BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 23 October 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 2, Children of Fire and Earth
  6/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga in a magical world rich with wizards and dragons.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Lynn Barber and Sara Wheeler
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite books with Lynn Barber and Sara Wheeler.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, The Blue Carbuncle
  5/7A Christmas goose leads Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to a priceless gem.
4. 01:30
  The Little Prince at 70
  Mike Greenwood unlocks the secrets of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic novella.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 1
  1/10Jack McNulty recounts his past hoping he can at last find the freedom he desperately seeks
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Religious Leaders
  1/5Two religious leaders from the UK and Turkey compare their experiences.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Cousins
  1/10Charlotte Bronte's tale of romantic entanglements set against turbulent times in Yorkshire
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 1
  1/5The infamous Observatory Affair nearly finishes Mitterrand's political career.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, Heart of Midlothian
  1/3She wouldn’t lie in court to save her sister’s life - so she had to find another way.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 60, From 30/05/2011
  3/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Fi Glover, Sue Perkins and Stephen Fry.
11. 04:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.
12. 05:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed.
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Karen Dunbar, Professor John Wood and Shaun Keaveny.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge
  6/7The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.
2. 06:30
  Gershwin's Horns
  Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses
  7/8Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.
4. 07:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, A Tale of Two Sillies
  2/6Henry and Vera are on a lecture tour of the USA.
5. 08:00
  The Code of the Woosters—The Silver Cow-Creamer
  1/7Bertie Wooster turns to Aunt Dahlia to help out Gussie.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Watch This Space
  The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 8
  8/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Bill Pertwee on Beyond Our Ken
  Bill Pertwee remembers the joy of working on the long-running BBC comedy series.
9. 10:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Antiquary
  2/3Richard Wilson stars as The Antiquary - a man who hordes secrets as well as treasures.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—Scottish Shorts, Spring, by Kirstin Zhang
  2/6A family's struggle with hardship in Imperial Japan seen through the eyes of a child.
11. 11:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Code of the Woosters—The Silver Cow-Creamer
  1/7Bertie Wooster turns to Aunt Dahlia to help out Gussie.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Watch This Space
  The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge
  6/7The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.
4. 13:30
  Gershwin's Horns
  Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 2
  2/10Mai invites Jack home to Grattan House to meet her father.
6. 14:15
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Business Women
  2/5Leading Turkish businesswoman Nur Ger talks to CEO Anne Walker MBE.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Caroline Goes Visiting
  2/10Caroline Helstone is in love with Robert Moore, but will he ever be hers.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 2
  2/5Francois, the son of a station master, became fascinated with politics.
9. 15:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Antiquary
  2/3Richard Wilson stars as The Antiquary - a man who hordes secrets as well as treasures.
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 7, Queen's University Belfast
  2/6Students from Queen's University Belfast take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 16:30
  Gossip from the Garden Pond—The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle
  2/3The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle reveal the truth about life between the ripples.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses
  7/8Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.
13. 17:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, A Tale of Two Sillies
  2/6Henry and Vera are on a lecture tour of the USA.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—1. Abbotsville
  1/4With human spare-part surgery the norm, a marketing expert visits cloning HQ.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, Kate Rusby
  Folk singer Kate Rusby chats to Phil Cunningham and chooses her favourite songs.
3. 19:00
  The Code of the Woosters—The Silver Cow-Creamer
  1/7Bertie Wooster turns to Aunt Dahlia to help out Gussie.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Watch This Space
  The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge
  6/7The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.
6. 20:30
  Gershwin's Horns
  Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
7. 21:00
  Shorts—Scottish Shorts, Spring, by Kirstin Zhang
  2/6A family's struggle with hardship in Imperial Japan seen through the eyes of a child.
8. 21:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
9. 22:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, A Tale of Two Sillies
  2/6Henry and Vera are on a lecture tour of the USA.
10. 22:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Matsons Electronics
  4/6Can the management consultants charge up an ailing electrical retailer?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Spike Milligan Centenary 1/2
  Jake Yapp presents two episodes of The Goon Show to mark Spike Milligan's centenary.
12. 23:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma
  1/24Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Spike Milligan Centenary 2/2
  Jake Yapp presents two episodes of The Goon Show to mark Spike Milligan's centenary.
14. 23:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain
  8/17Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—1. Abbotsville
  1/4With human spare-part surgery the norm, a marketing expert visits cloning HQ.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, Kate Rusby
  Folk singer Kate Rusby chats to Phil Cunningham and chooses her favourite songs.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge
  6/7The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.
4. 01:30
  Gershwin's Horns
  Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 2
  2/10Mai invites Jack home to Grattan House to meet her father.
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Business Women
  2/5Leading Turkish businesswoman Nur Ger talks to CEO Anne Walker MBE.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Caroline Goes Visiting
  2/10Caroline Helstone is in love with Robert Moore, but will he ever be hers.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 2
  2/5Francois, the son of a station master, became fascinated with politics.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Antiquary
  2/3Richard Wilson stars as The Antiquary - a man who hordes secrets as well as treasures.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 7, Queen's University Belfast
  2/6Students from Queen's University Belfast take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Gossip from the Garden Pond—The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle
  2/3The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle reveal the truth about life between the ripples.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses
  7/8Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.
13. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, A Tale of Two Sillies
  2/6Henry and Vera are on a lecture tour of the USA.

Wednesday 24 October 2018