BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 4 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  JB Priestley - When We Are Married
  Three couples celebrating silver weddings discover they are not married.
2. 07:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
  A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
4. 09:00
  The Meow Show With Ed Reardon and Elgar
  Ed Reardon and his feline companion Elgar consider the role of cats in the radio archives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  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.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
3. 13:00
  Just a Girl—Series 4 Omnibus
  Teenagers Amy and Ryley are falling for each other. How can Amy tell him she is trans?
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Ben Okri
  The poet and novelist Ben Okri chooses music from Otis Redding and Scenes From Nigeria.
5. 14:15
  Down Your Way—Muriel Gray in Fort William
  The author and broadcaster explores the wilds of the Scottish Highlands.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
  A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
7. 16:00
  JB Priestley - When We Are Married
  Three couples celebrating silver weddings discover they are not married.
8. 17:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Drama on 4—Ed Hime - Obey the Wave
  Sci-fi writer Alec Turin probes the disappearance of 32 members of a 1970s religious cult.
2. 18:45
  Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce
  Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?
3. 19:00
  The Meow Show With Ed Reardon and Elgar
  Ed Reardon and his feline companion Elgar consider the role of cats in the radio archives.
4. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Sleep
  5/6Satan has never been to sleep, so Thomas and the Professor try to give him 40 winks.
5. 22:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—Shelley Berman
  4/4One of America's greatest Jewish comics, Shelley Berman performs.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alice Fraser 2/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Alice Fraser.
7. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Breaking Up
  2/6Stephen K Amos, Susan Murray, Tom Craine and Josie Long present a guide to breaking up.
8. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 2, Adam Ant
  2/5Des Lynham and Sue Cook's secrets are revealed, plus special guest Adam Ant.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Drama on 4—Ed Hime - Obey the Wave
  Sci-fi writer Alec Turin probes the disappearance of 32 members of a 1970s religious cult.
2. 00:45
  Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce
  Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?
3. 01:00
  Just a Girl—Series 4 Omnibus
  Teenagers Amy and Ryley are falling for each other. How can Amy tell him she is trans?
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Ben Okri
  The poet and novelist Ben Okri chooses music from Otis Redding and Scenes From Nigeria.
5. 02:15
  Down Your Way—Muriel Gray in Fort William
  The author and broadcaster explores the wilds of the Scottish Highlands.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
  A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
7. 04:00
  JB Priestley - When We Are Married
  Three couples celebrating silver weddings discover they are not married.
8. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.

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