BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 17 October 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 2, Tenar
  2/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, The Proclaimers
  Craig and Charlie Reid from the Proclaimers select songs for Phil Cunningham.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 1. The Empty House
  1/7The detective returns from the dead to solve a puzzling locked-room murder.
4. 01:30
  The Etymology of Entomology
  Zoologist Dr George McGavin looks at the odd, often amusing names given to insects.
5. 02:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 7
  7/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Fashion Designers
  2/5Fashion designers from the UK and Mexico compare notes.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 7
  7/10Paul D learns what happened when Schoolteacher attempted to reclaim Sethe and her children
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—CS Lewis - The Screwtape Letters, Episode 2
  2/5The senior devil advises Wormwood how to tempt his 'patient' in the midst of a war.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 7, The University of Roehampton
  1/6Three students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Gossip from the Garden Pond—The Tadpole and the Dragonfly
  1/3The Tadpole and the Dragonfly reveal the truth about life between the ripples.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, The Rhythm of Strife
  6/8Faith and Bill bicker over her children, then his ex-wife turns up.
13. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, Prejudice and Persuasion
  1/6Henry is not keen to celebrate his 50th birthday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 2. The Reigate Squires
  2/7The detective goes to convalesce in Surrey but his skills are soon put to the test.
2. 06:30
  Bob Marley: The Chrysler Year
  The year Bob Marley spent driving a forklift truck in the Chrysler car factory in Delaware
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
4. 07:30
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Comedians Anuvab Pal and Andy Zaltzman explore the legacy of empire in London.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Struggle for Promotion
  7/19A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 12/11/1958
  Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and Hornerama looks at music.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
8. 09:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 1
  1/4Suspecting his wife is having an affair, Simon bugs their telephone and learns much more.
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Perish By the Sword
  8/8Labour has a brief taste of power, and fortunes are made and lost.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 2
  5/5A notorious artist recalls her most controversial work.
11. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Lady in the Lake
  3/4The ageless wanderer is drawn to a magical fiddle player, and finds a tragic love triangle
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Struggle for Promotion
  7/19A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 12/11/1958
  Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and Hornerama looks at music.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 2. The Reigate Squires
  2/7The detective goes to convalesce in Surrey but his skills are soon put to the test.
4. 13:30
  Bob Marley: The Chrysler Year
  The year Bob Marley spent driving a forklift truck in the Chrysler car factory in Delaware
5. 14:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 8
  8/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 14:15
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Green Politicians
  3/5Green politicians from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 8
  8/10After Paul D's departure, only the women remain in the house at 124 Bluestone Road.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—CS Lewis - The Screwtape Letters, Episode 3
  3/5Screwtape congratulates the junior devil on his progress, but advises caution.
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Perish By the Sword
  8/8Labour has a brief taste of power, and fortunes are made and lost.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 16:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 1
  1/4Suspecting his wife is having an affair, Simon bugs their telephone and learns much more.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
13. 17:30
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Comedians Anuvab Pal and Andy Zaltzman explore the legacy of empire in London.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Earthsea—Series 2, Tehanu
  3/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Robb Wilton
  5/6Mark Radcliffe profiles the variety star best remembered as magistrate Mr Muddlecombe JP.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Struggle for Promotion
  7/19A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 12/11/1958
  Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and Hornerama looks at music.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 2. The Reigate Squires
  2/7The detective goes to convalesce in Surrey but his skills are soon put to the test.
6. 20:30
  Bob Marley: The Chrysler Year
  The year Bob Marley spent driving a forklift truck in the Chrysler car factory in Delaware
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 2
  5/5A notorious artist recalls her most controversial work.
8. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Lady in the Lake
  3/4The ageless wanderer is drawn to a magical fiddle player, and finds a tragic love triangle
9. 22:00
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Comedians Anuvab Pal and Andy Zaltzman explore the legacy of empire in London.
10. 22:30
  The Sofa of Time—Captain Chapel and the Crabs
  4/6Milford sets out to rescue the Crab Prince.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Phil Nichol 1/2
  Jessica Fostekew is joined by Phil Nichol.
12. 23:00
  The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Predicting the future and sequin waste.
13. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pilot: Cold Turkey with Dan and Nick
  1/7Fish Gordon has only 48 hours to save the aquarium. Surreal comedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 2, Tehanu
  3/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Robb Wilton
  5/6Mark Radcliffe profiles the variety star best remembered as magistrate Mr Muddlecombe JP.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 2. The Reigate Squires
  2/7The detective goes to convalesce in Surrey but his skills are soon put to the test.
4. 01:30
  Bob Marley: The Chrysler Year
  The year Bob Marley spent driving a forklift truck in the Chrysler car factory in Delaware
5. 02:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 8
  8/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Green Politicians
  3/5Green politicians from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 8
  8/10After Paul D's departure, only the women remain in the house at 124 Bluestone Road.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—CS Lewis - The Screwtape Letters, Episode 3
  3/5Screwtape congratulates the junior devil on his progress, but advises caution.
9. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Perish By the Sword
  8/8Labour has a brief taste of power, and fortunes are made and lost.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 04:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 1
  1/4Suspecting his wife is having an affair, Simon bugs their telephone and learns much more.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
13. 05:30
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Comedians Anuvab Pal and Andy Zaltzman explore the legacy of empire in London.

Thursday 18 October 2018