BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 10 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun—4. The April Witch / The Fog Horn
  4/4Including the story that led to the 1953 film The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—William Shakespeare
  Poetry curator Daisy Goodwin nominates the Bard himself, William Shakespeare.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 4. Nine Points of the Law
  Bunny is forced to extemporise when the theft of a valuable painting seems to go wrong.
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—The Radical North
  8/10Melvyn Bragg on the radical north, from the Peterloo Massacre to the suffragettes.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 9
  9/15With the loss of Margaret and his bear dead, Merivel needs new purpose.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Mail Coach
  4/15Introduced in 1784, the mail coach slashed journey times by two thirds.
7. 02:30
  Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—4. Little White Crosses
  4/5A canal and a mosquito in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 4
  4/5As roots reggae becomes popular, many black teenagers are drawn instead to lovers' rock.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy, 2. Purgatorio
  2/3On their journey, Dante and Virgil encounter numerous souls who have gone before them.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Antony Worrall-Thompson
  4/6The celebrity chef and writer quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft
  1/6Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress, so he and Maud try a crafty swap.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay
  3/4Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
2. 06:30
  The Matter of the North—The 20th-Century North
  9/10Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, So This Is What Happiness Is All About
  1/6The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return to Winterleaf Gunner proves to be short-lived.
4. 07:30
  Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
  3/3After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 13
  13/13A look at love, sex and marriage, plus the tense climax in the hunt for the Time Trousers.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Family Album
  6/8Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. From February 1989.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy, 3. Paradiso
  3/3Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Emma Gannon: Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange
  Emma Gannon 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 13
  13/13A look at love, sex and marriage, plus the tense climax in the hunt for the Time Trousers.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
4. 13:30
  The Matter of the North—The 20th-Century North
  9/10Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 10
  10/15Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Freepost
  5/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office improved efficiency in the 1800s.
7. 14:30
  Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve
  5/5The old ones are still sometimes the best. Drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 5
  5/5Jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style which has crossed into the mainstream.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy, 3. Paradiso
  3/3Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Family Album
  6/8Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. From February 1989.
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, So This Is What Happiness Is All About
  1/6The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return to Winterleaf Gunner proves to be short-lived.
13. 17:30
  Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
  3/3After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Philip Levene - Cold Storage
  A frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (B-Side)
  2/12The audience questions Robbie about Life Thru a Lens, his debut solo album.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 13
  13/13A look at love, sex and marriage, plus the tense climax in the hunt for the Time Trousers.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
6. 20:30
  The Matter of the North—The 20th-Century North
  9/10Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Emma Gannon: Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange
  Emma Gannon joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
  3/3After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.
9. 22:30
  Funny From the Fringe—2018, Episode 1
  Jayde Adams brings us the sights, sounds and smells of the world's biggest arts festival.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jacob Hawley. 1/2
  Arthur Smith chats to Jacob Hawley about all things Fringe.
11. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 1, Diversity
  1/6Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer who wants inner peace, but is held back.
12. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Alastair Campbell interviews Alistair McGowan
  5/6The impressionist and the spin doctor in the tag-team talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Philip Levene - Cold Storage
  A frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (B-Side)
  2/12The audience questions Robbie about Life Thru a Lens, his debut solo album.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—The 20th-Century North
  9/10Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 10
  10/15Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Freepost
  5/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office improved efficiency in the 1800s.
7. 02:30
  Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve
  5/5The old ones are still sometimes the best. Drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 5
  5/5Jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style which has crossed into the mainstream.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy, 3. Paradiso
  3/3Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Family Album
  6/8Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. From February 1989.
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, So This Is What Happiness Is All About
  1/6The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return to Winterleaf Gunner proves to be short-lived.
13. 05:30
  Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
  3/3After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.

Saturday 11 August 2018