BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 11 October 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, The Ring
  4/6Tenar encounters Ged, a wizard come to steal their greatest treasure.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read
  4/6Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 4, 8. On the Run
  8/8Brook and Tully have an armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve.
4. 01:30
  Black Is a Country—Episode 2
  2/2Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.
5. 02:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 3
  3/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Virtuosi
  28/30In the 1820s and 30s, audiences craved virtuosi performances.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 3
  3/10Paul D's arrival has rid the house of the ghost that had haunted it for years.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 3
  3/5Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of JFK.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
  3/8Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths.
11. 04:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
  6/6Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.
13. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments
  4/4Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
2. 06:30
  Talking about Lionel
  Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!
3. 07:00
  Making the Best of It—Eking It
  2/4After losing his job in Urban Planning, will Matt's ex-partner come to his rescue?
4. 07:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life
  1/6Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
  19/26Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.
7. 09:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
10. 10:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican
  Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.
11. 11:00
  OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen
  2/5Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well.
12. 11:15
  Perry Pontac - Fatal Loins
  Romeo and Juliet re-imagined, with the lovers turned parents, 20 years on.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
  19/26Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
4. 13:30
  Talking about Lionel
  Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!
5. 14:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 4
  4/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Grand Opera
  29/30In the first half of the 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 4
  4/10The residents of 124 Bluestone Road discover a young woman collapsed outside their home.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 4
  4/5A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
10. 15:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican
  Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.
11. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
12. 16:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
13. 17:00
  Making the Best of It—Eking It
  2/4After losing his job in Urban Planning, will Matt's ex-partner come to his rescue?
14. 17:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life
  1/6Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, Dragonfly
  5/6Twenty years on, the magic had gone out of Earthsea. Ged seeks the source of the darkness.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Ludwig II of Bavaria
  Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
  19/26Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
6. 20:30
  Talking about Lionel
  Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen
  2/5Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well.
8. 21:15
  Perry Pontac - Fatal Loins
  Romeo and Juliet re-imagined, with the lovers turned parents, 20 years on.
9. 22:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life
  1/6Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 5
  5/6A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ahir Shah 2/2
  Jon Holmes is joined by Ahir Shah.
12. 23:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
  2/4Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
13. 23:30
  Daydream Believers
  Mitchell and Webb are a hack sci-fi scribe and his gormless lodger. With Olivia Colman.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, Dragonfly
  5/6Twenty years on, the magic had gone out of Earthsea. Ged seeks the source of the darkness.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ludwig II of Bavaria
  Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
4. 01:30
  Talking about Lionel
  Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!
5. 02:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 4
  4/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Grand Opera
  29/30In the first half of the 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 4
  4/10The residents of 124 Bluestone Road discover a young woman collapsed outside their home.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 4
  4/5A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
10. 03:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican
  Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.
11. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
12. 04:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
13. 05:00
  Making the Best of It—Eking It
  2/4After losing his job in Urban Planning, will Matt's ex-partner come to his rescue?
14. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life
  1/6Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.

Friday 12 October 2018