BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 May 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder
  3/5Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat.
2. 06:30
  High Speed Radio
  Join Peter France on a rollercoaster adventure along the radio dial.
3. 07:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, The Bonfire of the Sanities
  4/6Plethora plots to get rid of a crowd of peasants while bumping up Monte Guano's coffers.
4. 07:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Onabushkan Flu
  13/20With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Murder Before Matins
  4/6Crime writers Liza Cody and Reginald Hill try to solve a monastery mystery.
8. 09:30
  The 27-Year Itch—A Pill a Day Keeps the Doctor at Work
  Dorothy seeks medical help when Edward becomes unbearable.
9. 10:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
10. 11:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The River
  3/5A flood causes catastrophe for river-loving William and his young daughter Frankie.
11. 11:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Exchanges in Bialystok
  Three people journey to Poland, and raise questions about forgiveness and tolerance.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Onabushkan Flu
  13/20With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder
  3/5Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat.
4. 13:30
  High Speed Radio
  Join Peter France on a rollercoaster adventure along the radio dial.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Creative Writing
  8/10Maya reflects on her past and the mother she never knew.
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—British Genius
  3/10The development of the safety bicycle allowed the wealthier classes to take to the road.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 8
  8/10Cornered by her cousin Robert's accusations, Lady Audley fights back.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Charles Timoney - An Englishman Aboard, Episode 3
  3/5With the Seine too dangerous for a rowboat, Charles resumes in a converted tourist boat.
9. 15:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Murder Before Matins
  4/6Crime writers Liza Cody and Reginald Hill try to solve a monastery mystery.
11. 16:30
  The 27-Year Itch—A Pill a Day Keeps the Doctor at Work
  Dorothy seeks medical help when Edward becomes unbearable.
12. 17:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, The Bonfire of the Sanities
  4/6Plethora plots to get rid of a crowd of peasants while bumping up Monte Guano's coffers.
13. 17:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3
  3/3As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within?
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Ronald Harwood
  Ronald Harwood tells Robin Ray about moments in music which send a shiver down his spine.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Onabushkan Flu
  13/20With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder
  3/5Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat.
6. 20:30
  High Speed Radio
  Join Peter France on a rollercoaster adventure along the radio dial.
7. 21:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The River
  3/5A flood causes catastrophe for river-loving William and his young daughter Frankie.
8. 21:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Exchanges in Bialystok
  Three people journey to Poland, and raise questions about forgiveness and tolerance.
9. 22:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
10. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Zahra Barri 2/2
  Sarah Campbell talks to Zahra Barri about the BBC Asian Network Comedy Night.
12. 23:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving a woollen coat.
13. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal
  4/4In his town demolition expose, David Lander looks at the trial and disturbing aftermath.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3
  3/3As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within?
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Ronald Harwood
  Ronald Harwood tells Robin Ray about moments in music which send a shiver down his spine.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 3. Murder
  3/5Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat.
4. 01:30
  High Speed Radio
  Join Peter France on a rollercoaster adventure along the radio dial.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Creative Writing
  8/10Maya reflects on her past and the mother she never knew.
6. 02:15
  On Your Bike—British Genius
  3/10The development of the safety bicycle allowed the wealthier classes to take to the road.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 8
  8/10Cornered by her cousin Robert's accusations, Lady Audley fights back.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Charles Timoney - An Englishman Aboard, Episode 3
  3/5With the Seine too dangerous for a rowboat, Charles resumes in a converted tourist boat.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Murder Before Matins
  4/6Crime writers Liza Cody and Reginald Hill try to solve a monastery mystery.
11. 04:30
  The 27-Year Itch—A Pill a Day Keeps the Doctor at Work
  Dorothy seeks medical help when Edward becomes unbearable.
12. 05:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, The Bonfire of the Sanities
  4/6Plethora plots to get rid of a crowd of peasants while bumping up Monte Guano's coffers.
13. 05:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.

Thursday 31 May 2018