BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 3 November 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HG Wells—A Dream of Armageddon, Escape
  The anti-war story hero escapes with his wife to shield her from the horrors of battle.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Home
  Novelist Philippa Gregory and playwright Dolly Dhingra discuss what home means to them.
3. 01:00
  Robert Harris - Fatherland—Closing In
  5/5Anton Lesser stars as Kriminalpolizei detective Xavier March.
4. 01:30
  A Thor in One's Side
  Tony Robinson tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl’s epic journey.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 10
  10/10Returning with Tom to his village, Jack witnesses a remarkable life-changing event.
6. 02:15
  Technicolour—5. Selling Colour
  5/5How did the colour forecasting industry arise out of the First World War?
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, The Winding Up
  10/10For Shirley, it's a time of change, and decisions need to be made.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Penelope Fitzgerald: A Life, Episode 5
  5/5Now in her 70s and still fiercely independent, Penelope is finally solvent.
9. 03:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—3. A Most Treasured Home
  3/3Susan's neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Sleeping Partners
  4/6Rosie's high finance event allows Kate to spot her ticket back to a top job.
12. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Roman orgies and aged bikers in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
13. 05:30
  Big Broadcast—Series 3, Location
  2/2Neil Brand's fast talking musical comedy set in a 1933 Chicago Radio Studio
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Bob Couttie - The House on Spook Corner
  A sceptic probes a ten-year-old infamous case of a poltergeist.
2. 07:30
  Unmasking the English—Dr Samuel Johnson
  Andrew Marr continues his exploration of Englishness with a look at Dr Samuel Johnson.
3. 08:00
  Lulu's Musical Map of Glasgow
  Lulu embarks on a musical tour of her hometown of Glasgow to celebrate her life in music.
4. 09:00
  I Played the Prime Minister
  Shaun Ley meets the actors who have played the role of Prime Minister on screen and radio
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
  1/6Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
2. 12:30
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Wedding March
  1/5Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day is ruined when his horse destroys a lady’s hat.
3. 13:00
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories (Omnibus)
  Anita Sullivan’s fresh interpretation of tales from the Second Pan Book of Horror Stories
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Lulu
  Lulu chooses track by Ray Charles and Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
5. 14:15
  Battlefield Ramblings—Series 1, Pilleth
  3/7Muriel Gray explores the exploits of Welsh folk hero Owain Glyndwr.
6. 14:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 3
  Alma and Jason follow the money to find intrigue on a market stall.
7. 15:00
  Lulu's Musical Map of Glasgow
  Lulu embarks on a musical tour of her hometown of Glasgow to celebrate her life in music.
8. 16:00
  Bob Couttie - The House on Spook Corner
  A sceptic probes a ten-year-old infamous case of a poltergeist.
9. 17:30
  Unmasking the English—Dr Samuel Johnson
  Andrew Marr continues his exploration of Englishness with a look at Dr Samuel Johnson.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Trevor Hoyle - Haunted Hospital
  A ghost story set in a hospital in Rochdale featuring two parallel storylines.
2. 19:00
  I Played the Prime Minister
  Shaun Ley meets the actors who have played the role of Prime Minister on screen and radio
3. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Food
  2/4Paul finds out how his high street became dominated by Chinese and Indian restaurants.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Ruby Wax interviews Harry Shearer
  4/6The comedian meets the political satirist and voice of The Simpsons.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—John-Luke Roberts 1/2
  Arthur Smith is joined by John-Luke Roberts.
6. 23:00
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/328 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys.
7. 23:30
  Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Goodwill
  6/6In search of seasonal goodwill, Mark Watson continues his quest to improve the world.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Trevor Hoyle - Haunted Hospital
  A ghost story set in a hospital in Rochdale featuring two parallel storylines.
2. 01:00
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories (Omnibus)
  Anita Sullivan’s fresh interpretation of tales from the Second Pan Book of Horror Stories
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Lulu
  Lulu chooses track by Ray Charles and Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
4. 02:15
  Battlefield Ramblings—Series 1, Pilleth
  3/7Muriel Gray explores the exploits of Welsh folk hero Owain Glyndwr.
5. 02:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 3
  Alma and Jason follow the money to find intrigue on a market stall.
6. 03:00
  Lulu's Musical Map of Glasgow
  Lulu embarks on a musical tour of her hometown of Glasgow to celebrate her life in music.
7. 04:00
  Bob Couttie - The House on Spook Corner
  A sceptic probes a ten-year-old infamous case of a poltergeist.
8. 05:30
  Unmasking the English—Dr Samuel Johnson
  Andrew Marr continues his exploration of Englishness with a look at Dr Samuel Johnson.

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