BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 23 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
2. 06:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
4. 07:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
  Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
  4/8Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
8. 09:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
  3/6Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
9. 10:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
10. 11:00
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver
  When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel.
11. 11:15
  Dave Sheasby - The Amazing Ratman Story
  A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims that he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
  4/8Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
3. 13:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
4. 13:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Code
  14/15When a national post code system was introduced in the 1970s, it met with resistance.
7. 14:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe
  4/10Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs to hire a private detective.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 4
  4/5Having damaged his voice with drink and drugs Harry turns to a bizarre alternative therapy
9. 15:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 16:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
  3/6Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
13. 17:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
  Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 4
  4/4Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds. Who will survive? Read by Rhashan Stone.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Captain James Cook
  Media executive and broadcaster Greg Dyke chooses explorer Captain James Cook.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
  4/8Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
5. 20:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
6. 20:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
7. 21:00
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver
  When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel.
8. 21:15
  Dave Sheasby - The Amazing Ratman Story
  A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims that he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin.
9. 22:00
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
  Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
10. 22:30
  The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
11. 22:45
  Foley and McColl: The Interview—Cool As You Like
  3/6After a bust-up, Sean moves to the Antarctic. Ten years later, Hamish goes to find him.
12. 23:00
  Hut 33—Series 1, Bridge Too Far
  1/6Three wartime code-breakers tackle Nazi ciphers, but hate each other. From June 2007.
13. 23:30
  Late—3. From Dating to Mothering
  Dodgy advice on-air and a restless baby - funny, confusing tales of urban life after dark.
14. 23:45
  Roger McGough's Other Half—Episode 3
  3/4Merriment, melancholy and witty wordplay in equal measure.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 4
  4/4Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds. Who will survive? Read by Rhashan Stone.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Captain James Cook
  Media executive and broadcaster Greg Dyke chooses explorer Captain James Cook.
3. 01:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
4. 01:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Code
  14/15When a national post code system was introduced in the 1970s, it met with resistance.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe
  4/10Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs to hire a private detective.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 4
  4/5Having damaged his voice with drink and drugs Harry turns to a bizarre alternative therapy
9. 03:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
  3/6Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
13. 05:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
  Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.

Friday 24 August 2018