BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 8 January 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—1. Robbie
  1/5As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—1. The Experiment
  1/8Dr Montague conducts an experiment at Hill House. Who will be first?
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Andi Oliver and Dr Phil Hammond
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Andi Oliver and Dr Phil Hammond.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo
  5/6Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment.
5. 01:30
  JD Salinger's Spiritual Quest
  Vishva Samani explores author JD Salinger's enduring relationship with Hindu philosophy.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 1
  1/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Like an Angelic Choir
  11/30Despite the acclaim for Britain's first foundling hospital, some children were neglected.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 1
  1/51969: Jill and David's relationship is derailed by the outbreak of Hong Kong Flu.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Warning Signs
  1/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's long struggle with dementia.
10. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Blue
  1/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 61, With Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Miles Jupp and Gyles Brandreth
  8/7Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
12. 04:30
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown
  1/6A retired soldier finds himself threatened by a flowerbed.
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy
  7/8British week in the People's Republic showcases a double-decker bus and clog dancing.
14. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
2. 06:30
  Staff No Fee: The Other Life of Brian
  Barry Johnston explores the early career of the legendary commentator Brian Johnston.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange
  3/8With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay.
4. 07:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Les McKeown's Autograph
  1/6Award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous. With Rebecca Front.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat
  4/6A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.
6. 08:30
  Know Your Place—Lift Off
  1/8Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 25, Episode 1
  1/7Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Elastic Planet—The Babies
  1/6Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth.
9. 10:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Gold
  2/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
10. 11:00
  Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four
  Cheating, competition and class loom large for a male quartet of tennis players.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Tap End
  A man is charged with the attempted drowning of his wife. With Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat
  4/6A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.
2. 12:30
  Know Your Place—Lift Off
  1/8Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
4. 13:30
  Staff No Fee: The Other Life of Brian
  Barry Johnston explores the early career of the legendary commentator Brian Johnston.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 2
  2/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Mr Locke and Mr Rousseau
  The two 18th century philosophers, whose child-rearing ideas are influential to this day.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 2
  2/51975: As Jill prepares to marry John, she receives a surprise visitor.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Facing up
  2/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's long struggle with dementia.
9. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Gold
  2/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Murray, Bondeson, McAlister
  1/6John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Dr Erica McAlister, Dr Jan Bondeson and Al Murray.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
  2/8Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange
  3/8With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay.
13. 17:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Les McKeown's Autograph
  1/6Award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous. With Rebecca Front.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason
  2/5Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.
2. 18:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—2. Recruits
  2/8Eleanor Vance meets the other 'subjects' recruited for the experiment.
3. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker
  Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales.
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Flat
  4/6A holiday abroad is far from relaxing for the author and his wife.
5. 19:30
  Know Your Place—Lift Off
  1/8Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
7. 20:30
  Staff No Fee: The Other Life of Brian
  Barry Johnston explores the early career of the legendary commentator Brian Johnston.
8. 21:00
  Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four
  Cheating, competition and class loom large for a male quartet of tennis players.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Tap End
  A man is charged with the attempted drowning of his wife. With Benedict Cumberbatch.
10. 22:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Les McKeown's Autograph
  1/6Award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous. With Rebecca Front.
11. 22:30
  The Wilson Dixon Line—Words of Wisdom
  1/4Country music legend Wilson Dixon offers homespun philosophy and down-home songs.
12. 23:00
  Beautiful Dreamers—The Stardiver
  6/6Nat Segnit meets Uzbek dissident Mikhail Azazev, set for the world's longest ever freefall
13. 23:30
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4For the Queen's visit, Dodgy Phil books her beloved Chas and Dave. But can they make it?
14. 23:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, A Death on the Ocean Wave
  6/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore exhume a murder case on a luxury liner.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason
  2/5Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—2. Recruits
  2/8Eleanor Vance meets the other 'subjects' recruited for the experiment.
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker
  Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
5. 01:30
  Staff No Fee: The Other Life of Brian
  Barry Johnston explores the early career of the legendary commentator Brian Johnston.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 2
  2/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Mr Locke and Mr Rousseau
  The two 18th century philosophers, whose child-rearing ideas are influential to this day.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 2
  2/51975: As Jill prepares to marry John, she receives a surprise visitor.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Facing up
  2/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's long struggle with dementia.
10. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Gold
  2/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Murray, Bondeson, McAlister
  1/6John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Dr Erica McAlister, Dr Jan Bondeson and Al Murray.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
  2/8Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange
  3/8With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay.
14. 05:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Les McKeown's Autograph
  1/6Award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous. With Rebecca Front.

Wednesday 9 January 2019