BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 31 August 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—3. Ancient Forces
  3/4When Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Edwin Lutyens
  Simon Jenkins proposes Edwin Lutyens, architect of New Delhi and the Cenotaph.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 3. Bond
  3/4Suspicion erupts at an 007 convention as the duo hunt for a stolen ring.
4. 01:30
  Rebels - Guy Burgess
  Guy Burgess according to people who knew and worked with him, including brother Nigel.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Sickness
  9/10With Giles lying desperately ill, Grace believes that only one person can save him.
6. 02:15
  On The Beach—Penarth
  4/5How do sailors view beaches from the sea?
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  9/10A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 4
  4/5The British turn on Baltimore. But this time the Americans are prepared.
9. 03:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, A Word of Warning
  2/3The vicar worries that Lady Lufton may find out about the bill that carries his name.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Alan Bennett
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michele Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
11. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Just Say No
  4/6The landladies' daddy battles with hallucinogenic fungus and chips.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
13. 05:30
  Plum House—Series 1, Why Why WI?
  1/6The museum battles to prepare for the annual visit of the Women's Institute.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed
  4/4Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.
2. 06:30
  All Lit Up: A Century of Illumination in Blackpool
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores their lasting attraction of the Blackpool Illuminations.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
4. 07:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 1
  1/4A star-studded cast has great fun with Michael Frayn's hilarious new take on our world.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/13Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese.
6. 08:30
  Doctor in the House—Anatomy
  3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
8. 09:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
9. 10:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, A Gift of Fire
  3/3Miss Dunstable holds a party while Lord Lufton finally returns from his fishing trip.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rowan Slaney: Daughter
  Rowan Slaney joins Amanda Litherland to recommend Daughter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/13Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese.
2. 12:30
  Doctor in the House—Anatomy
  3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
3. 13:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed
  4/4Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.
4. 13:30
  All Lit Up: A Century of Illumination in Blackpool
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores their lasting attraction of the Blackpool Illuminations.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Desperation
  10/10Reconciliation is on the cards, with the recognition of unspoken devotion.
6. 14:15
  On The Beach—St Agnes
  5/5A surfing father and son contemplate the future of polluted St Agnes.
7. 14:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave
  10/10Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 5
  5/5When the British assault fails, a famous poem is written to celebrate American victory.
9. 15:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, A Gift of Fire
  3/3Miss Dunstable holds a party while Lord Lufton finally returns from his fishing trip.
10. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
11. 16:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
13. 17:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 1
  1/4A star-studded cast has great fun with Michael Frayn's hilarious new take on our world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
  4/4Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Edwyn Collins (A-Side)
  7/12Edwyn Collins talks to John Wilson about Gorgeous George, his best-known solo album.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/13Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese.
4. 19:30
  Doctor in the House—Anatomy
  3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
5. 20:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed
  4/4Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.
6. 20:30
  All Lit Up: A Century of Illumination in Blackpool
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores their lasting attraction of the Blackpool Illuminations.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rowan Slaney: Daughter
  Rowan Slaney joins Amanda Litherland to recommend Daughter.
8. 22:00
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 1
  1/4A star-studded cast has great fun with Michael Frayn's hilarious new take on our world.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The hungry comedy team go for an English. Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
10. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 1, Chilling
  4/6Local government officer Martin aspires to be a vigilante, despite high blood pressure.
11. 23:30
  The Party Party—Episode 2
  2/6Prime Minister Action Man explains himself to the nation. With Hugh Laurie.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
  4/4Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Edwyn Collins (A-Side)
  7/12Edwyn Collins talks to John Wilson about Gorgeous George, his best-known solo album.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed
  4/4Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.
4. 01:30
  All Lit Up: A Century of Illumination in Blackpool
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores their lasting attraction of the Blackpool Illuminations.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Desperation
  10/10Reconciliation is on the cards, with the recognition of unspoken devotion.
6. 02:15
  On The Beach—St Agnes
  5/5A surfing father and son contemplate the future of polluted St Agnes.
7. 02:30
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave
  10/10Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 5
  5/5When the British assault fails, a famous poem is written to celebrate American victory.
9. 03:00
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, A Gift of Fire
  3/3Miss Dunstable holds a party while Lord Lufton finally returns from his fishing trip.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
11. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
13. 05:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 1
  1/4A star-studded cast has great fun with Michael Frayn's hilarious new take on our world.

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