BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 26 September 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs
  8/10Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs.
2. 06:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8
  8/10Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route.
3. 06:30
  Letters to the Russian Front
  A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.
4. 07:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Domino Effect
  3/4Angus is still single and feeling left out. What's wrong with his bachelor life?
5. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest...
  2/4Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party
  4/19Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge.
7. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 08/10/1958
  Kenneth hosts 'Next Question, Please' in Cornwall and Hornerama looks at education.
8. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/6With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts.
9. 09:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman
  4/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.
10. 10:00
  The Once and Future King—The Queen of Air and Darkness
  3/6Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne
11. 11:00
  Life in Miniature—Regret
  3/5Stig Abell introduces great short stories from the past.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party
  4/19Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 08/10/1958
  Kenneth hosts 'Next Question, Please' in Cornwall and Hornerama looks at education.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs
  8/10Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs.
4. 13:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8
  8/10Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route.
5. 13:30
  Letters to the Russian Front
  A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 8
  8/10Bond's solo mission in Washington to find out more about AfricaKIN.
7. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Rameau and the Philosophes
  18/30Paris during the 1750s was the centre of a clash of cultural ideas.
8. 14:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—3. The Edinburgh Seven
  The male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 3
  3/5Chris reveals how preparation and 'sweating the small stuff' are crucial to staying alive.
10. 15:00
  The Once and Future King—The Queen of Air and Darkness
  3/6Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne
11. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/6With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts.
12. 16:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman
  4/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.
13. 17:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Domino Effect
  3/4Angus is still single and feeling left out. What's wrong with his bachelor life?
14. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest...
  2/4Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 3
  3/5A level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances' lives for ever.
2. 18:15
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—3. Close to Home
  3/5A startling personal connection comes to light for Sir James.
3. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party
  4/19Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge.
5. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 08/10/1958
  Kenneth hosts 'Next Question, Please' in Cornwall and Hornerama looks at education.
6. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs
  8/10Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs.
7. 20:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8
  8/10Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route.
8. 20:30
  Letters to the Russian Front
  A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.
9. 21:00
  Life in Miniature—Regret
  3/5Stig Abell introduces great short stories from the past.
10. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest...
  2/4Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.
11. 22:30
  The Sofa of Time—There's Gravy in My Locker
  1/6Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Pete Firman 2/3
  Paul Garner chats again to Pete Firman.
13. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The St Valentine's Day Mastersons
  6/6Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood.
14. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 3, Cowboys
  2/4Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 3
  3/5A level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances' lives for ever.
2. 00:15
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—3. Close to Home
  3/5A startling personal connection comes to light for Sir James.
3. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs
  8/10Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs.
5. 01:15
  Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8
  8/10Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route.
6. 01:30
  Letters to the Russian Front
  A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 8
  8/10Bond's solo mission in Washington to find out more about AfricaKIN.
8. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Rameau and the Philosophes
  18/30Paris during the 1750s was the centre of a clash of cultural ideas.
9. 02:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—3. The Edinburgh Seven
  The male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 3
  3/5Chris reveals how preparation and 'sweating the small stuff' are crucial to staying alive.
11. 03:00
  The Once and Future King—The Queen of Air and Darkness
  3/6Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne
12. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/6With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts.
13. 04:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman
  4/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.
14. 05:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Domino Effect
  3/4Angus is still single and feeling left out. What's wrong with his bachelor life?
15. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest...
  2/4Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.

Thursday 27 September 2018