BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 April 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
2. 06:30
  Balalaika Born Again
  The new expanding sound world of Russian virtuoso balalaika player, Alexey Arhipovskiy.
3. 07:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
  5/6If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
4. 07:30
  Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Multicultural sketch show hosted by broadcaster and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, 50th Show - Mr Murray's Houseboat
  8/20The commander entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer with his new purchase, but disaster is not far away
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13Big Ben is missing so Kenneth Horne gets spying and Julian and Sandy open a bona boutique.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 17, Jerome K Jerome
  4/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss.
8. 09:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
  3/4Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
10. 11:00
  Grounded—Are You Listening? by Laura Beatty
  2/3A tale from Northumberland exploring our link with the land beneath our feet.
11. 11:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, 50th Show - Mr Murray's Houseboat
  8/20The commander entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer with his new purchase, but disaster is not far away
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13Big Ben is missing so Kenneth Horne gets spying and Julian and Sandy open a bona boutique.
3. 13:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
4. 13:30
  Balalaika Born Again
  The new expanding sound world of Russian virtuoso balalaika player, Alexey Arhipovskiy.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 8
  8/10Having discovered a corn plaster in his bed at home Thomas questions Sylvia's faithfulness
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—8. City Life, Urban Strife
  8/20Neil MacGregor explores life in Shakespeare's London through an apprentice's woollen cap.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 3
  3/5Adrienne learns that Mal has been making plans for life without her.
8. 14:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 3
  3/5Frank continues to fake his way around the States. But how long before he is found out?
9. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
  3/4Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 17, Jerome K Jerome
  4/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss.
11. 16:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.
12. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
  5/6If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
13. 17:30
  Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Multicultural sketch show hosted by broadcaster and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Duel
  8/13The three men go to France, where Gabriel Syme challenges the Marquis to deadly combat.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Ayckbourn
  Playwright Alan Ayckbourn talks about music that makes him emotional.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, 50th Show - Mr Murray's Houseboat
  8/20The commander entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer with his new purchase, but disaster is not far away
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13Big Ben is missing so Kenneth Horne gets spying and Julian and Sandy open a bona boutique.
5. 20:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
6. 20:30
  Balalaika Born Again
  The new expanding sound world of Russian virtuoso balalaika player, Alexey Arhipovskiy.
7. 21:00
  Grounded—Are You Listening? by Laura Beatty
  2/3A tale from Northumberland exploring our link with the land beneath our feet.
8. 21:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
9. 22:00
  Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Multicultural sketch show hosted by broadcaster and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.
10. 22:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Tenth
  4/6Arthur discovers his unique contribution to the history of Brontitall.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Robin Ince 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jake Yapp talks to Robin Ince.
12. 23:00
  As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 6
  6/6In the crosshairs of satire this time are hysterical media and busty starlets.
13. 23:30
  The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Adventure-Bakers make a time-strudel and travel through history.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Duel
  8/13The three men go to France, where Gabriel Syme challenges the Marquis to deadly combat.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Ayckbourn
  Playwright Alan Ayckbourn talks about music that makes him emotional.
3. 01:00
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
4. 01:30
  Balalaika Born Again
  The new expanding sound world of Russian virtuoso balalaika player, Alexey Arhipovskiy.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 8
  8/10Having discovered a corn plaster in his bed at home Thomas questions Sylvia's faithfulness
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—8. City Life, Urban Strife
  8/20Neil MacGregor explores life in Shakespeare's London through an apprentice's woollen cap.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 3
  3/5Adrienne learns that Mal has been making plans for life without her.
8. 02:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 3
  3/5Frank continues to fake his way around the States. But how long before he is found out?
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
  3/4Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 17, Jerome K Jerome
  4/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
  5/6If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
13. 05:30
  Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Multicultural sketch show hosted by broadcaster and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.

Thursday 26 April 2018