BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 25 September 2018

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Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 1
  1/5It is 1956 and a virus has wiped out the crops of South East Asia, causing a famine.
2. 00:15
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—1. The Three Notebooks
  1/5Eerie tale of supernatural stalking. In a gentleman's club, the story unfurls.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Philippa Gregory and Jonathon Porritt
  Philippa Gregory and Jonathon Porritt join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite books.(R)
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off
  6/10Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time?
5. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 6
  6/10Shardlake investigates the theft of an ancient weapon of mass destruction.
6. 01:30
  John Arlott - My Kind of Country
  Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 6
  6/10His mission in Dahum violently interrupted, Bond goes home to plan revenge.
8. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Bach's St Matthew Passion
  16/30Johann Sebastian's recurring choral theme had a profound effect on the history of music.
9. 02:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—1. Beginnings
  The true story of a medical pioneer campaigning for women's education in the 19th century.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 1
  1/5Aged nine, Chris watches the Apollo moon landing and decides he wants to be an astronaut.
11. 03:00
  The Once and Future King—The Coming of Merlyn
  1/6Merlyn and Arthur meet to discuss what has brought England to its current perilous state.
12. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Clive Anderson's panel show with Steve Punt, David Quantick, Robin Ince, Gyles Brandreth.
13. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't
  4/6Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.
14. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Compromising Positions
  4/6The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo.
15. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 7
  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—7. The Feminine Touch
  7/10With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held.
2. 06:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7
  7/10With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour
3. 06:30
  The Crying Game
  Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.
4. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences
  3/8Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old.
5. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B
  4/6A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club
  3/6The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club.
7. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Claws
  The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.
8. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 4
  4/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
9. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/8The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses.
10. 10:00
  The Once and Future King—The Sword in the Stone
  2/6Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.
11. 11:00
  Life in Miniature—Suspense
  2/5A showcase of some of the best short stories from the BBC Archive.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club
  3/6The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Claws
  The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch
  7/10With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held.
4. 13:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7
  7/10With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour
5. 13:30
  The Crying Game
  Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 7
  7/10Bond gets to know Bryce then flies to America to track down AfricaKIN.
7. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Handel
  17/30German-born composer George Frideric made English music great.
8. 14:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—2. Back in Britain
  Determined to study medicine, Sophia takes on Edinburgh University's old guard.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 2
  2/5What does it feel like to go to space for the first time? Chris recalls his first flight.
10. 15:00
  The Once and Future King—The Sword in the Stone
  2/6Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.
11. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed
12. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/6Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.
13. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences
  3/8Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old.
14. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B
  4/6A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 2
  2/5The world panics as the virus spreads and Roger confronts John with some horrifying news.
2. 18:15
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—2. The Ragged Boy
  2/5Sir James continues researching Vane, and a presence manifests.
3. 18:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 3, Mary Black
  Irish singer Mary Black delves into her personal collection to find five special songs.
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club
  3/6The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Claws
  The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.
6. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch
  7/10With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held.
7. 20:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7
  7/10With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour
8. 20:30
  The Crying Game
  Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.
9. 21:00
  Life in Miniature—Suspense
  2/5A showcase of some of the best short stories from the BBC Archive.
10. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B
  4/6A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets
11. 22:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Patrick Marber and Peter Curran lie in the darkness, sharing a bunk bed and wondering.
12. 22:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
  1/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skulduggery.
13. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 4, The Fat Hog
  3/6The Questers chance upon legendary tavern, the Fat Hog, and its glamorous owner Nigressa.
14. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Will the museum's first-ever Sunday opening run smoothly?
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 2
  2/5The world panics as the virus spreads and Roger confronts John with some horrifying news.
2. 00:15
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—2. The Ragged Boy
  2/5Sir James continues researching Vane, and a presence manifests.
3. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 3, Mary Black
  Irish singer Mary Black delves into her personal collection to find five special songs.
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch
  7/10With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held.
5. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7
  7/10With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour
6. 01:30
  The Crying Game
  Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 7
  7/10Bond gets to know Bryce then flies to America to track down AfricaKIN.
8. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Handel
  17/30German-born composer George Frideric made English music great.
9. 02:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—2. Back in Britain
  Determined to study medicine, Sophia takes on Edinburgh University's old guard.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 2
  2/5What does it feel like to go to space for the first time? Chris recalls his first flight.
11. 03:00
  The Once and Future King—The Sword in the Stone
  2/6Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.
12. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed
13. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/6Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.
14. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences
  3/8Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old.
15. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B
  4/6A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets

Wednesday 26 September 2018