BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 July 2018

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 8. Megalomania
  8/10An android built by the computers on spaceship Challenger suffers severe logic failure.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Chris Green
  2/6The writer-performer tells Bruce Morton about his famous character Tina C.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 3. Introducing Pete Roberts
  3/8The smooth sleuth is threatened with a revolver and uncovers a fresh lead to follow.
4. 01:30
  Jackie And Me
  Jackie Clune celebrates the teen magazine read by girls galore.
5. 02:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 8
  8/10With Meena and Anita back on track, the girls begin to tackle the tricky subject of sex.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Rugby's Big Bang
  28/30Clare Balding explores the demise of the amateurism in rugby union.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 3
  3/10When she's not gawping at Godfrey, Muriel Hammond is gazing at the stars.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 3
  3/5Gertrude Bell played a crucial role charting Iraq's future after the First World War.
9. 03:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne, Episode 2
  dramatised by Michael Symmons Roberts with Iain Glenn, Douglas Booth, Pippa Bennett-Warner
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to relationships and money.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Pressure Times Volume Is a Constant
  5/6With grown up children moving in and out, can Stella keep track of her wayward family?
13. 05:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Announcement
  1/6Sitcom in which Josh Howie comes to terms with the impending birth of his first child.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 4. That Old Intuition
  4/8The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife's safety.
2. 06:30
  Bill Mitchell: The Man Who Wrestled Pumas... Probably
  Miriam Margolyes on the life and career of 'deep' voice-over artist Bill Mitchell.
3. 07:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Dogs
  4/4Britain's longest serving and laziest PCSO pairing take on a local drugs racket.
4. 07:30
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
5. 08:00
  J Kingston Platt—My Discovery
  4/5The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
8. 09:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
9. 10:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne, Episode 3
  After an enforced year away from Mary Thorne, Frank returns to Greshambury.
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Gastronomicon
  3/5Disobeying rules for a wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Caroline Quentin - My Brilliant Divorce
  When her husband leaves, Angela learns the ups and downs of being a middle-aged singleton.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  J Kingston Platt—My Discovery
  4/5The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 4. That Old Intuition
  4/8The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife's safety.
4. 13:30
  Bill Mitchell: The Man Who Wrestled Pumas... Probably
  Miriam Margolyes on the life and career of 'deep' voice-over artist Bill Mitchell.
5. 14:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 9
  9/10Tough times for Meena, with a stay in hospital and major changes in her circle of friends.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—Globalisation
  29/30Clare Balding explores the way television has changed our relationship with sport forever.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 4
  4/10On the eve of the 1914 war, Muriel and Connie are single and settled in Marshington.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 4
  4/5Gertrude is frustrated by decisions being taken about the future of the Middle East.
9. 15:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne, Episode 3
  After an enforced year away from Mary Thorne, Frank returns to Greshambury.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 16:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
12. 17:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Dogs
  4/4Britain's longest serving and laziest PCSO pairing take on a local drugs racket.
13. 17:30
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 9. Earth
  9/10The starship Challenger's crew finally locate their planet, but what will they find?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Kirsty MacColl
  Broadcaster Janice Long champions the life and work of singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl.
3. 19:00
  J Kingston Platt—My Discovery
  4/5The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 4. That Old Intuition
  4/8The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife's safety.
6. 20:30
  Bill Mitchell: The Man Who Wrestled Pumas... Probably
  Miriam Margolyes on the life and career of 'deep' voice-over artist Bill Mitchell.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Gastronomicon
  3/5Disobeying rules for a wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Caroline Quentin - My Brilliant Divorce
  When her husband leaves, Angela learns the ups and downs of being a middle-aged singleton.
9. 22:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 1, Episode 7
  7/9Brand new podcast from the team behind the long-running main show.
11. 22:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 5, Smells Like White Spirit
  2/6Ken asks John to write a pop song for a star, but his DIY duties get in the way.
12. 23:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Looking for Love
  3/6Mel and Vicki try their hand at speed-dating before turning to Davina and Cilla for help.
13. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 2
  2/4The star cricketer injures Felicity Kendall in a charity celebrity cricket game.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 9. Earth
  9/10The starship Challenger's crew finally locate their planet, but what will they find?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Kirsty MacColl
  Broadcaster Janice Long champions the life and work of singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 4. That Old Intuition
  4/8The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife's safety.
4. 01:30
  Bill Mitchell: The Man Who Wrestled Pumas... Probably
  Miriam Margolyes on the life and career of 'deep' voice-over artist Bill Mitchell.
5. 02:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 9
  9/10Tough times for Meena, with a stay in hospital and major changes in her circle of friends.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Globalisation
  29/30Clare Balding explores the way television has changed our relationship with sport forever.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 4
  4/10On the eve of the 1914 war, Muriel and Connie are single and settled in Marshington.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 4
  4/5Gertrude is frustrated by decisions being taken about the future of the Middle East.
9. 03:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne, Episode 3
  After an enforced year away from Mary Thorne, Frank returns to Greshambury.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
12. 05:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Dogs
  4/4Britain's longest serving and laziest PCSO pairing take on a local drugs racket.
13. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.

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