BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 3 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
  2/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
2. 06:30
  The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
  4/10Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
3. 07:00
  London Calling—The Great Race
  4/4The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
4. 07:30
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/03/1985
  Lugubrious Les with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
  5/8Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
9. 10:00
  Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
  Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys
  Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/03/1985
  Lugubrious Les with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art.
3. 13:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
  2/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
4. 13:30
  The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
  4/10Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 5
  5/15Physician, father and part-time fool, Merivel rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold.
6. 14:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Post-Black
  Lenny Henry talks to Steve McQueen, the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar.
7. 14:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—5. Tragedy
  5/5Cardew heads back to the shoot, and an error of judgement results in a tragic death.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 5
  5/5The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.
9. 15:00
  Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
  Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
  5/8Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
12. 17:00
  London Calling—The Great Race
  4/4The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
13. 17:30
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
  The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (A-Side)
  1/12Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/03/1985
  Lugubrious Les with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art.
5. 20:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
  2/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
6. 20:30
  The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
  4/10Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys
  Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
9. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alice Fraser 1/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Alice Fraser.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2018, Heat 5 - Cardiff
  5/9The fifth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mike Bobbins.
11. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Eddie Izzard interviews Alastair Campbell
  4/6The stand-up comic interviews the political spin doctor in the tag-team talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
  The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (A-Side)
  1/12Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens.
3. 01:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
  2/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
  4/10Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 5
  5/15Physician, father and part-time fool, Merivel rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold.
6. 02:15
  Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Post-Black
  Lenny Henry talks to Steve McQueen, the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar.
7. 02:30
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—5. Tragedy
  5/5Cardew heads back to the shoot, and an error of judgement results in a tragic death.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 5
  5/5The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.
9. 03:00
  Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
  Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
  5/8Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
12. 05:00
  London Calling—The Great Race
  4/4The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
13. 05:30
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.

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