BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 21 November 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—1. Fields of Thunder
  1/5When Australia is rocked by another earthquake, seismologist Sam investigates.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—25/01/2005
  Jo Brand and David Quantick talk to Sue Macgregor about their favourite paperbacks.
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 6
  6/15Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building a shelter.
4. 01:30
  Rembrandt Today
  Why was the Dutch Master painter so fascinated with self-portraits?
5. 02:00
  Marilynne Robinson - Gilead—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Towards the end of his life, Rev John Ames writes a letter to his young son.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—Plumbing the Depths
  16/30The science of astrophysics began 300 years ago but rocketed in Victorian times.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 1
  1/10A playwright goes to London for the last week of her hit play and meets an ill-fated fan.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Count, Episode 1
  1/5Biography of Alexandre Dumas's father, the inspiration behind the French author's novels.
9. 03:00
  Ernest Hemingway - For Whom the Bell Tolls—1. Enemy
  1/2A young American prepares to blow up a bridge during the Spanish Civil War.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 5
  5/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fred MacAulay and Stephen K Amos.
11. 04:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 1
  1/6Culture, class and geography clash as the East End meets Cheshire.
12. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are joined by Jan Ravens and Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
2. 06:30
  The Brontes' Piano
  Catherine Bott explores the Bronte sisters' musical world through their restored piano
3. 07:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 20/10/1963
  Down Your Way is in the village of Knotty Ash, and Doddy croons a ditty.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something of Value
  Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 3
  3/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis recap the week with guests Darren Harriot and Sophie Willan.
8. 09:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience
  3/4The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.
9. 10:00
  Ernest Hemingway - For Whom the Bell Tolls—2. Action
  2/2As a guerrilla prepares to blow up a bridge, he fears the enemy is aware of the offensive.
10. 11:00
  Miranda July - No One Belongs Here More Than You—Birthmark
  2/5Two thousand dollars for the removal of a beautiful woman's birthmark.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Nicola Baldwin - Tony and Rose
  Can architect Tony McGill come to terms with his widowed mother's dementia?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 20/10/1963
  Down Your Way is in the village of Knotty Ash, and Doddy croons a ditty.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something of Value
  Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning.
3. 13:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
4. 13:30
  The Brontes' Piano
  Catherine Bott explores the Bronte sisters' musical world through their restored piano
5. 14:00
  Marilynne Robinson - Gilead—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Reverend John Ames' quiet life is disturbed by the reappearance of a figure from his past.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Milky Way
  17/30Heather considers the struggle to build our knowledge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 2
  2/10The clues to a murder lead a police inspector to an old acquaintance.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Count, Episode 2
  2/5An opulent lifestyle is surrendered when a young gallant enlists in the French Army.
9. 15:00
  Ernest Hemingway - For Whom the Bell Tolls—2. Action
  2/2As a guerrilla prepares to blow up a bridge, he fears the enemy is aware of the offensive.
10. 16:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes.
11. 16:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience
  3/4The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.
12. 17:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
13. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—2. Silent Roar
  2/5The Colonel persuades Sam and Joshua to help him with his deadly infrasound project.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Inman
  The actor recalls his love of pantomime plus backstage tales of TV's Are You Being Served?
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 20/10/1963
  Down Your Way is in the village of Knotty Ash, and Doddy croons a ditty.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something of Value
  Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning.
5. 20:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
6. 20:30
  The Brontes' Piano
  Catherine Bott explores the Bronte sisters' musical world through their restored piano
7. 21:00
  Miranda July - No One Belongs Here More Than You—Birthmark
  2/5Two thousand dollars for the removal of a beautiful woman's birthmark.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Nicola Baldwin - Tony and Rose
  Can architect Tony McGill come to terms with his widowed mother's dementia?
9. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
10. 22:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Literary Festival
  5/6Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary gathering.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jo Bunting 2/3
  Paul Garner is joined by Have I Got News For You producer Jo Bunting.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 4, Reunion
  5/6Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together.
13. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, When Was the Last Time You Saw Your Godfather?
  5/6Ben is set to be a godfather, but Mary is not happy about it at all.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—2. Silent Roar
  2/5The Colonel persuades Sam and Joshua to help him with his deadly infrasound project.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Inman
  The actor recalls his love of pantomime plus backstage tales of TV's Are You Being Served?
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
4. 01:30
  The Brontes' Piano
  Catherine Bott explores the Bronte sisters' musical world through their restored piano
5. 02:00
  Marilynne Robinson - Gilead—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Reverend John Ames' quiet life is disturbed by the reappearance of a figure from his past.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Milky Way
  17/30Heather considers the struggle to build our knowledge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 2
  2/10The clues to a murder lead a police inspector to an old acquaintance.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Count, Episode 2
  2/5An opulent lifestyle is surrendered when a young gallant enlists in the French Army.
9. 03:00
  Ernest Hemingway - For Whom the Bell Tolls—2. Action
  2/2As a guerrilla prepares to blow up a bridge, he fears the enemy is aware of the offensive.
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes.
11. 04:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience
  3/4The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.
12. 05:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
13. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.

Wednesday 22 November 2017