BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 25 January 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Thirteen Hallows, Episode 2
  2/4Will the mysterious Mr Merriman help Professor Dunning and Harry Crow solve the mystery?
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Thora Hird
  Thora Hird shares the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 2
  2/14Marta brings Grant some pictures and he becomes fascinated by a portrait of Richard III.
4. 01:30
  The Human Zoo
  Human behaviour expert Desmond Morris discusses his groundbreaking sequel to The Naked Ape
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Girls of Slender Means, It's Just a Girls' Hostel
  3/5Would-be anarchist Nicolas becomes more and more intoxicated by the girls of slender means
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Snake Pit
  Psychoses, neuroses and their manifestation in popular culture.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Babycakes, Episode 3
  3/5Michael is in England after swapping his apartment with Simon.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Stannard - Muriel Spark: The Biography, Episode 3
  3/5Spark's literary voice is discovered when she wins an Observer competition in 1951.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Affair
  8/10Back in Cambridge, a scandal threatens the reputation of Lewis Eliot's old college.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 16, Dorothy Parker
  4/6James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test.
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Rick's Quarrel
  2/6A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle with her grown-up children.
13. 05:30
  Angstrom—Series 1, The Two Faces of Benny from ABBA
  2/4Angstrom and Mina try to find out who tried to frame him for the death of Birgid Lundstrom
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 3
  3/14Inspector Alan Grant pursues his new-found interest in Richard III.
2. 06:30
  The Playlist Series—Robert Burns's iPod
  David Owen Norris hears songs the Scottish bard might have carried around with him.
3. 07:00
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.
5. 08:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano
  4/27Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6With Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, Graeme Garden and Lloyd Langford. David Mitchell hosts.
8. 09:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries
  6/6Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 11:00
  Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham—Series 4, The Promise
  4/5After several lovers and marriages, Lady Vermont marries a man much younger than herself.
11. 11:15
  Ae Fond Kiss: The Love Letters of Robert Burns and Clarinda
  A passionate yet doomed romance between Edinburgh socialite Agnes McLehose and the poet.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano
  4/27Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo
3. 13:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 3
  3/14Inspector Alan Grant pursues his new-found interest in Richard III.
4. 13:30
  The Playlist Series—Robert Burns's iPod
  David Owen Norris hears songs the Scottish bard might have carried around with him.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Girls of Slender Means, Let Them Enjoy Themselves while They're Young
  4/5Greggie's stories of unexploded bombs in the club's garden prove to hold some truth.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Sane in Insane Places
  Exploring the popularity of lobotomies during the middle of the 20th century.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Babycakes, Episode 4
  4/5Michael is in England in pursuit of Mona. Mary Ann is trying to get pregnant.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Stannard - Muriel Spark: The Biography, Episode 4
  4/5The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie earns Spark critical and commercial success.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6With Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, Graeme Garden and Lloyd Langford. David Mitchell hosts.
11. 16:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries
  6/6Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.
12. 17:00
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Scarifyers—The Thirteen Hallows, Episode 3
  3/4Professor Dunning embarks on an Athurian adventure, while Harry Crow has to go on the run.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Mary Carpenter
  Camila Batmanghelidjh discusses the life of her Victorian equivalent, Mary Carpenter.
3. 19:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano
  4/27Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo
5. 20:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 3
  3/14Inspector Alan Grant pursues his new-found interest in Richard III.
6. 20:30
  The Playlist Series—Robert Burns's iPod
  David Owen Norris hears songs the Scottish bard might have carried around with him.
7. 21:00
  Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham—Series 4, The Promise
  4/5After several lovers and marriages, Lady Vermont marries a man much younger than herself.
8. 21:15
  Ae Fond Kiss: The Love Letters of Robert Burns and Clarinda
  A passionate yet doomed romance between Edinburgh socialite Agnes McLehose and the poet.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.
10. 22:30
  Sketchorama—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Thom Tuck presents sketch groups McNeill & Pamphilon, Barbershopera and Wittank.
11. 23:00
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 3. Fundraiser
  3/6A school fundraiser proves unusually challenging for the three couples.
12. 23:30
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—From the Man Who Mistook his Bike for Olives
  3/5Armando turns his attention to dictators.
13. 23:45
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 3
  3/5Will father's lecture on sex dampen our hero's ardour?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Thirteen Hallows, Episode 3
  3/4Professor Dunning embarks on an Athurian adventure, while Harry Crow has to go on the run.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Mary Carpenter
  Camila Batmanghelidjh discusses the life of her Victorian equivalent, Mary Carpenter.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 3
  3/14Inspector Alan Grant pursues his new-found interest in Richard III.
4. 01:30
  The Playlist Series—Robert Burns's iPod
  David Owen Norris hears songs the Scottish bard might have carried around with him.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Girls of Slender Means, Let Them Enjoy Themselves while They're Young
  4/5Greggie's stories of unexploded bombs in the club's garden prove to hold some truth.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Sane in Insane Places
  Exploring the popularity of lobotomies during the middle of the 20th century.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Babycakes, Episode 4
  4/5Michael is in England in pursuit of Mona. Mary Ann is trying to get pregnant.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Stannard - Muriel Spark: The Biography, Episode 4
  4/5The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie earns Spark critical and commercial success.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6With Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, Graeme Garden and Lloyd Langford. David Mitchell hosts.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries
  6/6Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.

Friday 26 January 2018