BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 April 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Unusual Soiree
  1/13When poet Gabriel Syme meets Lucien Gregory, he's introduced to a secret society.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Michael Berkeley and Kerry Shale
  Michael Berkeley and Kerry Shale are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.(R)
3. 01:00
  An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh
  Convinced she'll be murdered, stage artiste Beauffie Buckingham wants to make her will.
4. 01:30
  Knutas on Britain
  Pipe organs, spas and hound trailing - reflections on Brits by a Finnish tango-expert.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 1
  1/10A civil servant is sent to an exhibition in Brussels to oversee a replica British pub.
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
  1/20Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
7. 02:30
  Laurence Sterne - Tristram Shandy—What's in a Name?
  6/10Having recovered from the incident with Tristram's nose, his father is dealt another blow.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Morrison - The Love and Wars of Lina Prokofiev, Music and Romance
  1/5Simon Morrison's moving biography of Russian composer Serge Prokofiev's remarkable wife.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Letter Killeth
  6/6As events devastate Sue, Jude Fawley's life continues to unravel.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 3
  3/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Kevin Eldon and Julian Clary.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 9, Crossed Lines
  6/8An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day.
12. 05:00
  Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover
  3/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 1. Waking Up to Nessun Dorma
  1/4The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regent's Canal.
2. 06:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
3. 07:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
4. 07:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Coming Clean
  4/6Julie is having a tough time with her new bloke, and Danno has a shameful secret to share.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/09/1975
  Doddy and friends look at the good things in life as only they can.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—That's My Baby
  A lovestruck civil servant is fast-tracked into fatherhood.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 1
  1/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4The problem with long space voyages complete with troubleshooting tips.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Bed-Sitting Room
  Spike Milligan and John Antrobus's post-apocalyptic, surrealist, comic tale.
10. 11:00
  Rebecca F John - Clown's Shoes—The Glove Maker's Numbers 1/2
  2/5Christina is in a sanatorium, convinced that the Devil paid a visit after her brother died
11. 11:15
  Mattie: The New Look by Juliet Ace—2. Beeny's Camiknickers
  Mattie learns about faggots and learns the perils of flirting.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/09/1975
  Doddy and friends look at the good things in life as only they can.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—That's My Baby
  A lovestruck civil servant is fast-tracked into fatherhood.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 1. Waking Up to Nessun Dorma
  1/4The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regent's Canal.
4. 13:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 2
  2/10Arriving in Brussels, Thomas is greeted by the lovely Expo 58 hostess Anneke.
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience
  2/20Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time.
7. 14:30
  Laurence Sterne - Tristram Shandy—Another Misfortune
  7/10Yet another misfortune befalls the boy Tristram as his father receives awful news.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Morrison - The Love and Wars of Lina Prokofiev, European Adventures
  2/5Simon Morrison's moving biography of Russian composer Serge Prokofiev's remarkable wife.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Bed-Sitting Room
  Spike Milligan and John Antrobus's post-apocalyptic, surrealist, comic tale.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of guests know their nearest and dearest.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick.
12. 17:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
13. 17:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Coming Clean
  4/6Julie is having a tough time with her new bloke, and Danno has a shameful secret to share.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Anarchists' Council
  2/13In an underground HQ, Syme witnesses Lucien Gregory addressing the Anarchist Council.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans
  5/6Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/09/1975
  Doddy and friends look at the good things in life as only they can.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—That's My Baby
  A lovestruck civil servant is fast-tracked into fatherhood.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 1. Waking Up to Nessun Dorma
  1/4The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regent's Canal.
6. 20:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
7. 21:00
  Rebecca F John - Clown's Shoes—The Glove Maker's Numbers 1/2
  2/5Christina is in a sanatorium, convinced that the Devil paid a visit after her brother died
8. 21:15
  Mattie: The New Look by Juliet Ace—2. Beeny's Camiknickers
  Mattie learns about faggots and learns the perils of flirting.
9. 22:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Coming Clean
  4/6Julie is having a tough time with her new bloke, and Danno has a shameful secret to share.
10. 22:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Second
  2/6Arthur and Ford have escaped Earth's demise only to be cornered by Vogons and their poetry
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—James Acaster 1/2
  Laura Lexx is joined by James Acaster.
12. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sam assumes leadership of the quest and Lord Darkness fakes a win.
13. 23:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Making it up as they go along, Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Anarchists' Council
  2/13In an underground HQ, Syme witnesses Lucien Gregory addressing the Anarchist Council.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans
  5/6Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 1. Waking Up to Nessun Dorma
  1/4The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regent's Canal.
4. 01:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 2
  2/10Arriving in Brussels, Thomas is greeted by the lovely Expo 58 hostess Anneke.
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience
  2/20Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time.
7. 02:30
  Laurence Sterne - Tristram Shandy—Another Misfortune
  7/10Yet another misfortune befalls the boy Tristram as his father receives awful news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Morrison - The Love and Wars of Lina Prokofiev, European Adventures
  2/5Simon Morrison's moving biography of Russian composer Serge Prokofiev's remarkable wife.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Bed-Sitting Room
  Spike Milligan and John Antrobus's post-apocalyptic, surrealist, comic tale.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of guests know their nearest and dearest.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick.
12. 05:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
13. 05:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Coming Clean
  4/6Julie is having a tough time with her new bloke, and Danno has a shameful secret to share.

Wednesday 18 April 2018