BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 7 June 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Rosemary Timperley - The Dare Game
  A chance meeting of old school friends revives memories of a very dangerous game.
2. 00:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—2. Let the Dead Bury Their Dead
  Will an archaeologist heed the warnings of a local man or continue a dangerous excavation?
3. 00:30
  Bookclub at 20—David Nicholls on Alan Hollinghurst's The Line of Beauty
  3/5David Nicholls remembers appearing on Bookclub with his book One Day.
4. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
5. 01:30
  The Manuscript Hunter
  Profile of Thomas Staley, who has bought the archives of UK writers for a Texas university
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 3
  3/5John Unger discovers the secret that protects Washington family's incredible wealth.
7. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Frugal Years
  8/10How the bicycle thrived during wartime, leading to a golden age of cycling in the 1950s.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 3
  3/5When Cormick attempts to access money from the disaster fund, Thomas smells a rat.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 3
  3/5A meal with the author's friends Mahmoud and Socratis takes a bizarre conversational turn.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—5-9 March 1918 (Season 13 start)
  Set in the week in 1918 when the Northern Lights aided a deadly air raid on the South East
11. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death
  5/6Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the death of a radio DJ.
12. 04:30
  The 27-Year Itch—The 28th Anniversary
  Dorothy and Edward's children return for the anniversary celebration. From 1979.
13. 05:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Confessions
  5/6Salvatore is hell bent on making his family take confession, and covering up the cherubs.
14. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 6, Chickpea Landslide
  1/6Ramesh's girlfriend opens a food bank in Lenzie, but she has got competition.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
2. 06:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
4. 07:30
  Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
  6/6Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.
5. 08:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country
  8/10The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
  23/27A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
7. 09:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
8. 09:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, The Unmentionable
  5/6A nasty moment for Bernard in the granny flat, or is the landladies' daddy only joking?
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 March 1918
  Set in the week in 1918 when the Times published details for women registering to vote.
10. 11:00
  Food Chains—An Open Letter to Bees
  3/3By Helen Cross. The female Alpha-Eaters of the Kingdom want the bees to come back.
11. 11:15
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 3. Five Star Killing
  3/4The detective heads to a glitzy London hotel, where a woman is found dead.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country
  8/10The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
  23/27A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
3. 13:00
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
4. 13:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 4
  4/5John wants to elope with Kismine. Can he escape the fate of all visitors to Percy's home?
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Rise and Fall
  9/10How increasing prosperity and car ownership challenged the bicycle's popularity in the 60s
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 4
  4/5With Sally gone, Thomas wants answers and he forces Cormick to admit the truth.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 4
  4/5A visit to a carpet shop and a history lesson, both ancient and modern.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 March 1918
  Set in the week in 1918 when the Times published details for women registering to vote.
10. 16:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
11. 16:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, The Unmentionable
  5/6A nasty moment for Bernard in the granny flat, or is the landladies' daddy only joking?
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
13. 17:30
  Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
  6/6Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  No 17 by E. Nesbit
  What is going on in room 17 of a provincial hotel?
2. 18:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—3. Return at Dusk
  Can a soldier overcome a terrible fear - not of battle, but of a terrifying visitor?
3. 18:30
  Bookclub at 20—Lionel Shriver on Matthew Kneale's English Passengers
  4/5Lionel Shriver remembers appearing on Bookclub with her novel We Need to Talk About Kevin.
4. 19:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country
  8/10The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
  23/27A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
6. 20:00
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
7. 20:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
8. 21:00
  Food Chains—An Open Letter to Bees
  3/3By Helen Cross. The female Alpha-Eaters of the Kingdom want the bees to come back.
9. 21:15
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 3. Five Star Killing
  3/4The detective heads to a glitzy London hotel, where a woman is found dead.
10. 22:00
  Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
  6/6Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 1, Episode 1
  1/9Brand new short-form show from the same team behind the long-running Newsjack.
12. 22:45
  I, Regress—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Robin Hood (no relation) comes to Dr Matt Berry with a fear of spiders.
13. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Felicity Ward 2/2
  Rob Deering is joined by Aussie comedian Felicity Ward.
14. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
  1/6Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
15. 23:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More
  2/6Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.
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Late
1. 00:00
  No 17 by E. Nesbit
  What is going on in room 17 of a provincial hotel?
2. 00:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—3. Return at Dusk
  Can a soldier overcome a terrible fear - not of battle, but of a terrifying visitor?
3. 00:30
  Bookclub at 20—Lionel Shriver on Matthew Kneale's English Passengers
  4/5Lionel Shriver remembers appearing on Bookclub with her novel We Need to Talk About Kevin.
4. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
5. 01:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 4
  4/5John wants to elope with Kismine. Can he escape the fate of all visitors to Percy's home?
7. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Rise and Fall
  9/10How increasing prosperity and car ownership challenged the bicycle's popularity in the 60s
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 4
  4/5With Sally gone, Thomas wants answers and he forces Cormick to admit the truth.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 4
  4/5A visit to a carpet shop and a history lesson, both ancient and modern.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 March 1918
  Set in the week in 1918 when the Times published details for women registering to vote.
11. 04:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
12. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, The Unmentionable
  5/6A nasty moment for Bernard in the granny flat, or is the landladies' daddy only joking?
13. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
14. 05:30
  Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
  6/6Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.

Friday 8 June 2018