BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 21 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1
  1/4A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Simon Thurley & Susan Blackmore
  Simon Thurley and Dr Susan Blackmore discuss their favourite books with Sue MacGregor.(R)
3. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player
  5/6With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack.
4. 01:30
  Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed
  Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Return
  1/10A tale of thwarted love and ambition set amongst the woodsmen and women of Little Hintock.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Telegraph
  11/15In 1870, the telegraph system came under the control of the post office.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—1. The Landlady and Her Lovers
  1/10Recently widowed Eirlys Richards welcomes a new guest at her lively boarding house.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 1
  1/5Despite a poverty-stricken childhood and family problems, Harry shows promise at school.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 1
  1/2The Greeks are laying siege to Troy to win back their abducted queen Helen.
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
11. 04:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet
  4/5Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.
12. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Self-Sufficiency
  3/4Pam Ayres talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 2
  How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye
  6/6The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.
2. 06:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
3. 07:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures
  4/6It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round.
4. 07:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media
  4/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle
  Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!
7. 09:00
  Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
8. 09:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 6
  6/6Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2
  2/2Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.
10. 11:00
  Michael Carson - West Wirral Story
  A daughter takes her mum to begin a new life in an old people's home.
11. 11:15
  Hattie Naylor - Chinese Whispers—Little Emperors
  2/2A young Chinese boy rebels against traditions, while his grandfather reminisces about Mao.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle
  Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!
3. 13:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye
  6/6The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.
4. 13:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited?
  2/10Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love?
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War
  12/15In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort.
7. 14:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef
  2/10Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand the formidable Theda.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 2
  2/5A financial stroke of luck enables Harry to give up his day job and focus on music.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2
  2/2Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton
  5/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton
11. 16:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 6
  6/6Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.
12. 17:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures
  4/6It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round.
13. 17:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media
  4/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 18:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 4, Michelle McManus
  1/3Michelle McManus talks to her parents about winning Pop Idol back in 2003.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle
  Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!
5. 20:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye
  6/6The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.
6. 20:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
7. 21:00
  Michael Carson - West Wirral Story
  A daughter takes her mum to begin a new life in an old people's home.
8. 21:15
  Hattie Naylor - Chinese Whispers—Little Emperors
  2/2A young Chinese boy rebels against traditions, while his grandfather reminisces about Mao.
9. 22:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media
  4/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
10. 22:30
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—4. British Greatness
  4/4Paul tests the audience on social cohesion, from weddings to the 2011 summer riots.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nathan Caton 2/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes talks to Nathan Caton. Episode 2 of 2.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 1, Tons of Storm Clouds
  4/6A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. Stars Andy Hamilton
13. 23:30
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2
  2/4Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 00:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 4, Michelle McManus
  1/3Michelle McManus talks to her parents about winning Pop Idol back in 2003.
3. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye
  6/6The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.
4. 01:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited?
  2/10Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love?
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War
  12/15In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef
  2/10Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand the formidable Theda.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 2
  2/5A financial stroke of luck enables Harry to give up his day job and focus on music.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2
  2/2Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton
  5/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton
11. 04:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 6
  6/6Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.
12. 05:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures
  4/6It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round.
13. 05:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media
  4/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.

Wednesday 22 August 2018