BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 August 2018

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—1. Arthur's Journey
  1/4A timid commuter meets the cat-like residents of a French village.
2. 00:30
  Frankly Speaking—Bernard Levin
  The journalist and acerbic interviewer answers the questions in the BBC's interview series
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished
  1/4The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.
4. 01:30
  Front Row—Leonard Bernstein: A Centenary Celebration
  100 years after Bernstein's birth, his son, biographer and pupil discuss his life and work
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Suspicions
  7/10Grace turns to her former lover Giles, while her husband is devoted elsewhere.
6. 02:15
  On The Beach—Dymchurch
  2/5Paulette Randall recalls childhood outings from London to Dymchurch.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—7. The Town Clerk
  7/10Will Owain Owen, the town clerk of Llantwit-on-Sea, get away with his financial scam?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 2
  2/5Six days after landing, the British defeat the Americans at Bladensburg.
9. 03:00
  Herman Melville - Moby Dick—Episode 2
  2/2Fedullah's prophecy is revealed, as Captain Ahab's pursuit reaches a terrifying climax.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Enfield, West, Green
  6/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman receive exhibits as donations to their infinitely vast museum.
11. 04:30
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Down Memory Lane
  3/7Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
12. 05:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, A Paler Shade of White
  5/6Trisha has an unexpected visitor, while Clare decorates with a vengeance.
13. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2018
  From Cromer, Tim Vine presents the chat show where the great British public are the stars.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story
  2/4A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.
2. 06:30
  A Very Theatrical Revolution
  Dominic Dromgoole goes in search of Shakespeare's indoor playhouse, Blackfriars Theatre.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Practice Makes Perfect
  5/6It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.
4. 07:30
  Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 1 - 73 Seconds
  1/3Storyteller Sarah Kendall returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The Ghost Ship
  6/6Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 12/08/1958
  Kenneth Horne hitches a lift in a helicopter, and Hornerama investigates sport.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and Roy Hattersley.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully.
9. 10:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, Two Different Sets of People
  1/3A young vicar is attracted by the country house parties, little knowing the repercussions.
10. 11:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Jetsam
  2/5A lonely man takes his father's old diving equipment out to sea.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Lesley Bruce - An Interlude of Men
  Bren and Hilly have always been friends, so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The Ghost Ship
  6/6Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 12/08/1958
  Kenneth Horne hitches a lift in a helicopter, and Hornerama investigates sport.
3. 13:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story
  2/4A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.
4. 13:30
  A Very Theatrical Revolution
  Dominic Dromgoole goes in search of Shakespeare's indoor playhouse, Blackfriars Theatre.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Separation
  8/10The injured Doctor Fitzpiers writes to Grace, and hopes are raised and dashed.
6. 14:15
  On The Beach—Port la Nouvelle
  3/5Andrew Kötting compares French and British beach culture.
7. 14:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness
  8/10Will starstruck 16-year-old Joyce escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 3
  3/5The invading British enter a deserted White House, feasting before setting it ablaze.
9. 15:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, Two Different Sets of People
  1/3A young vicar is attracted by the country house parties, little knowing the repercussions.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and Roy Hattersley.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Practice Makes Perfect
  5/6It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.
13. 17:30
  Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 1 - 73 Seconds
  1/3Storyteller Sarah Kendall returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—2. Feeling Watched
  2/4Vezin realises that the cat-like villagers are watching him closely.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle
  1/6Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The Ghost Ship
  6/6Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 12/08/1958
  Kenneth Horne hitches a lift in a helicopter, and Hornerama investigates sport.
5. 20:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story
  2/4A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.
6. 20:30
  A Very Theatrical Revolution
  Dominic Dromgoole goes in search of Shakespeare's indoor playhouse, Blackfriars Theatre.
7. 21:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Jetsam
  2/5A lonely man takes his father's old diving equipment out to sea.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Lesley Bruce - An Interlude of Men
  Bren and Hilly have always been friends, so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help
9. 22:00
  Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 1 - 73 Seconds
  1/3Storyteller Sarah Kendall returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.
10. 22:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'.
  1/4Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Chris Lang. 2/3
  Paul Garner chats again to Unforgotten creator Chris Lang about his comedy roots.
12. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 2
  2/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
13. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5Roguish Martin enters the Lords as Charles takes on a Big Brother 'star'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—2. Feeling Watched
  2/4Vezin realises that the cat-like villagers are watching him closely.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle
  1/6Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story
  2/4A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.
4. 01:30
  A Very Theatrical Revolution
  Dominic Dromgoole goes in search of Shakespeare's indoor playhouse, Blackfriars Theatre.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Separation
  8/10The injured Doctor Fitzpiers writes to Grace, and hopes are raised and dashed.
6. 02:15
  On The Beach—Port la Nouvelle
  3/5Andrew Kötting compares French and British beach culture.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness
  8/10Will starstruck 16-year-old Joyce escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 3
  3/5The invading British enter a deserted White House, feasting before setting it ablaze.
9. 03:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, Two Different Sets of People
  1/3A young vicar is attracted by the country house parties, little knowing the repercussions.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and Roy Hattersley.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Practice Makes Perfect
  5/6It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.
13. 05:30
  Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 1 - 73 Seconds
  1/3Storyteller Sarah Kendall returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.

Thursday 30 August 2018