BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 22 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
2. 06:30
  The Reluctant Lama
  The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
4. 07:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan
  6/6Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket
  5/6Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958
  Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
9. 10:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
10. 11:00
  Deborah Moggach - A Real Countrywoman
  A campaign is started to stop a ring road going through a little wood.
11. 11:15
  Diana Webster - Trio
  In the aftermath of a love triangle, three interpretations of who is to blame.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket
  5/6Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958
  Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English.
3. 13:00
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
4. 13:30
  The Reluctant Lama
  The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts
  3/10Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Job in a Million
  13/15In the 1930s, the GPO was a model employer, offering staff a secure career path.
7. 14:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier
  3/10Frustrated hotel manager Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business venture
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 3
  3/5Despite success, Harry Nilsson's drinking and drug-taking spiral out of control.
9. 15:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
13. 17:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan
  6/6Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3
  3/4Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed.
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills
  7/7Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket
  5/6Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958
  Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English.
5. 20:00
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
6. 20:30
  The Reluctant Lama
  The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.
7. 21:00
  Deborah Moggach - A Real Countrywoman
  A campaign is started to stop a ring road going through a little wood.
8. 21:15
  Diana Webster - Trio
  In the aftermath of a love triangle, three interpretations of who is to blame.
9. 22:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan
  6/6Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.
10. 22:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy
  6/6Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...
11. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
  1/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
12. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Can Prentiss and McCabe's medicine help the government sort out the NHS?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3
  3/4Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills
  7/7Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.
3. 01:00
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
4. 01:30
  The Reluctant Lama
  The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts
  3/10Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Job in a Million
  13/15In the 1930s, the GPO was a model employer, offering staff a secure career path.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier
  3/10Frustrated hotel manager Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business venture
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 3
  3/5Despite success, Harry Nilsson's drinking and drug-taking spiral out of control.
9. 03:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
13. 05:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan
  6/6Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.

Thursday 23 August 2018