BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 July 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
2. 06:30
  The Flower Fields
  Michael Bird explores Cornwall's beautiful, tiny flower fields.
3. 07:00
  London Calling—It Pays to Advertise
  2/4Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.
4. 07:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 6
  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 10
  10/13Excellent advice on gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 24/02/1985
  Les Dawson has holiday tales to tell, and we hear from an unusual agony uncle.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family
  3/8Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.
9. 10:00
  Julie and the Prince
  A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Daljit Nagra: The Poetry Koan and The Paris Review
  Poet Daljit Nagra and Sarah Wade recommend podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 10
  10/13Excellent advice on gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 24/02/1985
  Les Dawson has holiday tales to tell, and we hear from an unusual agony uncle.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
4. 13:30
  The Flower Fields
  Michael Bird explores Cornwall's beautiful, tiny flower fields.
5. 14:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 10
  10/10On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The State of Play
  30/30Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 5
  5/10War plays havoc with Muriel Hammond's aspirations and her experiences of love.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 5
  5/5Gertrude Bell's energies turn to the establishment of a museum in Baghdad.
9. 15:00
  Julie and the Prince
  A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family
  3/8Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.
12. 17:00
  London Calling—It Pays to Advertise
  2/4Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.
13. 17:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 6
  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, 10. Earthvoice
  10/10The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Spandau Ballet (A-Side)
  9/10Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley talk to John about Spandau Ballet's chart-topping album True.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 10
  10/13Excellent advice on gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 24/02/1985
  Les Dawson has holiday tales to tell, and we hear from an unusual agony uncle.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
6. 20:30
  The Flower Fields
  Michael Bird explores Cornwall's beautiful, tiny flower fields.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Daljit Nagra: The Poetry Koan and The Paris Review
  Poet Daljit Nagra and Sarah Wade recommend podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 6
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
9. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Yuriko Kotani. 1/2
  Arthur Smith talks to Yuriko Kotani.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2018, Heat 3 - London
  3/9The third heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Tez Ilyas.
11. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner
  2/6The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 10. Earthvoice
  10/10The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Spandau Ballet (A-Side)
  9/10Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley talk to John about Spandau Ballet's chart-topping album True.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
4. 01:30
  The Flower Fields
  Michael Bird explores Cornwall's beautiful, tiny flower fields.
5. 02:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 10
  10/10On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The State of Play
  30/30Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 5
  5/10War plays havoc with Muriel Hammond's aspirations and her experiences of love.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 5
  5/5Gertrude Bell's energies turn to the establishment of a museum in Baghdad.
9. 03:00
  Julie and the Prince
  A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family
  3/8Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.
12. 05:00
  London Calling—It Pays to Advertise
  2/4Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.
13. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 6
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.

Saturday 21 July 2018