BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 14 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast
  1/4The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Michael Dobbs & Antony Beevor
  Sue MacGregor, Michael Dobbs and Antony Beevor discuss favourite books.(R)
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver
  The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done.
4. 01:30
  The Matter of the North—Northern Power: Speaking From the North
  10/10Melvyn Bragg on 'speaking from the north' and what the future might hold for the north.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 11
  11/15Merivel has sought out the beguiling Louise de Flamanville. Can she offer him solace?
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Penny Black
  6/15Dominic Sandbrook looks at the arrival of Universal Penny Postage in 1840.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 1
  1/5A lifelong friend discovers Jane may have been murdered and begins to present her case.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 1
  1/5The writer, director and maverick's life, from Gants Hills to repertory theatre.
9. 03:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—1. Overtures and Beginners
  1/3Richard Herncastle leaves his dead-end job to join his uncle's music hall act.
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
11. 04:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe
  3/5Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes
12. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Horses
  2/4Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 1
  Nicholas Parsons chairs, with Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
  1/6When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
2. 06:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
  Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
3. 07:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Spring Awakening
  3/6A Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge.
4. 07:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play
  A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants.
7. 09:00
  Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
8. 09:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
9. 10:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—2. First Night
  2/3'On the halls' in 1913. Richard gets closer to Nancy, but Burrard's fears deepen.
10. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—DJ Britton - When Greed Becomes Hunger, The Pen
  2/2Three years after the collapse of the food market, Phil and Sian attempt to make amends.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play
  A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants.
3. 13:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
  1/6When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
4. 13:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
  Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 12
  12/15In England, Merivel faces the music, fights a duel, and ponders on death and marriage.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Business Post
  7/15Thanks to cheap postage, businesses could advertise and interact with people more directly
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 2
  2/5Jane and Anne suspect adultery in the Austen family. Anne feels compelled to take action.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 2
  2/5Campbell's disastrous experience at the Royal Court Theatre shapes his career.
9. 15:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—2. First Night
  2/3'On the halls' in 1913. Richard gets closer to Nancy, but Burrard's fears deepen.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Haynes, McCandless, Crystal
  4/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Natalie Haynes, David McCandless and David Crystal.
11. 16:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
12. 17:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Spring Awakening
  3/6A Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge.
13. 17:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 18:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 3, AL Kennedy
  2/3Author AL Kennedy talks to her mother about life, literature and Shakespeare.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play
  A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants.
5. 20:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
  1/6When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
6. 20:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
  Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
7. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—DJ Britton - When Greed Becomes Hunger, The Pen
  2/2Three years after the collapse of the food market, Phil and Sian attempt to make amends.
9. 22:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
10. 22:30
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—3. British Culture
  3/4Paul tests the audience on their knowledge of British newspapers, TV, art and film.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sara Barron. 1/2
  Jessica Fostekew chats to stand-up comic and New York storytelling queen Sara Barron.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 1, Even More Storm Clouds
  3/6Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'.
13. 23:30
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1
  1/4Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 00:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 3, AL Kennedy
  2/3Author AL Kennedy talks to her mother about life, literature and Shakespeare.
3. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
  1/6When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
4. 01:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
  Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 12
  12/15In England, Merivel faces the music, fights a duel, and ponders on death and marriage.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Business Post
  7/15Thanks to cheap postage, businesses could advertise and interact with people more directly
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 2
  2/5Jane and Anne suspect adultery in the Austen family. Anne feels compelled to take action.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 2
  2/5Campbell's disastrous experience at the Royal Court Theatre shapes his career.
9. 03:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—2. First Night
  2/3'On the halls' in 1913. Richard gets closer to Nancy, but Burrard's fears deepen.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Haynes, McCandless, Crystal
  4/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Natalie Haynes, David McCandless and David Crystal.
11. 04:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
12. 05:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Spring Awakening
  3/6A Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge.
13. 05:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.

Wednesday 15 August 2018