BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 18 October 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient
  3/7A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.
2. 06:30
  Foot Notes
  Writer and avid shoe collector Rowan Pelling unveils the extraordinary story of shoes.
3. 07:00
  Making the Best of It—The Last Minutes
  3/4Daisy Haggard is a crisis branding consultant with minutes to avert a boardroom disaster.
4. 07:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
  22/26Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
7. 09:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 2
  2/10Tease your brain along with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?
9. 10:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 1
  1/2Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose?
10. 11:00
  Virginia Woolf - Lappin and Lapinova
  Why do newlyweds Rosalind and Ernest share a private world inhabited by rabbits?
11. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, Hope Springs
  4/4The roaming immortal reunites with daughter Doris, but learns an old foe is on his trail.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
  22/26Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient
  3/7A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.
4. 13:30
  Foot Notes
  Writer and avid shoe collector Rowan Pelling unveils the extraordinary story of shoes.
5. 14:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 9
  9/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 14:15
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Obesity Doctors
  4/5Doctors from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 9
  9/10Only women remain at the Bluestone Road house, and their isolation is becoming dangerous.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—CS Lewis - The Screwtape Letters, Episode 4
  4/5The senior devil demands a report from his protege 'on young women in the neighbourhood'.
9. 15:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 1
  1/2Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose?
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 2
  2/10Tease your brain along with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?
12. 17:00
  Making the Best of It—The Last Minutes
  3/4Daisy Haggard is a crisis branding consultant with minutes to avert a boardroom disaster.
13. 17:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Earthsea—Series 2, The Mender
  4/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Lonnie Donegan
  Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
  22/26Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient
  3/7A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.
6. 20:30
  Foot Notes
  Writer and avid shoe collector Rowan Pelling unveils the extraordinary story of shoes.
7. 21:00
  Virginia Woolf - Lappin and Lapinova
  Why do newlyweds Rosalind and Ernest share a private world inhabited by rabbits?
8. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, Hope Springs
  4/4The roaming immortal reunites with daughter Doris, but learns an old foe is on his trail.
9. 22:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 6
  6/6A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Phil Nichol 2/2
  Jessica Fostekew is joined by Phil Nichol.
12. 23:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Bankers
  3/4Tom wonders how the bankers keep getting away with it.
13. 23:30
  1966 and All That—The 1920s and 30s
  1/4Marge Simpson marries royalty and John Yogi Bear invents TV.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 2, The Mender
  4/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Lonnie Donegan
  Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient
  3/7A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.
4. 01:30
  Foot Notes
  Writer and avid shoe collector Rowan Pelling unveils the extraordinary story of shoes.
5. 02:00
  Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 9
  9/10An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father.
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Obesity Doctors
  4/5Doctors from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 9
  9/10Only women remain at the Bluestone Road house, and their isolation is becoming dangerous.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—CS Lewis - The Screwtape Letters, Episode 4
  4/5The senior devil demands a report from his protege 'on young women in the neighbourhood'.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 1
  1/2Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose?
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 2
  2/10Tease your brain along with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?
12. 05:00
  Making the Best of It—The Last Minutes
  3/4Daisy Haggard is a crisis branding consultant with minutes to avert a boardroom disaster.
13. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.

Friday 19 October 2018