BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 15 January 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist—The Bookseller
  1/5Charles Dance tells a darkly comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Toby Jones.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 6
  6/8More sounds and visitations, but how much of Hill House is manipulated by Eleanor's mind?
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Clive Swift and Margaret Heffernan
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Clive Swift and Margaret Heffernan to discuss favourite books.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Change of Mind
  4/6After a curious train journey to Geneva, the suave sleuth gets a surprise revelation.
5. 01:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 1
  1/2Misha Glenny goes to Rome, Sardinia and Milan in pursuit of the Italian nationalist.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 6
  6/10Whilst Johannes is in Venice an unwelcome visitor arrives at the Brandt household.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—How I Wish I Were a Boy
  16/30How boys went to 19th-century public schools as a shield from too much female influence.
8. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—1. New York, New York
  1/15Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career.
9. 02:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: The Haunting of Shawley Rectory (Part 1/2)
  1/5The new family at Shawley Rectory move out after only a couple of days. .
10. 03:00
  Mark McShane - Seance On A Wet Afternoon
  A medium stages a kidnap to draw attention to her psychic powers.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 1
  1/8Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.
12. 04:30
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Painful Fall of a Great Reputation
  2/6Basil spies Mr Wimpole, the wickedest man in England. But Charlie demands proof.
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Submarine Diplomacy
  8/8The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up.
14. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 3
  3/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Surprise For Mrs Milbourne
  5/6After the Geneva revelations, the sleuth heads to snowy St Moritz, where danger lurks.
2. 06:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Laugh and Marriage
  4/8Bill wants Richard and Liza to cool their ardour, while Faith is stoking the fires.
4. 07:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Fridge
  5/6The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration.
6. 08:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/7Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Elastic Planet—The Train
  2/6The Ministry of Furniture and methodist pirates. Patrick Moore guest stars.
9. 10:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 1
  1/2Hearts beat and minds scheme. The dowdy Withers compete with the glittering Springs.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—New Irish Writing, Tommy and Moon
  A young writer befriends an elderly man and discovers the beauty within his world
11. 11:15
  Jerome Vincent - Teddy and Toad
  The story of how President Roosevelt got The Wind in the Willows published in America.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Fridge
  5/6The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration.
2. 12:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Surprise For Mrs Milbourne
  5/6After the Geneva revelations, the sleuth heads to snowy St Moritz, where danger lurks.
4. 13:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 7
  7/10Nella discovers Marin's secret, but does she fully understand its implications?
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinstated Divinity
  17/30How the Victorian obsession with childhood was represented in art and literature.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
  2/15One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
8. 14:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: The Haunting of Shawley Rectory (Part 2/2)
  2/5Will a new owner spark a fresh start for Shawley Rectory?
9. 15:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 1
  1/2Hearts beat and minds scheme. The dowdy Withers compete with the glittering Springs.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Brand, Hart Dyke, Clark
  2/6Astronomer Stuart Clark, former hostage Tom Hart Dyke and comedian Jo Brand donate items.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, A Soft-Hearted Little Thing
  3/8More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Laugh and Marriage
  4/8Bill wants Richard and Liza to cool their ardour, while Faith is stoking the fires.
13. 17:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist—Poison
  2/5Charles Dance tells a dark tale by the master of the bizarre. With Madhav Sharma.
2. 18:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 7
  7/8How much of Hill House is manipulated by Eleanor's mind?
3. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Harry Secombe
  The comedian, actor and singer talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Fridge
  5/6The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration.
5. 19:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Surprise For Mrs Milbourne
  5/6After the Geneva revelations, the sleuth heads to snowy St Moritz, where danger lurks.
7. 20:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
8. 21:00
  Shorts—New Irish Writing, Tommy and Moon
  A young writer befriends an elderly man and discovers the beauty within his world
9. 21:15
  Jerome Vincent - Teddy and Toad
  The story of how President Roosevelt got The Wind in the Willows published in America.
10. 22:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.
11. 22:30
  The Wilson Dixon Line—Sweet Home Colorado
  2/4The country music legend's revelations about his so-called dysfunctional family.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Adam Hess 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jayde Adams talks to Adam Hess.
13. 23:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Talking coins and cows with Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf.
14. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 1. London
  1/4Mark addresses tax avoidance, quantitative easing and voting reform.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist—Poison
  2/5Charles Dance tells a dark tale by the master of the bizarre. With Madhav Sharma.
2. 00:15
  The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 7
  7/8How much of Hill House is manipulated by Eleanor's mind?
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Harry Secombe
  The comedian, actor and singer talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Surprise For Mrs Milbourne
  5/6After the Geneva revelations, the sleuth heads to snowy St Moritz, where danger lurks.
5. 01:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 7
  7/10Nella discovers Marin's secret, but does she fully understand its implications?
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinstated Divinity
  17/30How the Victorian obsession with childhood was represented in art and literature.
8. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
  2/15One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
9. 02:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: The Haunting of Shawley Rectory (Part 2/2)
  2/5Will a new owner spark a fresh start for Shawley Rectory?
10. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 1
  1/2Hearts beat and minds scheme. The dowdy Withers compete with the glittering Springs.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Brand, Hart Dyke, Clark
  2/6Astronomer Stuart Clark, former hostage Tom Hart Dyke and comedian Jo Brand donate items.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, A Soft-Hearted Little Thing
  3/8More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Laugh and Marriage
  4/8Bill wants Richard and Liza to cool their ardour, while Faith is stoking the fires.
14. 05:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.

Wednesday 16 January 2019