BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 September 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—5. Interrogating Archie
  5/10Kramer and his gang home in on the final piece of the secret weapon.
2. 06:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 5
  5/10Shardlake focuses on helping Elizabeth Wentworth, accused of murdering her young cousin.
3. 06:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Curtis Walker
  Curtis Walker travels to Jamaica to find out how universal laughter really is.
4. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
5. 07:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 4
  4/4An all-star cast in the last part of Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world.
6. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 7
  7/13The listeners go on strike, and a legendary royal is in marrying mode.
7. 08:30
  Doctor in the House—Sex and St Swithins
  6/13Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.
8. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
9. 09:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—6-10 August 1918
  Thousands of soldiers are given agricultural furlough to help with the harvest.
11. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Jon Ronson and Podcast Festivals
  Amanda Litherland visits the London Podcast and Audible Spoken Worlds festivals.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 7
  7/13The listeners go on strike, and a legendary royal is in marrying mode.
2. 12:30
  Doctor in the House—Sex and St Swithins
  6/13Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—5. Interrogating Archie
  5/10Kramer and his gang home in on the final piece of the secret weapon.
4. 13:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 5
  5/10Shardlake focuses on helping Elizabeth Wentworth, accused of murdering her young cousin.
5. 13:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Curtis Walker
  Curtis Walker travels to Jamaica to find out how universal laughter really is.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 5
  5/10Bond helps Kobus Breed win a deadly battle - so will he meet Solomon Adeka at last?
7. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Bach in Leipzig
  15/30Johann Sebastian Bach produced some of the most sublime church music ever written.
8. 14:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—5. Jealousy: Fact or Fusion
  5/5When Phil begins to act suspiciously, Helen assumes it's about his nubile new colleague.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 5
  5/5Heston Blumenthal unveils the inspiration for his signature dish of mock turtle soup.
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—6-10 August 1918
  Thousands of soldiers are given agricultural furlough to help with the harvest.
11. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
12. 16:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
13. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
14. 17:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 4
  4/4An all-star cast in the last part of Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Soul II Soul (B-Side)
  10/12Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler answer audience questions about the album Club Classics Vol 1.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 7
  7/13The listeners go on strike, and a legendary royal is in marrying mode.
4. 19:30
  Doctor in the House—Sex and St Swithins
  6/13Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—5. Interrogating Archie
  5/10Kramer and his gang home in on the final piece of the secret weapon.
6. 20:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 5
  5/10Shardlake focuses on helping Elizabeth Wentworth, accused of murdering her young cousin.
7. 20:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Curtis Walker
  Curtis Walker travels to Jamaica to find out how universal laughter really is.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Jon Ronson and Podcast Festivals
  Amanda Litherland visits the London Podcast and Audible Spoken Worlds festivals.
9. 22:00
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 4
  4/4An all-star cast in the last part of Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world.
10. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The multi-talented Mrs Bedi lands in hospital, and meet the Six Million Rupee Man.
11. 22:50
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jem Roberts 1/2
  Arthur Smith is joined by comedian and comedy biographer Jem Roberts.
12. 23:00
  The Mary Whitehouse Experience—From 25/08/89
  Baddiel, Newman, Punt and Dennis provocatively undress the issues of August 1989.
13. 23:30
  The Party Party—Episode 5
  5/6The town of Microcosm is set for revenge, greed and attempted murder.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Soul II Soul (B-Side)
  10/12Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler answer audience questions about the album Club Classics Vol 1.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—5. Interrogating Archie
  5/10Kramer and his gang home in on the final piece of the secret weapon.
4. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 5
  5/10Shardlake focuses on helping Elizabeth Wentworth, accused of murdering her young cousin.
5. 01:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Curtis Walker
  Curtis Walker travels to Jamaica to find out how universal laughter really is.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 5
  5/10Bond helps Kobus Breed win a deadly battle - so will he meet Solomon Adeka at last?
7. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Bach in Leipzig
  15/30Johann Sebastian Bach produced some of the most sublime church music ever written.
8. 02:30
  Helen Lederer - All Change—5. Jealousy: Fact or Fusion
  5/5When Phil begins to act suspiciously, Helen assumes it's about his nubile new colleague.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston, Episode 5
  5/5Heston Blumenthal unveils the inspiration for his signature dish of mock turtle soup.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—6-10 August 1918
  Thousands of soldiers are given agricultural furlough to help with the harvest.
11. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
12. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
13. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
14. 05:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 4
  4/4An all-star cast in the last part of Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world.

Saturday 22 September 2018