BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 4 September 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—1. Voices From the Other Side
  1/10A professional medium takes on a highly efficient but heartless assistant.
2. 00:15
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Evil Awaits
  1/10A student researching the occult comes under the influence of an ancient book of spells.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Joanne Harris & Lisa Jardine
  The Man Booker judge and the author discuss much-loved books with host Sue MacGregor.(R)
4. 01:00
  Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night
  1/5A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing.
5. 01:30
  What's in Your Head
  How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 1
  1/10Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives.
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Origins
  1/30James Naughtie looks at classical music origins in churches and monasteries.
8. 02:30
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings
  1/5The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. Starring Sarah-Jane Holm.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 1
  1/51833: A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.
10. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings
  1/4Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.
11. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, A Good Heart
  1/6With a new school term looming, for the teachers it's D-day minus one.
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4
  How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
2. 06:30
  My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
  David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
3. 07:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
  6/6Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
  1/6When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
  The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 1
  1/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.
9. 10:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
  2/4Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
10. 11:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
11. 11:15
  Rachel Feldberg - Flying
  A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers in a story of grief, revenge and love
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
  The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.
3. 13:00
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
4. 13:30
  My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
  David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 2
  2/10Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Notre Dame
  2/30As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it.
7. 14:30
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 2
  2/5A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning.
9. 15:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
  2/4Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
10. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation.
12. 17:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
  6/6Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.
13. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
  1/6When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—2. Colette's Story
  2/10Colette leaves her dull husband, becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison.
2. 18:15
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
  2/10Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
3. 18:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 1, Lorraine McIntosh
  2/4The singer, actress and composer reveals the five songs that are most important to her.
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
  The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.
6. 20:00
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
7. 20:30
  My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
  David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
8. 21:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
9. 21:15
  Rachel Feldberg - Flying
  A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers in a story of grief, revenge and love
10. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
  1/6When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
11. 22:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Patrick Marber and Peter Curran lie in the darkness, sharing a bunk bed and wondering.
12. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Go to a Party
  2/4Tips on making merry and avoiding being 'de-mingled'.
13. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Green. 1/2
  Rob Deering chats to Matt Green.
14. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 1, An Incredible Amount of Storm Clouds
  6/6Feared Briton General Venables demands executions by sunset. From February 2000.
15. 23:30
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4
  4/4Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—2. Colette's Story
  2/10Colette leaves her dull husband, becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison.
2. 00:15
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
  2/10Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
3. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 1, Lorraine McIntosh
  2/4The singer, actress and composer reveals the five songs that are most important to her.
4. 01:00
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
5. 01:30
  My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
  David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 2
  2/10Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload.
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Notre Dame
  2/30As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it.
8. 02:30
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 2
  2/5A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning.
10. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
  2/4Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
11. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation.
13. 05:00
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
  6/6Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.
14. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
  1/6When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.

Wednesday 5 September 2018