BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 12 October 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching
  2/3Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder.
2. 06:30
  Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller
  From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana
  4/4Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.
4. 07:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3
  With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 10
  10/13The Radio Prune team hand out their gongs, and get saved by the bell.
6. 08:30
  Doctor in the House—Money Troubles
  10/13With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event
  1/6The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances
  5/8Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rowan Slaney: 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'
  'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 10
  10/13The Radio Prune team hand out their gongs, and get saved by the bell.
2. 12:30
  Doctor in the House—Money Troubles
  10/13With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching
  2/3Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder.
4. 13:30
  Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller
  From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA
5. 14:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 5
  5/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Albertopolis
  30/30The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 with a prince championing culture.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 5
  5/10Beloved's hold on the residents of 124 Bluestone Road strengthens day by day.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 5
  5/5Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances
  5/8Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
11. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event
  1/6The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
12. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana
  4/4Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.
13. 17:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3
  With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, The Other Earthsea
  6/6Earthsea is in danger. The springs of wizardry are drying up.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Siblings
  Misha Glennie, Martin Newell and Elizabeth Bond explore family ties and blood relations.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 10
  10/13The Radio Prune team hand out their gongs, and get saved by the bell.
4. 19:30
  Doctor in the House—Money Troubles
  10/13With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching
  2/3Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder.
6. 20:30
  Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller
  From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rowan Slaney: 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'
  'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'.
8. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie
  3/4Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy.
9. 22:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Headache
  3/6Nick's mate proves a headache, while Vince the geranium meets a bee.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Hal Cruttenden 1/2
  Arthur Smith is joined by Hal Cruttenden.
11. 23:00
  The Mary Whitehouse Experience—From 20/01/1990
  David Baddiel, Rob Newman and Nick Hancock sum up the experience of school and eating out.
12. 23:30
  King Cutler—King Cutler II
  2/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, The Other Earthsea
  6/6Earthsea is in danger. The springs of wizardry are drying up.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Siblings
  Misha Glennie, Martin Newell and Elizabeth Bond explore family ties and blood relations.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching
  2/3Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder.
4. 01:30
  Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller
  From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA
5. 02:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 5
  5/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Albertopolis
  30/30The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 with a prince championing culture.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 5
  5/10Beloved's hold on the residents of 124 Bluestone Road strengthens day by day.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 5
  5/5Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances
  5/8Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event
  1/6The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
12. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana
  4/4Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.
13. 05:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3
  With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?

Saturday 13 October 2018