BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 2 August 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 1. Murder Is Child's Play
  1/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
2. 06:30
  The Matter of the North—Invasion: Vikings and Normans
  3/10Melvyn Bragg on the invasions of the north of England by Vikings and Norsemen.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband.
4. 07:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Janice Connolly and Nick Owen
  2/4Joe Lycett welcomes Janice Connolly and Nick Owen to share their secret obsessions.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel
  5/26Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
8. 09:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Jeeves Sails into Action
  7/7Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest. With Richard Briers.
9. 10:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
  Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
10. 11:00
  Stella Duffy - From the River's Mouth
  A cautionary tale of how the malign and sultry River Thames exacts a watery revenge.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Sarah Woods - Watch Me
  When Anja meets Rhys she is reluctant to fall in love, but her brain has other ideas.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel
  5/26Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall.
3. 13:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 1. Murder Is Child's Play
  1/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
4. 13:30
  The Matter of the North—Invasion: Vikings and Normans
  3/10Melvyn Bragg on the invasions of the north of England by Vikings and Norsemen.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 4
  4/15Merivel accepts a lift in Louise de Flamanville's coach, but finds more than he bargained.
6. 14:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—African Accents
  Lenny Henry on the blossoming of new black British theatrical voices with roots in Africa.
7. 14:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—4. Protestor
  4/5Lionel and Olivia are loved-up, while an animal rights protestor interrupts the shoot.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 4
  4/5On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape straight ahead.
9. 15:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
  Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
11. 16:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Jeeves Sails into Action
  7/7Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest. With Richard Briers.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband.
13. 17:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Janice Connolly and Nick Owen
  2/4Joe Lycett welcomes Janice Connolly and Nick Owen to share their secret obsessions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions
  3/3How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Eduardo Paolozzi
  Restaurateur Antonio Carluccio nominates the Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel
  5/26Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall.
5. 20:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 1. Murder Is Child's Play
  1/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
6. 20:30
  The Matter of the North—Invasion: Vikings and Normans
  3/10Melvyn Bragg on the invasions of the north of England by Vikings and Norsemen.
7. 21:00
  Stella Duffy - From the River's Mouth
  A cautionary tale of how the malign and sultry River Thames exacts a watery revenge.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Sarah Woods - Watch Me
  When Anja meets Rhys she is reluctant to fall in love, but her brain has other ideas.
9. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Janice Connolly and Nick Owen
  2/4Joe Lycett welcomes Janice Connolly and Nick Owen to share their secret obsessions.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 1, Episode 9
  9/9Brand new podcast from the team behind the long-running main show.
11. 22:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 5, Wishee Washee Day
  6/6Rain is forecast, but John's efforts to help Ken with his washing spark disaster.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Naomi McDonald. 2/2
  Paul Garner chats to impressionist Naomi McDonald.
13. 23:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Alternative Therapies
  4/6Gurus, spirit guides and a sweat lodge ritual - Mel and Vicki succumb to New Ageism.
14. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 4
  4/4The sporting legend tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions
  3/3How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Eduardo Paolozzi
  Restaurateur Antonio Carluccio nominates the Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
3. 01:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 1. Murder Is Child's Play
  1/2Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—Invasion: Vikings and Normans
  3/10Melvyn Bragg on the invasions of the north of England by Vikings and Norsemen.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 4
  4/15Merivel accepts a lift in Louise de Flamanville's coach, but finds more than he bargained.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—African Accents
  Lenny Henry on the blossoming of new black British theatrical voices with roots in Africa.
7. 02:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—4. Protestor
  4/5Lionel and Olivia are loved-up, while an animal rights protestor interrupts the shoot.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 4
  4/5On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape straight ahead.
9. 03:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
  Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
11. 04:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Jeeves Sails into Action
  7/7Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest. With Richard Briers.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband.
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Janice Connolly and Nick Owen
  2/4Joe Lycett welcomes Janice Connolly and Nick Owen to share their secret obsessions.

Friday 3 August 2018