BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 25 November 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—5. Can You Hear That
  5/5Conclusion of Simon Bovey's sci-fi thriller, with Matthew Dyktynski. From 2006.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou)
  Personal stories of the 1960s Japanese hit song Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou).
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 10
  10/15The English fugitive is pursued by his sinister nemesis who employs a clever strategy.
4. 01:30
  The King of Light Music
  Alasdair Molloy on the composer of the Desert Island Discs theme, Eric Coates.
5. 02:00
  Marilynne Robinson - Gilead—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Reverend Ames strives to put things right between him and Jack Boughton.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—How the Universe Began
  20/30The Big Bang theory of how the universe began and what its opponents think.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 5
  5/10Penrose is baffled and worried. Could Josephine be the next victim?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Count, Episode 5
  5/5Relief after the rigours of Egypt turns to disillusion on reaching the Neapolitan coast.
9. 03:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, John, by the Grace of God
  3/3Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Frank Skinner and guests David Mitchell and Steve Hall ponder history's funniest moments.
11. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6
  6/6Will Jane refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's dreams come true?
12. 05:00
  Safety Catch—Series 2, There Will Be Paint
  4/4Simon and his arms-selling colleagues go paintballing to better understand the art of war.
13. 05:30
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
  19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
2. 07:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Through Hell and High Water
  5/6How F1 champion Niki Lauda survived a crash to race again only six weeks later.
3. 08:00
  An Hour With...—Henry Blofeld
  Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld talks about his life and career.
4. 09:00
  People Talking
  From plucky Cockneys to The Listening Project Fi Glover finds ordinary voices on the radio
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  A Very Private Man—Episode 1
  1/6David and Helen swap Croydon for Yorkshire's countryside. But obstacles are ahead.
2. 12:30
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
3. 13:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 10
  Shonagon is summoned to meet the new Empress.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Johnny Ball
  Johnny Ball chooses Goodman's 'Sing Sing Sing' and the title track to 'Guys and Dolls'.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Tony Benn
  Former cabinet minister, politician and campaigner Tony Benn discusses his life and career
6. 15:00
  An Hour With...—Henry Blofeld
  Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld talks about his life and career.
7. 16:00
  Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
  19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
8. 17:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Through Hell and High Water
  5/6How F1 champion Niki Lauda survived a crash to race again only six weeks later.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Homesick
  Jeff's mundane life changes when he is struck by a bolt from the blue.
2. 18:45
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—5. You Have to Laugh
  5/5A decorator's prank turns out to be not so funny after all.
3. 19:00
  People Talking
  From plucky Cockneys to The Listening Project Fi Glover finds ordinary voices on the radio
4. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Hero Worship
  3/6Satan is introduced to a miserable Leonardo Da Vinci.
5. 22:30
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, The Crank
  3/5Isy recounts the tale of the Crank who helped her study Welsh.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Adam Riches and John Kearns 2/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Adam Riches and John Kearns.
7. 23:00
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The Archers and The Waltons with a twist, and the Minx Twins tackle feminism.
8. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The freethinking funny man chooses who to bail or charge - bankers or mortgage payers?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Homesick
  Jeff's mundane life changes when he is struck by a bolt from the blue.
2. 00:45
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—5. You Have to Laugh
  5/5A decorator's prank turns out to be not so funny after all.
3. 01:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 10
  Shonagon is summoned to meet the new Empress.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Johnny Ball
  Johnny Ball chooses Goodman's 'Sing Sing Sing' and the title track to 'Guys and Dolls'.
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Tony Benn
  Former cabinet minister, politician and campaigner Tony Benn discusses his life and career
6. 03:00
  An Hour With...—Henry Blofeld
  Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld talks about his life and career.
7. 04:00
  Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
  19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
8. 05:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Through Hell and High Water
  5/6How F1 champion Niki Lauda survived a crash to race again only six weeks later.

Sunday 26 November 2017