BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 1 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—1. Escape
  1/3James Follett's first radio drama explores dissention and danger in a repressive state.
2. 00:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 1, Hardeep Singh Kohli
  5/5Hardeep Singh Kohli speaks to his father about his decision to move to Scotland from India
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—The Origins of the North
  1/10Melvyn Bragg on the fall of Rome and the rise of Northumbria.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 2
  2/15Merivel sets out on a dazzling journey to the glittering court at Versailles.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Mainstream and Multicultural
  Lenny Henry charts the breakthrough of a suite of powerful new voices in the 1990s.
7. 02:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—2. Preparations
  2/5Preparations take place for the shoot, below stairs and in the Oxfordshire country village
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 2
  2/5Philip recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories, past and present.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters
  2/3Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Linehan, Sutherland, Scales
  2/6John Lloyd and curator Dave Gorman welcome exhibits from Graham Linehan among others.
11. 04:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 3
  3/6The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
12. 05:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, In the Beginning
  1/6Arty Trisha opens an Edinburgh cafe with sensible sister Clare. Will they survive day one?
13. 05:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Daytime TV
  1/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
2. 06:30
  The Matter of the North—The Glories of Northumbria
  2/10Melvyn Bragg explores the glories of the Northumbrian Renaissance.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card
  1/6It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending.
4. 07:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Travel System
  3/6Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The New Barmaid
  2/6A fresh arrival makes waves and throws a NATO exercise into confusion. 100th episode.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 08/07/1958
  Kenneth Horne goes shopping - and what are the public reading?
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
9. 10:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 3. Friendly Persuasion
  3/3Anne Elliot wonders if she was wrong about Captain Wentworth.
10. 11:00
  At The Pit's Mouth by Rudyard Kipling
  A man rides out with his married lover. Cautionary tale set in India.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Packer
  Retired removal man Gladwyn Jebb is obsessed with his job, but cannot tell the truth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The New Barmaid
  2/6A fresh arrival makes waves and throws a NATO exercise into confusion. 100th episode.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 08/07/1958
  Kenneth Horne goes shopping - and what are the public reading?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
4. 13:30
  The Matter of the North—The Glories of Northumbria
  2/10Melvyn Bragg explores the glories of the Northumbrian Renaissance.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 3
  3/15Merivel arrives at Versailles but gaining an audience with Louis proves more difficult.
6. 14:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Last Taboos
  Lenny Henry focuses on attitudes towards homosexuality, with film-maker Isaac Julien.
7. 14:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—3. Rivalry
  3/5A fierce rivalry between Lord Hartlip and Lionel Stephens unsettles their host.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 3
  3/5Philip recalls exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories.
9. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 3. Friendly Persuasion
  3/3Anne Elliot wonders if she was wrong about Captain Wentworth.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card
  1/6It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending.
13. 17:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Travel System
  3/6Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—2. Dinner
  2/3Valery is taken out to dinner by his interrogator, but is all quite what it seems?
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Jimmy Carr
  1/7Deadpan master Jimmy Carr chats about his career, life on tour and writing comedy routines
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The New Barmaid
  2/6A fresh arrival makes waves and throws a NATO exercise into confusion. 100th episode.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 08/07/1958
  Kenneth Horne goes shopping - and what are the public reading?
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
6. 20:30
  The Matter of the North—The Glories of Northumbria
  2/10Melvyn Bragg explores the glories of the Northumbrian Renaissance.
7. 21:00
  At The Pit's Mouth by Rudyard Kipling
  A man rides out with his married lover. Cautionary tale set in India.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Packer
  Retired removal man Gladwyn Jebb is obsessed with his job, but cannot tell the truth.
9. 22:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Travel System
  3/6Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap.
10. 22:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Ctrl-Alt-Del
  4/6The computer catches a very common virus, making the invasion doomed in more ways than one
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Naomi McDonald. 1/2
  Paul Garner chats to impressionist Naomi McDonald.
12. 23:00
  Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Things are looking up for Faye, with invites to management drinks and her boss's wedding.
13. 23:15
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, Trapped
  6/6The elderly Scotsmen's first trip to London ends in chaos.
14. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 2, The Secret Disservice
  3/4David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—2. Dinner
  2/3Valery is taken out to dinner by his interrogator, but is all quite what it seems?
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Jimmy Carr
  1/7Deadpan master Jimmy Carr chats about his career, life on tour and writing comedy routines
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—The Glories of Northumbria
  2/10Melvyn Bragg explores the glories of the Northumbrian Renaissance.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 3
  3/15Merivel arrives at Versailles but gaining an audience with Louis proves more difficult.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Last Taboos
  Lenny Henry focuses on attitudes towards homosexuality, with film-maker Isaac Julien.
7. 02:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—3. Rivalry
  3/5A fierce rivalry between Lord Hartlip and Lionel Stephens unsettles their host.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 3
  3/5Philip recalls exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 3. Friendly Persuasion
  3/3Anne Elliot wonders if she was wrong about Captain Wentworth.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card
  1/6It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending.
13. 05:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Travel System
  3/6Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap.

Thursday 2 August 2018