BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 8 June 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
2. 06:30
  The Doll's House
  A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
3. 07:00
  Minor Adjustment—Foetal Attraction
  6/6Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.
4. 07:30
  Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
  1/2Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/13The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
6. 08:30
  Marking Monkhouse—Mixed Doubles
  Fun and games in SW19 from the pens of Monkhouse and Goodwin. Stars Cyril Fletcher.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
8. 09:30
  Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
  1/4Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—19-23 March 1918
  Set in Folkestone, in the week in 1918 when the greatest German offensive began.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Mark Billingham: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, and The Story Collider
  Crime writer Mark Billingham joins Peter McHugh to recommend his favourite podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/13The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
2. 12:30
  Marking Monkhouse—Mixed Doubles
  Fun and games in SW19 from the pens of Monkhouse and Goodwin. Stars Cyril Fletcher.
3. 13:00
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
4. 13:30
  The Doll's House
  A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 5
  5/5Can John and Kismine escape as Percy's hidden family estate falls under attack?
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Renaissance
  10/10How innovations in design and changing social tastes mean the bike is back in fashion.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 5
  5/5The police catch up with Cormick, but another discovery is made on Aonach Hourn.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 5
  5/5The author recalls seeing Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film Cleopatra.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—19-23 March 1918
  Set in Folkestone, in the week in 1918 when the greatest German offensive began.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
11. 16:30
  Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
  1/4Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
12. 17:00
  Minor Adjustment—Foetal Attraction
  6/6Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.
13. 17:30
  Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
  1/2Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ted Willis - And No Birds Sing
  Philip is quietly reading at home, but a knock on his door may change his life forever.
2. 18:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—4. The Work of Evil
  Can a sceptical academic resist reading a book that curses anyone that dares open it?
3. 18:30
  Bookclub at 20—Elif Shafak on Toni Morrison's Beloved
  5/5Elif Shafak introduces her own favourite programme from the Bookclub archive.
4. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/13The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
5. 19:30
  Marking Monkhouse—Mixed Doubles
  Fun and games in SW19 from the pens of Monkhouse and Goodwin. Stars Cyril Fletcher.
6. 20:00
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
7. 20:30
  The Doll's House
  A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Mark Billingham: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, and The Story Collider
  Crime writer Mark Billingham joins Peter McHugh to recommend his favourite podcasts.
9. 22:00
  Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
  1/2Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
10. 22:30
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, Carol Goes Swimming
  2/6Lorraine Ashbourne is Carol, in Jenny Eclair's story about a lifesaving friendship.
11. 22:45
  Nurse—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The funny, sad and bewildering interactions of a community psychiatric nurse's rounds.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Basden 1/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Basden.
13. 23:00
  Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall—Episode 8
  8/8The troops endure a troublesome sea journey before arriving at Algiers.
14. 23:30
  Innes Own World—Episode 1
  1/4Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ted Willis - And No Birds Sing
  Philip is quietly reading at home, but a knock on his door may change his life forever.
2. 00:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—4. The Work of Evil
  Can a sceptical academic resist reading a book that curses anyone that dares open it?
3. 00:30
  Bookclub at 20—Elif Shafak on Toni Morrison's Beloved
  5/5Elif Shafak introduces her own favourite programme from the Bookclub archive.
4. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
5. 01:30
  The Doll's House
  A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 5
  5/5Can John and Kismine escape as Percy's hidden family estate falls under attack?
7. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Renaissance
  10/10How innovations in design and changing social tastes mean the bike is back in fashion.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 5
  5/5The police catch up with Cormick, but another discovery is made on Aonach Hourn.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 5
  5/5The author recalls seeing Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film Cleopatra.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—19-23 March 1918
  Set in Folkestone, in the week in 1918 when the greatest German offensive began.
11. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
12. 04:30
  Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
  1/4Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
13. 05:00
  Minor Adjustment—Foetal Attraction
  6/6Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.
14. 05:30
  Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
  1/2Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.

Saturday 9 June 2018