BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 11 January 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
  3/6The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
2. 06:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
  1/4Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
4. 07:30
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 4
  Radio Prune goes commercial with 30 Second Theatre and the Adventures of Moll Flanders.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
  7/13Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 9
  9/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 2
  2/8Two city gents finally admit they have been sacked and take action.
9. 10:00
  Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
  When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Jake Yapp
  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend the best podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 4
  Radio Prune goes commercial with 30 Second Theatre and the Adventures of Moll Flanders.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
  7/13Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
  3/6The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
4. 13:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 5
  5/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Child Is Father of the Man
  15/30Evangelicals to rationalists battle over Britain's children in the 18th century.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 5
  5/52014: Jill, now 71, runs into an old familiar face at the chemists.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, A Peaceful End
  5/5Sally Magnusson reads the heart-rending account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
9. 15:00
  Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
  When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
10. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 9
  9/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 16:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 2
  2/8Two city gents finally admit they have been sacked and take action.
12. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
  1/4Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
13. 17:30
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—5. The Evitable Conflict
  5/5Stevie’s meteoric rise sparks a final showdown revealing her secret.
2. 18:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 5
  5/8Dr Montague continues his investigations after a terrible scene at Hill House.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Cancer
  Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio discuss cancer.
4. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 4
  Radio Prune goes commercial with 30 Second Theatre and the Adventures of Moll Flanders.
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
  7/13Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
  3/6The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
7. 20:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Jake Yapp
  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend the best podcasts.
9. 22:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
10. 22:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—David Benson and Jack Lane 1/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jake Yapp talks to David Benson and Jack Lane.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Heroic Failures
  6/6Celebrating Gelert the dog, William Frost and anyone who has ever played rugby for Wales.
13. 23:30
  A Look Back at the Future—2005
  2/6Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and John O'Farrell look forward to the Year of the Telepathone
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Late
1. 00:00
  Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—5. The Evitable Conflict
  5/5Stevie’s meteoric rise sparks a final showdown revealing her secret.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 5
  5/8Dr Montague continues his investigations after a terrible scene at Hill House.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Cancer
  Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio discuss cancer.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
  3/6The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
5. 01:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 5
  5/10Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Child Is Father of the Man
  15/30Evangelicals to rationalists battle over Britain's children in the 18th century.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 5
  5/52014: Jill, now 71, runs into an old familiar face at the chemists.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, A Peaceful End
  5/5Sally Magnusson reads the heart-rending account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
10. 03:00
  Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
  When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
11. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 9
  9/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
12. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 2
  2/8Two city gents finally admit they have been sacked and take action.
13. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
  1/4Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
14. 05:30
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.

Saturday 12 January 2019