurse. Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jonny & the Baptists 1/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Jonny and Paddy aka musical comedy duo Jonny & the Baptists.
12. 23:00
  Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe get involved in the race for London Mayor.
13. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Jo Brand Interviews Barry Cryer
  1/6The feisty comedienne and veteran comic in the tag talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 1, Unravelled
  5/5London gets stranger and stranger for Edna, Tankerton and both the Carlos.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Mr Blue Sky
  An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, The Noble Bachelor
  5/6The detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a new bride.
4. 01:30
  Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature
  Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—10. A Shocking Revelation
  10/15A shocking revelation threatens Jane's dreams of happiness with Mr Rochester.
6. 02:15
  In Pursuit of the Ridiculous—The Purple Emperor
  5/5Matthew Oates meets a man for whom the purple emperor butterfly is a lifetime obsession.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 5
  5/5Bonnie and Clyde know that time is running out and commit increasingly desperate crimes.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 5
  5/5Fascinating insight into the creative journey that culminated in A Time of Gifts.
9. 03:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—2. Good Advice?
  2/2Will Zorba's advice for life lead to tragedy when Nikos meets with the young widow?
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
11. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Thomas judges a baby show and risks offending his Aussie neighbours.
12. 05:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party
  6/6Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.
13. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #139 - Help! The Aged!
  4/4Richard Wilson stars as the private eyes investigate a sinister-looking retirement home.

Saturday 28 October 2017