BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 24 April 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—Unaccountable Conduct of Professor de Worms
  6/13Syme is chased through the London snow from Soho to St Paul's by the mysterious professor.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Andrew Graham-Dixon and Tim Bentinck
  Andrew Graham-Dixon and Tim Bentinck are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.(R)
3. 01:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
  1/5The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
4. 01:30
  The Taking Part
  Tim Franks measures the impact of taking part in one memorable Olympic event in 1972.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 6
  6/10Thomas is bundled into a car and whisked away to an unknown location.
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
  6/20What Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 1
  1/5Following a serious misdiagnosis, Adrienne must confront some unexpected issues.
8. 02:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 1
  1/5Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr recalls his early life and first-ever scam.
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 1
  1/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Tony Hawks
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 9, Financial Times
  7/8Who'd be a crime reporter?
12. 05:00
  Millport—Series 3, The Siege
  4/6The island's neighbours are furious that the town has its own independent public house.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 3
  3/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
2. 06:30
  Grasshead Racers
  Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
  1/6Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
4. 07:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
  5/6Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 14/09/1975
  Shocks, suggestions, banjos and sackings are tickling Doddy.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
  The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 2
  2/8Extended 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 2
  2/4A funny but factually accurate look at humanity's enduring obsession with UFOs.
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 11:00
  Grounded—The Silt Path, by Togara Muzanenhamo
  1/3Togara Muzanenhamo's short story is set on a farm in Zimbabwe where he grew up.
11. 11:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—Tristan and Iselda, by Colin Haydn Evans
  1/3Travellers tell tales to dispel the shadows. But in the woods, something is listening.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 14/09/1975
  Shocks, suggestions, banjos and sackings are tickling Doddy.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
  The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
3. 13:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
4. 13:30
  Grasshead Racers
  Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 7
  7/10The thought of doing his bit for Queen and country makes Thomas feel like a hero.
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
  7/20A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 2
  2/5Fellow teacher Louise tries to come to terms with Adrienne's good news.
8. 14:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
  2/5Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
9. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
11. 16:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799
  1/6Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.
12. 17:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
  1/6Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
13. 17:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
  5/6Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Man in Spectacles
  7/13With new-found ally the professor, Gabriel rests up before they confront Doctor Bull.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow
  6/6Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 14/09/1975
  Shocks, suggestions, banjos and sackings are tickling Doddy.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
  The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
5. 20:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
6. 20:30
  Grasshead Racers
  Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
7. 21:00
  Grounded—The Silt Path, by Togara Muzanenhamo
  1/3Togara Muzanenhamo's short story is set on a farm in Zimbabwe where he grew up.
8. 21:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—Tristan and Iselda, by Colin Haydn Evans
  1/3Travellers tell tales to dispel the shadows. But in the woods, something is listening.
9. 22:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
  5/6Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
10. 22:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
  3/6The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
11. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Lord Darkness loses a teapot - and a high priest.
12. 23:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches suggested by the audience.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Man in Spectacles
  7/13With new-found ally the professor, Gabriel rests up before they confront Doctor Bull.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow
  6/6Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.
3. 01:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
4. 01:30
  Grasshead Racers
  Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 7
  7/10The thought of doing his bit for Queen and country makes Thomas feel like a hero.
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
  7/20A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 2
  2/5Fellow teacher Louise tries to come to terms with Adrienne's good news.
8. 02:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
  2/5Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
11. 04:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799
  1/6Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
  1/6Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
13. 05:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
  5/6Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.

Wednesday 25 April 2018