BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 10 May 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy
  3/5Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam
  David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 3. Struggles
  3/6As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job.
4. 01:30
  Conversation Piece - Dame Freya Stark
  Travel writer and explorer Dame Freya Stark talks to Sue MacGregor.
5. 02:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 8
  8/15After the horrific revelation, Richard learns more about Bunny's growing significance.
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—18. London Becomes Rome
  18/20Neil MacGregor surveys the triumphal arches created for James I's entry into London.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 3
  3/10Annie begins work on Harriet's portrait, but young Sybil is acting strangely.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, My Father
  3/5The comic actor and travel writer reflects on his relationship with his ailing dad.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 2
  2/2Viviette and Swithin have secretly married but chance and convention conspire against them
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 17, Virginia Woolf
  6/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb.
11. 04:30
  The 27-Year Itch—All Play and No Work Makes Jill an Unemployment Statistic
  Dorothy wants a job, but what about Edward's dinner?
12. 05:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Considering the Lillies of the Field
  1/6In Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico must raise the cash for a papal tribute.
13. 05:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, How It All Began
  1/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next?
  4/6Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target?
2. 06:30
  The Parrot Sketch
  Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them
3. 07:00
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, The Anniversary Waltz
  4/4Bickering deli owners Shirley and Max have a simultaneous life-changing moment.
4. 07:30
  Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing
  2/6Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.
5. 08:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin
  3/10The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Red Fort
  7/26Neddie earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.
7. 09:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
8. 09:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard, besides his VAT returns?
9. 10:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years
  1/2A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.
10. 11:00
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah
  4/5Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Jaden Clark - I O U
  Bailiff Jack loses something unexpected when he collects on shoplifter Chrissie: his heart
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin
  3/10The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Red Fort
  7/26Neddie earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.
3. 13:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next?
  4/6Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target?
4. 13:30
  The Parrot Sketch
  Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them
5. 14:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9
  9/15Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny.
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—19. The Theatres of Cruelty
  19/20A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 4
  4/10A New Year party goes horribly wrong - and young Sybil gets the blame.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, Saturday Night Live
  4/5The comic actor shares his surreal experience of guest hosting a big American TV show.
9. 15:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years
  1/2A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.
10. 16:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
11. 16:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard, besides his VAT returns?
12. 17:00
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, The Anniversary Waltz
  4/4Bickering deli owners Shirley and Max have a simultaneous life-changing moment.
13. 17:30
  Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing
  2/6Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 4. Reliving
  4/5Commander Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls nearer.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Mary Stott
  Katharine Whitehorn chooses journalist and campaigner Mary Stott.
3. 19:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin
  3/10The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Red Fort
  7/26Neddie earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.
5. 20:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next?
  4/6Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target?
6. 20:30
  The Parrot Sketch
  Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them
7. 21:00
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah
  4/5Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Jaden Clark - I O U
  Bailiff Jack loses something unexpected when he collects on shoplifter Chrissie: his heart
9. 22:00
  Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing
  2/6Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.
10. 22:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Adelaide
  2/4Weirdness awaits the comedian, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide.
11. 23:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in Balham.
12. 23:30
  The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Why Bagpuss is a bad influence on kids and why Vikings avoided consumer focus groups.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 4. Reliving
  4/5Commander Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls nearer.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Mary Stott
  Katharine Whitehorn chooses journalist and campaigner Mary Stott.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next?
  4/6Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target?
4. 01:30
  The Parrot Sketch
  Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them
5. 02:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9
  9/15Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny.
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—19. The Theatres of Cruelty
  19/20A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 4
  4/10A New Year party goes horribly wrong - and young Sybil gets the blame.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, Saturday Night Live
  4/5The comic actor shares his surreal experience of guest hosting a big American TV show.
9. 03:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years
  1/2A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
11. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard, besides his VAT returns?
12. 05:00
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, The Anniversary Waltz
  4/4Bickering deli owners Shirley and Max have a simultaneous life-changing moment.
13. 05:30
  Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing
  2/6Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.

Friday 11 May 2018