BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 26 July 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 3
  3/4Now a monster, Gregor strives to stay close to his family, but his father turns on him.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy
  4/6The stand-up comedian chats about satire, bad singing, and the romance of cardigans.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 8. A Party of Four
  8/8The suave sleuth gathers together the key players in the musical mystery.
4. 01:30
  The Pleasure Principle—Mark Steel Does Hip-Hop
  Dane Baptiste explores the secret pleasures of a fellow comic's love of hip-hop music.
5. 02:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker
  3/5The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Othello Across the Ages
  Lenny Henry on the complex stage history of the role of Othello, Shakespeare's 'Moor'.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 8
  8/10As the war comes to an end, Muriel hears news of Delia and comes to a decision.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 3
  3/5Sampat continues to investigate the case of Sheelu, whose harrowing story has now emerged.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat, Episode 2
  2/2Unable to recollect words or tune, Harris attempts a comic song to the dismay of all.
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard Herring, Alex Horne and Jenny Eclair. Plus special guest: the letter F.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Seeking Lost Gardens
  6/6Stella's plans for an open garden charity day are interrupted by an unexpected delivery.
13. 05:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Letter
  2/6Josh and his wife go for their 20-week scan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
  1/5When a detested church-goer is found dead, Miss Marple investigates.
2. 06:30
  Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
  Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
4. 07:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
  1/4Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
5. 08:00
  J Kingston Platt—The Scriptwriter's Revenge
  5/5Jacko spins a sad yarn of overwhelming revenge with a tinge of praise.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
  2/6Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
8. 09:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
  6/7Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
9. 10:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 1/2
  Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures in which an aristocrat makes a fateful pact.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—John B Keane Readings, A Tale of Two Furs
  Jack Murphy learns that a woman's affection cannot be bought. Or can it?
11. 11:15
  Tommies—28 March 1918
  In the face of a German advance, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps decide whether to stay.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  J Kingston Platt—The Scriptwriter's Revenge
  5/5Jacko spins a sad yarn of overwhelming revenge with a tinge of praise.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
  1/5When a detested church-goer is found dead, Miss Marple investigates.
4. 13:30
  Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
  Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
5. 14:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz
  4/5The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time.
6. 14:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Caribbean Voices
  Lenny Henry focuses on how Caribbean migration has been reflected on stage and screen.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 9
  9/10Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work, and Godfrey pays a visit.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 4
  4/5The legislator steps up his threats against both Sheelu's family and Sampat herself.
9. 15:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 1/2
  Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures in which an aristocrat makes a fateful pact.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
  2/6Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 16:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
  6/7Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
13. 17:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
  1/4Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 4
  4/4Living with his monstrous insect form, Gregor faces the ultimate rejection by his family.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Emily Dickinson
  The reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson is the choice of fellow poet Gwyneth Lewis.
3. 19:00
  J Kingston Platt—The Scriptwriter's Revenge
  5/5Jacko spins a sad yarn of overwhelming revenge with a tinge of praise.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
  1/5When a detested church-goer is found dead, Miss Marple investigates.
6. 20:30
  Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
  Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—John B Keane Readings, A Tale of Two Furs
  Jack Murphy learns that a woman's affection cannot be bought. Or can it?
8. 21:15
  Tommies—28 March 1918
  In the face of a German advance, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps decide whether to stay.
9. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
  1/4Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 1, Episode 8
  8/9Brand new podcast from the team behind the long-running main show.
11. 22:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 5, A Gig With Billy Joel
  3/6John spurns an unpaid gig in a remote village hall, but a parking space causes a rethink.
12. 23:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Mastering the Universe: Christmas
  Professor Joy Klamp explores ways to make the festive season truly miserable.
13. 23:15
  Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
  4/4Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
14. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 3
  3/4On a chaotic overseas tour, the star cricketer's private life takes a turn for the worse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 4
  4/4Living with his monstrous insect form, Gregor faces the ultimate rejection by his family.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Emily Dickinson
  The reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson is the choice of fellow poet Gwyneth Lewis.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
  1/5When a detested church-goer is found dead, Miss Marple investigates.
4. 01:30
  Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
  Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
5. 02:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz
  4/5The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Caribbean Voices
  Lenny Henry focuses on how Caribbean migration has been reflected on stage and screen.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 9
  9/10Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work, and Godfrey pays a visit.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 4
  4/5The legislator steps up his threats against both Sheelu's family and Sampat herself.
9. 03:00
  The Pleasure Principle—Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 1/2
  Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures in which an aristocrat makes a fateful pact.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
  2/6Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
  6/7Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
  1/4Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.

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