BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 October 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Tainted Blade
  2/4Cut by a tainted blade, young Jarral faces death unless his three friends can save him.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Judy Collins
  Judy Collins delves into her personal music collection to find five special songs.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 4, 2. A Family Affair
  2/8A series of brutal attacks follows the death of a crime lord.
4. 01:30
  Performing to the Red Light—Episode 2
  2/2Terence explores how more seasoned performers approach recording.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Bottle Imp, Episode 2
  2/5Returning to Hawaii, Keawe discovers that the bottle has begun to work its sinister magic.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
  22/30The play on which Mozart's opera was based was banned in its original form by Louis XVI.
7. 02:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—7. Tall Oaks
  Sophia realises more change is necessary at her medical practice.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 2
  2/5Olivier begins his stellar rise in the London theatre, but has less success in Hollywood.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—1. Saint Overboard
  1/3The haloed adventurer goes to sea in search of sunk bullion ships.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins with Jason Cook, Cerys Matthews, David Aaronovitch and Sara Pascoe.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6The Hoover cottage wrangling continues as Stompy's railway protest backfires.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Health and Efficiency
  4/8Faith heads to a health farm, leaving Bill to mind the happy home.
13. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Big Farmer
  5/6Milton Jones is on hand to give advice when he hears ugly rumours about the local farm.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 4, 3. Search Warrant
  3/8DS Brook is obliged to assist The Sweeny, but he is troubled by their plans for the raid.
2. 06:30
  Put Your Hands Together
  Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
3. 07:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Invisible Man
  4/4Angus, still living with his mum, is feeling ignored. Maybe a psychiatrist can help?
4. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Music of the Chromosomes
  3/4Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Rescuing Admirals
  5/19Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 15/10/1958
  Kenneth Horne reveals Viscount Frogmore's exploits and 'Hornerama' on smoking.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
8. 09:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Mrs Garland's Good Deeds
  5/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell steps in when the over-70s keep fit club gets out of hand.
9. 10:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 11:00
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—2. Facing the Music 2/2
  2/5Probing a Edinburgh shop theft, Inspector Rebus learns the hi-fi dealer has a steel door.
11. 11:15
  Paul B Davies - Spy Nozy and the Poets
  Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Rescuing Admirals
  5/19Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 15/10/1958
  Kenneth Horne reveals Viscount Frogmore's exploits and 'Hornerama' on smoking.
3. 13:00
  Detective—Series 4, 3. Search Warrant
  3/8DS Brook is obliged to assist The Sweeny, but he is troubled by their plans for the raid.
4. 13:30
  Put Your Hands Together
  Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Bottle Imp, Episode 3
  3/5Free of the bottle and newly engaged, Keawe's happiness is unbound... but fate intervenes.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The French Revolution
  23/30La Marseillaise became a national anthem, and music inspired by revolution was everywhere.
7. 14:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—8. Edinburgh School of Medicine
  Sophia finally establishes a medical school for women in Edinburgh.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 3
  3/5As war threatens Europe, Olivier makes his film breakthrough, with a very timely Henry V.
9. 15:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 16:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Mrs Garland's Good Deeds
  5/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell steps in when the over-70s keep fit club gets out of hand.
12. 17:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Invisible Man
  4/4Angus, still living with his mum, is feeling ignored. Maybe a psychiatrist can help?
13. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Music of the Chromosomes
  3/4Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Trapped
  3/4Jarral and his friends head to Prince Mephtik's garden, where a battle awaits them.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Rescuing Admirals
  5/19Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 15/10/1958
  Kenneth Horne reveals Viscount Frogmore's exploits and 'Hornerama' on smoking.
5. 20:00
  Detective—Series 4, 3. Search Warrant
  3/8DS Brook is obliged to assist The Sweeny, but he is troubled by their plans for the raid.
6. 20:30
  Put Your Hands Together
  Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
7. 21:00
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—2. Facing the Music 2/2
  2/5Probing a Edinburgh shop theft, Inspector Rebus learns the hi-fi dealer has a steel door.
8. 21:15
  Paul B Davies - Spy Nozy and the Poets
  Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy.
9. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Music of the Chromosomes
  3/4Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.
10. 22:30
  The Sofa of Time—Where the Brave Go Shopping
  2/6With heroics to perform, Milford and Parker pop into Bravemart.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Steve Bugeja 1/2
  Iain Lee is joined by Steve Bugeja.
12. 23:00
  The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock.
13. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 3, Food for Thought
  3/4Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Trapped
  3/4Jarral and his friends head to Prince Mephtik's garden, where a battle awaits them.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 4, 3. Search Warrant
  3/8DS Brook is obliged to assist The Sweeny, but he is troubled by their plans for the raid.
4. 01:30
  Put Your Hands Together
  Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Bottle Imp, Episode 3
  3/5Free of the bottle and newly engaged, Keawe's happiness is unbound... but fate intervenes.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The French Revolution
  23/30La Marseillaise became a national anthem, and music inspired by revolution was everywhere.
7. 02:30
  Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—8. Edinburgh School of Medicine
  Sophia finally establishes a medical school for women in Edinburgh.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 3
  3/5As war threatens Europe, Olivier makes his film breakthrough, with a very timely Henry V.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 04:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Mrs Garland's Good Deeds
  5/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell steps in when the over-70s keep fit club gets out of hand.
12. 05:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Invisible Man
  4/4Angus, still living with his mum, is feeling ignored. Maybe a psychiatrist can help?
13. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Music of the Chromosomes
  3/4Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.

Thursday 4 October 2018