BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 10 January 2019

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—3. Little Lost Robot
  3/5A reprogrammed robot goes AWOL with lethal consequences.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—3. Surprises
  3/8What surprises are in store at Hill House after the first night?
3. 00:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Anthony Horowitz
  4/8The creator of the Alex Rider novels talks about the five books that have shaped his life.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die
  1/6A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead.
5. 01:30
  Laurel and Hardy on Tour
  The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 3
  3/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—'Dear Papa, Dear Mama'
  13/30The more informal upbringings of middle and upper-class children in the late 18th century.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 3
  3/51986: Jill meets David in New York and embarks upon an illicit affair.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, The Death of a Husband
  2/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving memoir of her mother's long struggle with dementia.
10. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Red
  3/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde
11. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
12. 04:30
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The French Connection
  2/6The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins hurl insults - and then onions.
13. 05:00
  Second Holmes—2. The Case of the Maltese Pearls
  2/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.
14. 05:30
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Domestic Bliss
  1/4Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
  2/6The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
2. 06:30
  I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
  Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
3. 07:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
5. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/21The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
  12/26Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler
  2/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty.
8. 09:30
  Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, George
  1/6Enid Blyton's character reveals the fate of other 'Famous Five' members.
9. 10:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Black
  4/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
10. 11:00
  Melissa Murray - Bright Cave
  Finding the identity of a mysterious stranger brings notoriety to a Mediterranean island.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
  A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/21The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
  12/26Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
  2/6The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
4. 13:30
  I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
  Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 4
  4/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common
  14/30The rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century and the beginnings of pester power.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 4
  4/5It's the year 2000 and Jill's daughter Polly is getting ready to leave for university.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Consolation in Forgetting
  4/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
9. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Black
  4/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler
  2/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty.
11. 16:30
  Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, George
  1/6Enid Blyton's character reveals the fate of other 'Famous Five' members.
12. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—4. Liar
  4/5Stevie is summoned to Siberia where a robot can read human minds.
2. 18:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 4
  4/8Is Eleanor hearing things? And who wrote the strange chalk messages for her?
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Stan Laurel
  Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
4. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/21The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
  12/26Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
  2/6The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
7. 20:30
  I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
  Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
8. 21:00
  Melissa Murray - Bright Cave
  Finding the identity of a mysterious stranger brings notoriety to a Mediterranean island.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
  A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
11. 22:30
  iGod—Ego
  2/6David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses.
12. 22:45
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/7Food campaigner Jack Spratt and the Tooth Fairy debate the nation's nutrition.
13. 23:00
  What The Future?—Series 1, Cars
  2/4Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from the future. What if driverless cars became a hit?
14. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Andy Brown 2/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Andy Brown.
15. 23:30
  Party—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The Party sets out to clarify its policies on climate change.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—4. Liar
  4/5Stevie is summoned to Siberia where a robot can read human minds.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 4
  4/8Is Eleanor hearing things? And who wrote the strange chalk messages for her?
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Stan Laurel
  Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
  2/6The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
5. 01:30
  I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
  Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 4
  4/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common
  14/30The rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century and the beginnings of pester power.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 4
  4/5It's the year 2000 and Jill's daughter Polly is getting ready to leave for university.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Consolation in Forgetting
  4/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
10. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Black
  4/4Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler
  2/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty.
12. 04:30
  Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, George
  1/6Enid Blyton's character reveals the fate of other 'Famous Five' members.
13. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

Friday 11 January 2019