BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 20 September 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—4. The Nest of Rats
  4/10The gang gets more ruthless in its pursuit of the secret weapon. Will our hero jump ship?
2. 06:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 4
  4/10Shardlake and Barak's investigation leads them to the ruins of St Bartholew's monastery.
3. 06:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Kulvinder Ghir
  One of the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attempts to bring stand-up to his homeland.
4. 07:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.
5. 07:30
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Tom has organised a special summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons?
6. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know
  8/8Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
8. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Sylvia Plath
  4/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
9. 09:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—30 July - 3 August 1918
  Allied forces arrive in northern Russia to support the White Army.
11. 11:00
  Trevor Hoyle - The Dying Art of Letter Writing
  Malcolm wants to sell the paper mill, but his Aunt Emmie declares "Over my dead body!".
12. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 4. 'Gainst All Disaster
  4/4Mankind's immortal hero must help Joseph of Arimethea - held captive by a malevolent angel
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know
  8/8Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—4. The Nest of Rats
  4/10The gang gets more ruthless in its pursuit of the secret weapon. Will our hero jump ship?
4. 13:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 4
  4/10Shardlake and Barak's investigation leads them to the ruins of St Bartholew's monastery.
5. 13:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Kulvinder Ghir
  One of the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attempts to bring stand-up to his homeland.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 4
  4/10Blessing has gone, but Bond must reach Port Dunbar to learn more about the civil war.
7. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Restoration
  14/30The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music.
8. 14:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—4. Comparisons
  4/5Helen accepts an invitation to a school reunion party, hoping to feel superior.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 4
  4/5Heston offers a modern twist on Tipsy Cake, examining the English obsession with pineapple
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—30 July - 3 August 1918
  Allied forces arrive in northern Russia to support the White Army.
11. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Sylvia Plath
  4/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
12. 16:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.
13. 17:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.
14. 17:30
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Tom has organised a special summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Catch My Breath—4. Let's Party
  4/5It's party time for Adam, but his guests prove to be far from ordinary.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Philip K Dick
  Michael Sheen champions Philip K Dick who has had an influence on his production of Hamlet
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know
  8/8Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—4. The Nest of Rats
  4/10The gang gets more ruthless in its pursuit of the secret weapon. Will our hero jump ship?
6. 20:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 4
  4/10Shardlake and Barak's investigation leads them to the ruins of St Bartholew's monastery.
7. 20:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Kulvinder Ghir
  One of the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attempts to bring stand-up to his homeland.
8. 21:00
  Trevor Hoyle - The Dying Art of Letter Writing
  Malcolm wants to sell the paper mill, but his Aunt Emmie declares "Over my dead body!".
9. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 4. 'Gainst All Disaster
  4/4Mankind's immortal hero must help Joseph of Arimethea - held captive by a malevolent angel
10. 22:00
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Tom has organised a special summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons?
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 2
  2/6A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public.
12. 23:00
  Hut 33—Series 1, Food
  5/6The Bletchley Park code-breakers think of some new ways to improve wartime rations.
13. 23:30
  The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
  3/6The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—4. Let's Party
  4/5It's party time for Adam, but his guests prove to be far from ordinary.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Philip K Dick
  Michael Sheen champions Philip K Dick who has had an influence on his production of Hamlet
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—4. The Nest of Rats
  4/10The gang gets more ruthless in its pursuit of the secret weapon. Will our hero jump ship?
4. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 4
  4/10Shardlake and Barak's investigation leads them to the ruins of St Bartholew's monastery.
5. 01:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Kulvinder Ghir
  One of the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attempts to bring stand-up to his homeland.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 4
  4/10Blessing has gone, but Bond must reach Port Dunbar to learn more about the civil war.
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Restoration
  14/30The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music.
8. 02:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—4. Comparisons
  4/5Helen accepts an invitation to a school reunion party, hoping to feel superior.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 4
  4/5Heston offers a modern twist on Tipsy Cake, examining the English obsession with pineapple
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—30 July - 3 August 1918
  Allied forces arrive in northern Russia to support the White Army.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Sylvia Plath
  4/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
12. 04:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.
13. 05:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.
14. 05:30
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Tom has organised a special summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons?

Friday 21 September 2018