BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 September 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host
  1/5Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Eoin Colfer & Katharine Whitehorn
  Eoin Colfer and Katharine Whitehorn join Sue to discuss their favourite children's books.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—1. The Cave of Secrets
  1/10The ex-commando comes across an enemy plot to capture a British secret weapon.
4. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 1
  1/10The Tudor detective desperately seeks clues in the stinking London heat.
5. 01:30
  Dick Barton: A Very Special Agent
  Alexander Armstrong examines the impact and popularity of special agent Dick Barton.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 1
  1/10In 1969 London, Bond meets the mysterious and attractive Bryce Fitzjohn.
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Sun King
  11/30How English composer John Dunstable's music travelled to the Burgundy court.
8. 02:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—1. Let's Get Physical
  1/5A lighter look at women reaching their 40s and growing old disgracefully.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 1
  1/5Heston Blumenthal recreates a recipe from the oldest extant cookbook in English.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 July 1918
  Epic war drama set in 1918 when the Russian Soviet Republic adopted its first constitution
11. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, The System
  3/6Mr Maxwell lands himself In trouble.
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Notes from the Underground
  3/6Confusion as the British Embassy assesses the local political outlook.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 6
  How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—2. Formula for Death
  2/10Our hero learns more about the secret weapon and sets off to secure its instructions.
2. 06:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 2
  2/10Cromwell orders Shardlake to track down some Greek Fire, an ancient and deadly weapon.
3. 06:30
  The House That Jazz Built
  Paul Merton celebrates Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
4. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
5. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Smugglers
  3/6The local seafarers' pub is serving only coffee. Who better than Milton to sort it out?
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Guests
  2/6The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.
7. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick
  The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage.
8. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 3
  3/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
9. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8Poet John Hegley entertains an audience with a microphone and a book of verse.
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 July 1918
  The Board of Agriculture reported a rise in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000.
11. 11:00
  Irish International—More Credible Than the Truth by Philip Ó Ceallaigh
  2/3Bucharest-based Philip O Ceallaigh reflects on post-boom Ireland.
12. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 2. Then Fancies Flee Away
  2/4Mankind's hero is forced to help a young lad who has lain in a coma for seven years.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Guests
  2/6The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick
  The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—2. Formula for Death
  2/10Our hero learns more about the secret weapon and sets off to secure its instructions.
4. 13:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 2
  2/10Cromwell orders Shardlake to track down some Greek Fire, an ancient and deadly weapon.
5. 13:30
  The House That Jazz Built
  Paul Merton celebrates Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 2
  2/10Bond is sent as an undercover journalist to Zanzarim in West Africa.
7. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Violin
  12/30The design of the violin was perfected in Cremona around 1700.
8. 14:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—2. Empowerment By Default
  2/5Helen decides it is never too late to embark upon a major business venture.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 2
  2/5Heston recreates a 1430 meat parfait disguised as fruit, first served for Henry IV.
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 July 1918
  The Board of Agriculture reported a rise in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000.
11. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins with Dave Gorman, Anita Anand, Mark Evans and Jenny Eclair.
12. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6How far will some residents go to make sure that the sale of a certain cottage suceeds?
13. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
14. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Smugglers
  3/6The local seafarers' pub is serving only coffee. Who better than Milton to sort it out?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Catch My Breath—2. Hiding
  2/5Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police, but who is hiding with them?
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 3, Eve Graham
  The New Seekers singer Eve Graham chats to Phil Cunningham about her life.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Guests
  2/6The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Take Your Pick
  The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a national coal shortage.
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—2. Formula for Death
  2/10Our hero learns more about the secret weapon and sets off to secure its instructions.
6. 20:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 2
  2/10Cromwell orders Shardlake to track down some Greek Fire, an ancient and deadly weapon.
7. 20:30
  The House That Jazz Built
  Paul Merton celebrates Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
8. 21:00
  Irish International—More Credible Than the Truth by Philip Ó Ceallaigh
  2/3Bucharest-based Philip O Ceallaigh reflects on post-boom Ireland.
9. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 2. Then Fancies Flee Away
  2/4Mankind's hero is forced to help a young lad who has lain in a coma for seven years.
10. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Smugglers
  3/6The local seafarers' pub is serving only coffee. Who better than Milton to sort it out?
11. 22:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Patrick 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 Get Out More
  4/4Popping out to stay in and camping - the writer shares his life-coach tips.
13. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 4, The Magnificent Five
  2/6The Questers must help a village protect itself for the evil bandit king El Maldado.
14. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Rod holds a museum press conference, and Walter hits on Susie Maltby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—2. Hiding
  2/5Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police, but who is hiding with them?
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 3, Eve Graham
  The New Seekers singer Eve Graham chats to Phil Cunningham about her life.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—2. Formula for Death
  2/10Our hero learns more about the secret weapon and sets off to secure its instructions.
4. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 2
  2/10Cromwell orders Shardlake to track down some Greek Fire, an ancient and deadly weapon.
5. 01:30
  The House That Jazz Built
  Paul Merton celebrates Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 2
  2/10Bond is sent as an undercover journalist to Zanzarim in West Africa.
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Violin
  12/30The design of the violin was perfected in Cremona around 1700.
8. 02:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—2. Empowerment By Default
  2/5Helen decides it is never too late to embark upon a major business venture.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 2
  2/5Heston recreates a 1430 meat parfait disguised as fruit, first served for Henry IV.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 July 1918
  The Board of Agriculture reported a rise in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000.
11. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins with Dave Gorman, Anita Anand, Mark Evans and Jenny Eclair.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6How far will some residents go to make sure that the sale of a certain cottage suceeds?
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
14. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Smugglers
  3/6The local seafarers' pub is serving only coffee. Who better than Milton to sort it out?

Wednesday 19 September 2018