BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 24 July 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 1
  1/4Gregor Samsa wakes one day to find himself hideously transformed into a monstrous insect.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sir Digby Jones & Rupert Thomson
  Martha Kearney is joined by a former CBI director and a novelist to discuss summer books.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
4. 01:30
  The Pleasure Principle—Exchanges at the Frontier
  Dane Baptiste introduces a programme exploring pleasure, philosophy and neuroscience.
5. 02:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—1. A Den of Vice
  1/5A spinster tries to be a governess, but lands a job which turns out to be a real education
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—The Big Time
  Lenny Henry explores the breakthrough arrival of the play Elmina's Kitchen in the West End
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 6
  6/10Connie Hammond makes a dramatic return, and Muriel gets worrying news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 1
  1/5Sampat Pal, grassroots crusader for women's rights, takes on a new case of injustice.
9. 03:00
  David Goodland - Making Up
  Drag queen Darcy White's ex-partner Dennis turns up after 20 years.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6With comedians Susan Calman, Greg Proops and Simon Evans and singer Louise Wener.
11. 04:30
  King of Bath—The Clockwork Man
  6/6Can Beau Nash track down a highwayman known as the Avon Avenger?
12. 05:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 69, Episode 4
  4/669th series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8The suave sleuth switches his attention from the River Thames to a London nightclub.
2. 06:30
  The Pleasure Principle—The Food Programme: Guilty Pleasures
  Dane Baptiste introduces an exploration of the role of food in 'Guilty Pleasures'.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
  8/10Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
4. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer
  6/6Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.
5. 08:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/7Lionel finally seeks to make an honest woman of Jean.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Seal of Office
  The blundering civil servants battle to organise a military display.
7. 09:00
  Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5A lively new show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
8. 09:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 2
  2/6A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat, Episode 1
  1/2In Edwardian London, three carefree young men and a dog take a mishap-ridden holiday.
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Lenny Henry - Miss You Still
  A bus driver who has shut himself off from the world is sent a feisty teenager to help him
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/7Lionel finally seeks to make an honest woman of Jean.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Seal of Office
  The blundering civil servants battle to organise a military display.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8The suave sleuth switches his attention from the River Thames to a London nightclub.
4. 13:30
  The Pleasure Principle—The Food Programme: Guilty Pleasures
  Dane Baptiste introduces an exploration of the role of food in 'Guilty Pleasures'.
5. 14:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—2. The Cheroot
  2/5Actress Miss La Fosse is impressed by the curate daughter's quick thinking.
6. 14:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—A Long, Hard Road
  Lenny Henry examines the evolving depiction of Afro-Caribbeans on TV.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 7
  7/10Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 2
  2/5Sampat Pal confronts the local police, in her quest to find justice for Sheelu.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat, Episode 1
  1/2In Edwardian London, three carefree young men and a dog take a mishap-ridden holiday.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Carr, Bellos, Stavrakopoulou
  1/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Jimmy Carr, Francesca Stavrakopoulou and Alex Bellos.
11. 16:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 2
  2/6A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
  8/10Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
13. 17:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer
  6/6Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 2
  2/4Gregor is adapting to his new insect form, but his family find it harder to accept.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Ayr Gaiety Theatre
  6/6Geoffrey Wheeler probes the west coast venue's unique staying power.
3. 19:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/7Lionel finally seeks to make an honest woman of Jean.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Seal of Office
  The blundering civil servants battle to organise a military display.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8The suave sleuth switches his attention from the River Thames to a London nightclub.
6. 20:30
  The Pleasure Principle—The Food Programme: Guilty Pleasures
  Dane Baptiste introduces an exploration of the role of food in 'Guilty Pleasures'.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Lenny Henry - Miss You Still
  A bus driver who has shut himself off from the world is sent a feisty teenager to help him
9. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer
  6/6Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.
10. 22:30
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Carl Donnelly. 1/2
  Iain Lee talks to Carl Donnelly.
12. 23:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Mastering the Universe: Holidays
  Dane Baptiste introduces Professor Joy Klamp's tour of the miserable world of holidaying.
13. 23:15
  Don't Start—Series 3, Medical
  3/4Kim is not happy when a debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.
14. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6The museum director has big news - and love is in the air.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 2
  2/4Gregor is adapting to his new insect form, but his family find it harder to accept.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Ayr Gaiety Theatre
  6/6Geoffrey Wheeler probes the west coast venue's unique staying power.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8The suave sleuth switches his attention from the River Thames to a London nightclub.
4. 01:30
  The Pleasure Principle—The Food Programme: Guilty Pleasures
  Dane Baptiste introduces an exploration of the role of food in 'Guilty Pleasures'.
5. 02:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—2. The Cheroot
  2/5Actress Miss La Fosse is impressed by the curate daughter's quick thinking.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—A Long, Hard Road
  Lenny Henry examines the evolving depiction of Afro-Caribbeans on TV.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 7
  7/10Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 2
  2/5Sampat Pal confronts the local police, in her quest to find justice for Sheelu.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat, Episode 1
  1/2In Edwardian London, three carefree young men and a dog take a mishap-ridden holiday.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Carr, Bellos, Stavrakopoulou
  1/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Jimmy Carr, Francesca Stavrakopoulou and Alex Bellos.
11. 04:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 2
  2/6A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
  8/10Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
13. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer
  6/6Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.

Wednesday 25 July 2018