BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 September 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—3. The Treacherous Invitation
  3/10Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates.
2. 06:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 3
  3/10The search for the stolen Greek Fire intensifies, as the prime suspects are grilled.
3. 06:30
  A Menace to Society
  Lifelong fan Danny Wallace celebrates the Beano comic in its 75th anniversary year.
4. 07:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
  2/4Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
5. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Bungalese Spies
  3/19Povey is in hot water with his wife and HMS Troutbridge sets sail on a secret mission.
7. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 01/10/1958
  Kenneth Horne presents The Bobby Beamish Story, and Hornerama looks at advertising.
8. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
9. 09:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—23-27 July 1918
  An outbreak of flu is reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting 1,000 prisoners.
11. 11:00
  Irish International—An Irishman's Guide to Paris by Robert McLiam Wilson
  3/3Robert McLiam Wilson's story about terrorism striking his adopted city, Paris.
12. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 3. No Foes Shall Stay His Might
  3/4Aided by a powerful spirit, a hunter is after Pilgrim, who tries to save himself.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Bungalese Spies
  3/19Povey is in hot water with his wife and HMS Troutbridge sets sail on a secret mission.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 01/10/1958
  Kenneth Horne presents The Bobby Beamish Story, and Hornerama looks at advertising.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—3. The Treacherous Invitation
  3/10Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates.
4. 13:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 3
  3/10The search for the stolen Greek Fire intensifies, as the prime suspects are grilled.
5. 13:30
  A Menace to Society
  Lifelong fan Danny Wallace celebrates the Beano comic in its 75th anniversary year.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 3
  3/10Bond must get into Dahum with the assistance of the beautiful Blessing.
7. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Puritans
  13/30Oliver Cromwell not only appreciated music but also employed former royal composers.
8. 14:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—3. Away Break
  3/5Helen's plans for a libido-boosting getaway is thwarted by her mother-in-law.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 3
  3/5Heston finds the 1660 irresistible recipe for Quaking Pudding extraordinarily difficult.
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—23-27 July 1918
  An outbreak of flu is reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting 1,000 prisoners.
11. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
12. 16:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
13. 17:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
  2/4Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
14. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Catch My Breath—3. Connections
  3/5Two women, two Adams. But what is the connection? Are they demon or liberator?
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell
  4/6Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Bungalese Spies
  3/19Povey is in hot water with his wife and HMS Troutbridge sets sail on a secret mission.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 01/10/1958
  Kenneth Horne presents The Bobby Beamish Story, and Hornerama looks at advertising.
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—3. The Treacherous Invitation
  3/10Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates.
6. 20:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 3
  3/10The search for the stolen Greek Fire intensifies, as the prime suspects are grilled.
7. 20:30
  A Menace to Society
  Lifelong fan Danny Wallace celebrates the Beano comic in its 75th anniversary year.
8. 21:00
  Irish International—An Irishman's Guide to Paris by Robert McLiam Wilson
  3/3Robert McLiam Wilson's story about terrorism striking his adopted city, Paris.
9. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 3. No Foes Shall Stay His Might
  3/4Aided by a powerful spirit, a hunter is after Pilgrim, who tries to save himself.
10. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy.
11. 22:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 4. 'My broken heart needs fixing'.
  4/4Sarah tackles problems including 'Tonight is the night two become one - I'm leaving you'.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Lou Sanders 2/2
  Laura Lexx is joined by Lou Sanders.
13. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Pain of the Mastersons
  5/6The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.
14. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 3, A Rocket for Defence
  1/4Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—3. Connections
  3/5Two women, two Adams. But what is the connection? Are they demon or liberator?
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell
  4/6Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—3. The Treacherous Invitation
  3/10Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates.
4. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 3
  3/10The search for the stolen Greek Fire intensifies, as the prime suspects are grilled.
5. 01:30
  A Menace to Society
  Lifelong fan Danny Wallace celebrates the Beano comic in its 75th anniversary year.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 3
  3/10Bond must get into Dahum with the assistance of the beautiful Blessing.
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Puritans
  13/30Oliver Cromwell not only appreciated music but also employed former royal composers.
8. 02:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—3. Away Break
  3/5Helen's plans for a libido-boosting getaway is thwarted by her mother-in-law.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 3
  3/5Heston finds the 1660 irresistible recipe for Quaking Pudding extraordinarily difficult.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—23-27 July 1918
  An outbreak of flu is reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting 1,000 prisoners.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
12. 04:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
13. 05:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
  2/4Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
14. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy.

Thursday 20 September 2018