BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 13 July 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 4. Solaria
  4/10Bran wants the crew to destroy an artefact floating in space. Will they co-operate?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Harold Pinter
  Matthew Parris introduces the life of writer Harold Pinter, chosen by Diane Abbott MP.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
  5/6The stock market distracts the GP with promises of a fast fortune.
4. 01:30
  The Art of the Public Address
  Laurie Taylor investigates the pain and pleasure of UK public address announcements.
5. 02:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 4
  4/10It's a busy time for Meena with Diwali and the fair coming to town.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Gentleman Amateur
  24/30Clare Balding on the demise of the amateur gentleman and the rise of the professional.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5Edith sets Aylmer thinking by telling him that Dulcie is in love with him.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 4
  4/5The Absolutely Fabulous star is India-bound to write a screenplay with Ruby Wax.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes
  1/3A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing
10. 04:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/01/1981
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Bob Monkhouse, Larry Adler and George Axelrod.
11. 04:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
12. 05:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Posters
  3/4The useless officers' crackdown on fly-posting leads to a disappearance.
13. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp and Zoe Lyons join Frank Skinner and historian Professor Kate Williams.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 6. The Match
  6/6The GP is serving for a love match, but who will be his doubles partner?
2. 06:30
  Composing LA
  How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.
3. 07:00
  London Calling—In the Beginning
  1/4Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.
4. 07:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 9
  9/13Professor Prune is incarcerated, and Bill Oddie rhapsodises the flowers in the garden.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/02/1985
  Les Dawson and friends end up in a Southfork soap, and a version of Whispering Grass.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Relative Movement
  2/8With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.
9. 10:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Jessica Fostekew: Self Renovators and Ctrl Alt Delete
  Jessica Fostekew joins Amanda Litherland to recommend her favourite podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 9
  9/13Professor Prune is incarcerated, and Bill Oddie rhapsodises the flowers in the garden.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/02/1985
  Les Dawson and friends end up in a Southfork soap, and a version of Whispering Grass.
3. 13:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 6. The Match
  6/6The GP is serving for a love match, but who will be his doubles partner?
4. 13:30
  Composing LA
  How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.
5. 14:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 5
  5/10Meena's mother finally gives birth, and she decides to form a gang with Anita.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—Beating Us at Our Own Game
  25/30Clare Balding takes a look at Britain's most successful export ever - football.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Has Madame Frabelle discovered Edith's secret love for Aylmer?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 5
  5/5A final tour with Dawn and some unexpected news.
9. 15:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Relative Movement
  2/8With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.
12. 17:00
  London Calling—In the Beginning
  1/4Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.
13. 17:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 5. Sundeath
  5/10On an abandoned artificial sun, the Challenger crew probes the computer in charge.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Eliza and Martin Carthy (B-Side)
  8/10Eliza and Martin Carthy answer audience questions about her album and their work together.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 9
  9/13Professor Prune is incarcerated, and Bill Oddie rhapsodises the flowers in the garden.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/02/1985
  Les Dawson and friends end up in a Southfork soap, and a version of Whispering Grass.
5. 20:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 6. The Match
  6/6The GP is serving for a love match, but who will be his doubles partner?
6. 20:30
  Composing LA
  How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Jessica Fostekew: Self Renovators and Ctrl Alt Delete
  Jessica Fostekew joins Amanda Litherland to recommend her favourite podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
9. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2018, Heat 2 - London
  2/9The second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mae Martin.
10. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sarah Keyworth. 1/2
  Arthur Smith talks to Sarah Keyworth.
11. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Robert Llewellyn interviews Dave Gorman
  1/6The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 5. Sundeath
  5/10On an abandoned artificial sun, the Challenger crew probes the computer in charge.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Eliza and Martin Carthy (B-Side)
  8/10Eliza and Martin Carthy answer audience questions about her album and their work together.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 6. The Match
  6/6The GP is serving for a love match, but who will be his doubles partner?
4. 01:30
  Composing LA
  How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.
5. 02:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 5
  5/10Meena's mother finally gives birth, and she decides to form a gang with Anita.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Beating Us at Our Own Game
  25/30Clare Balding takes a look at Britain's most successful export ever - football.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Has Madame Frabelle discovered Edith's secret love for Aylmer?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 5
  5/5A final tour with Dawn and some unexpected news.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Relative Movement
  2/8With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.
12. 05:00
  London Calling—In the Beginning
  1/4Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.
13. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.

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