BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 15 August 2018

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches
  2/6The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.
2. 06:30
  Evita's Odyssey
  The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Anyone for a Cruise to Cherbourg?
  3/6The singing duo wonder why their agent is being uncharacteristically nice.
4. 07:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Handyman
  5/6Josh employs handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, Whittlesea Regatta
  4/6All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
  Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6With Francis Wheen, Carmen Callil, Fred Housego and Victoria Glendinning.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6There's a dinner surprise on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
9. 10:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—3. Final Curtain
  3/3Richard embarks on a dangerous affair and tragedy strikes the company.
10. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Scaling Never
  3/5After a death, Jacob prays for a miracle. His father is in charge at church, after all.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—DC Jackson - My Romantic History
  Poignant and witty drama about love and memory.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, Whittlesea Regatta
  4/6All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
  Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
3. 13:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches
  2/6The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.
4. 13:30
  Evita's Odyssey
  The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 13
  13/15Safely returned to England, Merivel finds much has changed, for Margaret is in love.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Love Letters
  8/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates the role of love letters in the history of the Post Office.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 3
  3/5At Jane's invitation, Anne goes with her new employer to Bath where more revelations await
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 3
  3/5The nine-hour drama 'Illuminatus!' becomes Ken Campbell's first epic production.
9. 15:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—3. Final Curtain
  3/3Richard embarks on a dangerous affair and tragedy strikes the company.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6With Francis Wheen, Carmen Callil, Fred Housego and Victoria Glendinning.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6There's a dinner surprise on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Anyone for a Cruise to Cherbourg?
  3/6The singing duo wonder why their agent is being uncharacteristically nice.
13. 17:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Handyman
  5/6Josh employs handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
  3/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Julia Morris
  6/7The Australian stand-up chats to Bruce Morton about her British stage career.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, Whittlesea Regatta
  4/6All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
  Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
5. 20:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches
  2/6The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.
6. 20:30
  Evita's Odyssey
  The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.
7. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Scaling Never
  3/5After a death, Jacob prays for a miracle. His father is in charge at church, after all.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—DC Jackson - My Romantic History
  Poignant and witty drama about love and memory.
9. 22:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Handyman
  5/6Josh employs handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby.
10. 22:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Testing Times
  5/6Lucy must either pass her A-levels or leave the resistance.
11. 23:00
  Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Faye causes havoc when she decides to gatecrash her boss's wedding.
12. 23:15
  Foley and McColl: The Interview—The Moroccan Striped Pig
  2/6The duo tells Parky about their strange first meeting. With Michael Parkinson.
13. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5The government retainer is under threat when Prentiss McCabe is given a difficult task.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
  3/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Julia Morris
  6/7The Australian stand-up chats to Bruce Morton about her British stage career.
3. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches
  2/6The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.
4. 01:30
  Evita's Odyssey
  The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 13
  13/15Safely returned to England, Merivel finds much has changed, for Margaret is in love.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Love Letters
  8/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates the role of love letters in the history of the Post Office.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 3
  3/5At Jane's invitation, Anne goes with her new employer to Bath where more revelations await
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 3
  3/5The nine-hour drama 'Illuminatus!' becomes Ken Campbell's first epic production.
9. 03:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—3. Final Curtain
  3/3Richard embarks on a dangerous affair and tragedy strikes the company.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6With Francis Wheen, Carmen Callil, Fred Housego and Victoria Glendinning.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6There's a dinner surprise on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Anyone for a Cruise to Cherbourg?
  3/6The singing duo wonder why their agent is being uncharacteristically nice.
13. 05:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Handyman
  5/6Josh employs handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby.

Thursday 16 August 2018