BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 July 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Alfie Elkins and His Little Life / Better Than Sex
  Dane Baptiste introduces a 1962 drama, and Timberlake Wertenbaker recalls sensual pleasure
2. 07:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
  3/6Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Bombing Berlin
  Stephen Evans on Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's 1943 dispatch during a bombing raid on Berlin.
4. 09:00
  Take It From June
  Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Pleasure Principle—The Pleasure Telephone / Better Than Sex
  Dane Baptiste introduces an extraordinary story, and Jeannette Winterson recalls pleasure.
2. 13:00
  Melissa Murray - The Steal (Omnibus)
  Max returns from travelling to find most of his expected inheritance has gone. But why?
3. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Stephen McGann
  The actor chooses music by Glenn Miller and The Beatles.
4. 14:15
  Archive on 4—Bombing Berlin
  Stephen Evans on Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's 1943 dispatch during a bombing raid on Berlin.
5. 15:15
  Berlin Bomber: In Full
  4 Extra Debut. Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's journey to Berlin aboard an RAF Lancaster Bomber.
6. 15:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
  "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
7. 16:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Alfie Elkins and His Little Life / Better Than Sex
  Dane Baptiste introduces a 1962 drama, and Timberlake Wertenbaker recalls sensual pleasure
8. 17:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
  3/6Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - Omega
  A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
2. 19:00
  Take It From June
  Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.
3. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Health and Safety
  3/6Hell's latest arrival is a health and safety officer who moans to Satan about the lighting
4. 22:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—The Firesign Theatre
  2/4An exclusive performance by cult comedy troupe The Firesign Theatre.
5. 23:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Mastering the Universe: The Workplace
  Dane Baptiste introduces Professor Joy Klamp's miserable tour of people and places.
6. 23:15
  This Is Craig Brown—Celebrity
  3/6Get all the gossip on the Beckhams and Daffy Duck. Satirical fun from 2004.
7. 23:30
  Little Britain—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Back where it premiered, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - Omega
  A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
2. 01:00
  Melissa Murray - The Steal (Omnibus)
  Max returns from travelling to find most of his expected inheritance has gone. But why?
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Stephen McGann
  The actor chooses music by Glenn Miller and The Beatles.
4. 02:15
  Archive on 4—Bombing Berlin
  Stephen Evans on Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's 1943 dispatch during a bombing raid on Berlin.
5. 03:15
  Berlin Bomber: In Full
  4 Extra Debut. Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's journey to Berlin aboard an RAF Lancaster Bomber.
6. 03:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
  "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
7. 04:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Alfie Elkins and His Little Life / Better Than Sex
  Dane Baptiste introduces a 1962 drama, and Timberlake Wertenbaker recalls sensual pleasure
8. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
  3/6Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers

Sunday 22 July 2018