BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 16 August 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories
  3/6VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.
2. 06:30
  Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
  Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well-meaning of daughters.
4. 07:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong
  4/4Joe Lycett welcomes Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong to share their secret obsessions.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Great Bank Robbery
  7/26All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Will Smith and Robin Ince.
8. 09:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda
  2/6A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Alan Le May - The Searchers, Episode 1
  1/2When Native Americans kidnap two girls, a team of men set out to find them.
10. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—The Rescue
  4/5Watching Chilean miners being rescued on TV, a father hopes he can rescue his addict son.
11. 11:15
  Peter Sansom - Killing Mr Mort
  Three friends meet to wonder about strange deaths and a large sum of money.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Great Bank Robbery
  7/26All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.
3. 13:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories
  3/6VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.
4. 13:30
  Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
  Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 14
  14/15Merivel must find a way to honour the promise he has made the dying king.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Community Hub
  9/15From 1862, the Post Office Savings Bank offered savings accounts to poorer people.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 4
  4/5Jane's novel is published and Anne's fortunes improve but bad news threatens Jane's health
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 4
  4/5During production of 'The Warp', Campbell made arduous demands.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Alan Le May - The Searchers, Episode 1
  1/2When Native Americans kidnap two girls, a team of men set out to find them.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Will Smith and Robin Ince.
11. 16:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda
  2/6A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well-meaning of daughters.
13. 17:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong
  4/4Joe Lycett welcomes Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong to share their secret obsessions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—4. All Manner of Badness
  4/4Can the Radox's assembled forces win the battle? Epic Tolkien parody.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Hans Fallada
  Fast Show comic Simon Day tells Matthew Parris why he is fascinated by writer Hans Fallada
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Great Bank Robbery
  7/26All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.
5. 20:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories
  3/6VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.
6. 20:30
  Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
  Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.
7. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—The Rescue
  4/5Watching Chilean miners being rescued on TV, a father hopes he can rescue his addict son.
8. 21:15
  Peter Sansom - Killing Mr Mort
  Three friends meet to wonder about strange deaths and a large sum of money.
9. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong
  4/4Joe Lycett welcomes Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong to share their secret obsessions.
10. 22:30
  The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
11. 22:40
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sara Barron. 2/2
  Jessica Fostekew chats to stand-up comic and New York storytelling queen Sara Barron.
12. 22:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 5, Picnic at Toadmouth Rock
  5/6John is keen to road-test his new cagoule on a birthday picnic, but Ken has other plans.
13. 23:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Reality TV
  6/6Mel and Vicki get swept up in Celebrity Big Brother, with two Marilyns and a president.
14. 23:30
  Late—2. From Grieving to Cross-Dressing
  Cross-dressing and grief - bleak, funny and confusing tales of urban life after dark.
15. 23:45
  Roger McGough's Other Half—Episode 2
  2/4Merriment, melancholy and witty wordplay. Quirky sketches and poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—4. All Manner of Badness
  4/4Can the Radox's assembled forces win the battle? Epic Tolkien parody.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Hans Fallada
  Fast Show comic Simon Day tells Matthew Parris why he is fascinated by writer Hans Fallada
3. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories
  3/6VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.
4. 01:30
  Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
  Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 14
  14/15Merivel must find a way to honour the promise he has made the dying king.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Community Hub
  9/15From 1862, the Post Office Savings Bank offered savings accounts to poorer people.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 4
  4/5Jane's novel is published and Anne's fortunes improve but bad news threatens Jane's health
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 4
  4/5During production of 'The Warp', Campbell made arduous demands.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Alan Le May - The Searchers, Episode 1
  1/2When Native Americans kidnap two girls, a team of men set out to find them.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Will Smith and Robin Ince.
11. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda
  2/6A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well-meaning of daughters.
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong
  4/4Joe Lycett welcomes Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong to share their secret obsessions.

Friday 17 August 2018