BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 18 November 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 10. Earthfall
  10/10The crew locate an earth-like planet, but the Angels are not beaten yet.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Nimrod
  Composer and conductor Paul Spicer explores the impact of Edward Elgar's Nimrod.
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
4. 01:30
  The Strange Death of the Establishment
  The riches to rags tale of Peter Cook's soho club, The Establishment.
5. 02:00
  Pat Barker - Regeneration—Episode 10
  Dr Rivers witnesses brutality in the war hospital as Siegfried Sassoon faces his future.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Celestial Police
  15/30Heather Couper looks at the work of the planet hunter Johann Bode, tracking down asteroids
7. 02:30
  The Kiss—Jacob Lennon
  Everyone at school is in love with Jacob Lennon, but what is it like to kiss him?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Looking for Mrs Livingstone, Episode 5
  5/5The author reaches Mary's final resting place - a grave on the banks of the Zambezi River.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice, Episode 3
  3/3Elizabeth has misjudged Wickham's character. Can she hope to ever see Mr Darcy again?
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Frank Skinner and guests explore funny, odd and interesting moments in history.
11. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5
  5/6As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests.
12. 05:00
  Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing
  3/4Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms?
13. 05:30
  Dot—Series 1, The Astonishing Adventures of Agent Whiff-Whaff
  1/4Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff is making Dot and the gals from personnel squiffy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
2. 07:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Twelve Yards From The Premiership
  4/6High drama from the 1998 Division One play-off between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland.
3. 07:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber
  Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?
4. 08:00
  An Hour With Johnners
  Cricket commentator Brian Johnston's 1993 one-man show at London's Richmond Theatre.
5. 09:00
  Philip Pullman - His Dark Materials—The Amber Spyglass
  3/3Will must find Lyra so that together they can protect the future.
6. 11:30
  Five Meet to Make Up Myths
  Gyles Brandreth explores the creative connections between five Victorian authors.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Star Parade
  The King of Knotty Ash aims his tickling stick at holidays and DIY. From July 1963.
2. 12:30
  The Cavity Within—Episode 2
  2/4Marty settles into the newly privatised dental practice, but where are all the patients?
3. 13:00
  D for Dexter (Omnibus)—Series 4
  Skye's Mum is drinking again, so she never knows what state she will find her in.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Nitin Sawhney
  Musician Nitin Sawhney chooses 'So What' and 'Mustt Mustt'.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Maya Angelou
  Writer and campaigner Maya Angelou tells Dr Anthony Clare about her influences.
6. 15:00
  An Hour With Johnners
  Cricket commentator Brian Johnston's 1993 one-man show at London's Richmond Theatre.
7. 16:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
8. 17:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Twelve Yards From The Premiership
  4/6High drama from the 1998 Division One play-off between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland.
9. 17:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber
  Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Miranda Emmerson - Iz
  It's 2091. Lee breaks out of his virtual world to find his lover, Iz. By Miranda Emmerson.
2. 18:45
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—4. The Paradise Garden
  4/5Joan keeps on plundering exotic plants despite the warnings of a strange voice.
3. 19:00
  Philip Pullman - His Dark Materials—The Amber Spyglass
  3/3Will must find Lyra so that together they can protect the future.
4. 21:30
  Five Meet to Make Up Myths
  Gyles Brandreth explores the creative connections between five Victorian authors.
5. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Corruption
  2/6Satan tries convincing the professor that everyone's corruptible, even his wife.
6. 22:30
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Rosa and Matthew
  2/5Isy Suttie recounts funny and moving love stories, much of which are told through song.
7. 23:00
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.
8. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Should 4x4s be made of perspex and Ofsted inspectors expected to teach?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Miranda Emmerson - Iz
  It's 2091. Lee breaks out of his virtual world to find his lover, Iz. By Miranda Emmerson.
2. 00:45
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—4. The Paradise Garden
  4/5Joan keeps on plundering exotic plants despite the warnings of a strange voice.
3. 01:00
  D for Dexter (Omnibus)—Series 4
  Skye's Mum is drinking again, so she never knows what state she will find her in.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Nitin Sawhney
  Musician Nitin Sawhney chooses 'So What' and 'Mustt Mustt'.
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Maya Angelou
  Writer and campaigner Maya Angelou tells Dr Anthony Clare about her influences.
6. 03:00
  An Hour With Johnners
  Cricket commentator Brian Johnston's 1993 one-man show at London's Richmond Theatre.
7. 04:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
8. 05:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Twelve Yards From The Premiership
  4/6High drama from the 1998 Division One play-off between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland.
9. 05:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber
  Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?

Sunday 19 November 2017