BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 May 2018

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, 1. Sixth-Sensers
  1/3The alien takeover gathers pace. Sequel to Before the Screaming Begins.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Jim White & James Lasdun
  Martha Kearney, Jim White and James Lasdun discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 1. Threats
  1/5Hercule Poirot begins an Egyptian cruise, but his voyage proves far from smooth.
4. 01:30
  Tribal Gathering
  Jane Little visits the world's biggest casino, owned and run by Native Americans.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Book Event
  6/10Events take a curious turn when AJ plays host to an author.
6. 02:15
  On Your Bike—The Most Civilised Conveyance
  1/10From the beginning the bicycle has been far more than just a means of transport.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 6
  6/10Robert Audley gets closer to the truth in his quest to uncover Lady Audley's secret.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Charles Timoney - An Englishman Aboard, Episode 1
  1/5Charles Timoney attempts to find the source of the Seine - which proves rather difficult.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—1. A Friendship Betrayed
  1/4A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by his Roman soldier friend.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—12/08/2013
  Nigel Rees hosts the quiz with Janie Dee, Richard Ingrams, Vivienne Parry and Robin Ince.
11. 04:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 4
  4/6There is a strange man around. Why is he interested in the catering team's van?
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Where Are We Now?
  3/6The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 2
  2/6How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition and deviation?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta
  2/5Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues.
2. 06:30
  A Sound British Adventure
  Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Spears
  6/6Eddie Conroy leaves home, while the Sweater Girls look set for a big break.
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Pest Control
  1/6It's 'Pest Control to Milton Jones', as he becomes an expert in clearing vermin.
5. 08:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Jean and Lionel find that sharing a house is not all domestic bliss.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Merry Dance
  The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 7
  7/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 5
  5/5Ivor Cutler shares his secrets about moonshine, housemaids and a bully called Smith.
9. 10:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
10. 11:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—Miss King
  2/5A penny is the source of much discord between Emma Bury and Milly Young.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Jean and Lionel find that sharing a house is not all domestic bliss.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Merry Dance
  The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta
  2/5Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues.
4. 13:30
  A Sound British Adventure
  Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Twist
  7/10A celebration and a reckoning occur.
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Faster Than Legs
  2/10Martin Ellis explores how Victorian ingenuity allowed the evolution of the bicycle.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 7
  7/10Robert determines to find a link between George Talboys's dead wife and his aunt.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Charles Timoney - An Englishman Aboard, Episode 2
  2/5Charles takes his first purposeful strokes towards the Channel, travelling the Seine.
9. 15:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman accept offers from Leigh Francis, Ruth Padel and Suggs.
11. 16:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 16th June, 1800
  6/6William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke.
12. 17:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Spears
  6/6Eddie Conroy leaves home, while the Sweater Girls look set for a big break.
13. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Pest Control
  1/6It's 'Pest Control to Milton Jones', as he becomes an expert in clearing vermin.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
  2/3The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 19:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Jean and Lionel find that sharing a house is not all domestic bliss.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Merry Dance
  The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta
  2/5Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues.
6. 20:30
  A Sound British Adventure
  Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
7. 21:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—Miss King
  2/5A penny is the source of much discord between Emma Bury and Milly Young.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
9. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Pest Control
  1/6It's 'Pest Control to Milton Jones', as he becomes an expert in clearing vermin.
10. 22:30
  Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Eamonn Holmes runs the animal charity telethon.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Zahra Barri 1/2
  Sarah Campbell talks to Zahra Barri about the BBC Asian Network Comedy Night.
12. 23:00
  Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 4
  4/4The show that looks behind-the-scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist.
13. 23:30
  52 First Impressions with David Quantick—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The journalist ponders his first impressions of Grace Jones and NF Simpson among others.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
  2/3The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 2. Vendetta
  2/5Hercule Poirot senses the atmosphere of evil afloat, as Jackie's vendetta continues.
4. 01:30
  A Sound British Adventure
  Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Twist
  7/10A celebration and a reckoning occur.
6. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Faster Than Legs
  2/10Martin Ellis explores how Victorian ingenuity allowed the evolution of the bicycle.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 7
  7/10Robert determines to find a link between George Talboys's dead wife and his aunt.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Charles Timoney - An Englishman Aboard, Episode 2
  2/5Charles takes his first purposeful strokes towards the Channel, travelling the Seine.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman accept offers from Leigh Francis, Ruth Padel and Suggs.
11. 04:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 16th June, 1800
  6/6William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke.
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Spears
  6/6Eddie Conroy leaves home, while the Sweater Girls look set for a big break.
13. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Pest Control
  1/6It's 'Pest Control to Milton Jones', as he becomes an expert in clearing vermin.

Wednesday 30 May 2018