BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 29 July 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Gold Bug
  The famous tale of piracy and slavery by the American master of suspense.
2. 01:00
  Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything (Omnibus)
  John and Susie find that over just a few days, their world is turned upside down.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Jo Wood
  The former wife of Ronnie Wood chooses music by Miriam Makeba and the Rolling Stones.
4. 02:15
  Down Your Way—Anita Roddick in Littlehampton
  The Body Shop founder explores her home seaside town, from school days to sand dunes.
5. 03:00
  Charles Parker Prize—2018
  Sara Parker introduces and meets the winners of the Best Student Radio Feature prizes.
6. 04:00
  Inspector Morse—The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn
  Inspector Morse tackles the murder of an invigilator in a foreign exam syndicate.
7. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Arrival in America
  4/6Michael Bentine remembers RAF adventures and how Ed Sullivan saved him from the FBI.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
2. 07:15
  Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Pubs and Parents
  1/6Don't panic! Memories of the Dad's Army star.
3. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
4. 08:00
  The Clitheroe Kid—Storm in a Test Tube
  Can the cheeky schoolboy find the room to indulge his dangerous passion for chemistry?
5. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/03/1956
  The Count of Monte Cristo's rude interruption, and Ron and Eth's new words in The Glums.
6. 09:00
  Where the Line Is Drawn (Omnibus)
  Raja Shehadeh reflects on a friendship forged over 40 years on the Israel-Palestine border
7. 10:10
  The Listening Project—Suzanne and Julie - Rustic Rites
  Fi Glover introduces a conversation about May Queens and the meaning of May Day traditions(R)
8. 10:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Designing Minds, Eve Stewart
  From Mantovani to Pulp, the BAFTA-winning production designer shares her castaway choices.
9. 11:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Surviving Being Human
  8/9Meg Bowles introduces stories about how we deal with rejection, failure and embarrassment.
10. 11:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
  David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Clitheroe Kid—Storm in a Test Tube
  Can the cheeky schoolboy find the room to indulge his dangerous passion for chemistry?
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/03/1956
  The Count of Monte Cristo's rude interruption, and Ron and Eth's new words in The Glums.
3. 13:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
4. 14:15
  Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Pubs and Parents
  1/6Don't panic! Memories of the Dad's Army star.
5. 14:30
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2It is 1967 and 11-year-old Willa has to deal with a domestic crisis.
6. 15:45
  Stephen Fry on the Phone—The Chips Inside Smartphones
  5/5Meet the pioneers who designed small silicon chips, a perfect size for pocket-sized phones
7. 16:00
  Stephen Fagan - The Intersection
  An awkward reunion between father and son. Drama with John le Mesurier.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry of Gold and Angels 1/2 San Francisco
  Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, San Franciscan Kim Shuck presents the poetry of her city.
9. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
2. 18:45
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—5. The Price of the Absolute
  5/5A man inherits some objects, but will he be able to control the events they set in motion?
3. 19:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Surviving Being Human
  8/9Meg Bowles introduces stories about how we deal with rejection, failure and embarrassment.
4. 19:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
  David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
5. 20:00
  Where the Line Is Drawn (Omnibus)
  Raja Shehadeh reflects on a friendship forged over 40 years on the Israel-Palestine border
6. 21:10
  The Listening Project—Suzanne and Julie - Rustic Rites
  Fi Glover introduces a conversation about May Queens and the meaning of May Day traditions(R)
7. 21:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Designing Minds, Eve Stewart
  From Mantovani to Pulp, the BAFTA-winning production designer shares her castaway choices.
8. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
9. 22:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Anidara
  4/6Brian Gulliver tells of his adventures in Anidara, where he finds himself put out to stud.
10. 23:00
  Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, Part 2
  2/2As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret?
11. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Alex is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
2. 00:45
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—5. The Price of the Absolute
  5/5A man inherits some objects, but will he be able to control the events they set in motion?
3. 01:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
4. 02:15
  Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Pubs and Parents
  1/6Don't panic! Memories of the Dad's Army star.
5. 02:30
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2It is 1967 and 11-year-old Willa has to deal with a domestic crisis.
6. 03:45
  Stephen Fry on the Phone—The Chips Inside Smartphones
  5/5Meet the pioneers who designed small silicon chips, a perfect size for pocket-sized phones
7. 04:00
  Stephen Fagan - The Intersection
  An awkward reunion between father and son. Drama with John le Mesurier.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry of Gold and Angels 1/2 San Francisco
  Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, San Franciscan Kim Shuck presents the poetry of her city.
9. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.

Monday 30 July 2018