BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 18 January 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist—The Surgeon
  4/5Charles Dance tells a darkly comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Simon Williams.
2. 00:15
  Tao Lin - A Message of Unknown Purpose
  Tao Lin's curious tale about a prisoner in 2042 who depicts a society addicted to sleep.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Sebastian Walker
  Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about Sebastian Walker of Walker Books.
4. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  1/6The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
5. 01:30
  Living Books
  Sandi Toksvig visits the Human Library where you borrow a person instead of a book
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 9
  9/10The burgomasters of Amsterdam determine to uphold their city's God-fearing reputation.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—I Ain't a Child
  19/30Victorian street children and the organisations that grew up to rescue them.
8. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—4. Opportunity Knocks
  4/15Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.
9. 02:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: The Price Of Joy (Part 2/2)
  4/5Daniel must decide whether to pay the ransom.
10. 03:00
  W Somerset Maugham - The Razor's Edge—1. Spiritual Quest
  1/2War veteran Larry Darrell is back in Chicago, but heads for Paris on a spiritual quest.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 1, TS Eliot
  3/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Kate Saunders and Nigel Williams.
12. 04:30
  Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, Popeye
  2/6Reflections on the rise and fall of EC Segar's sailor man. Stars Warren Mitchell.
13. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 6
  6/6Jack has flu, so daughter Nicola takes over just as the pub inspectors are due.
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
2. 06:30
  Tim Key's Easy USSR
  Tim Key explores the strange sounds that became the Soviet soundtrack to the space race.
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
4. 07:30
  The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower
  3/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.
5. 08:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  8/13Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 10
  10/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
9. 10:00
  W Somerset Maugham - The Razor's Edge—2. Return to Paris
  2/21930s: Larry meets Sophie again in Paris - to the horror of ex-fiancee, Isabel.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Deborah Frances-White: 'Best Pick' and 'How To Fail'
  Amanda Litherland and Deborah Frances-White recommend the best podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  8/13Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
4. 13:30
  Tim Key's Easy USSR
  Tim Key explores the strange sounds that became the Soviet soundtrack to the space race.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 10
  10/10Nella bids her husband farewell and welcomes the new arrival.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Habit of Schooling
  20/30How the 1870 Forster Education Act marked the start of compulsory education for all.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—5. A Falling Out
  5/15Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
8. 14:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: Trebuchet
  5/5With the world on the brink, a family shelter in Scotland.
9. 15:00
  W Somerset Maugham - The Razor's Edge—2. Return to Paris
  2/21930s: Larry meets Sophie again in Paris - to the horror of ex-fiancee, Isabel.
10. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 10
  10/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 16:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
12. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
13. 17:30
  The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower
  3/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist—The Butler
  5/5Charles Dance tells a comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Nickolas Grace.
2. 18:15
  James Follett - The Devil to Pay
  A car crash on a deserted road. A camper drags the driver away. What's the story?
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Style
  Richard Francis, Michael Bracewell and Alice Rawsthorn debate 'style'.
4. 19:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  8/13Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 20:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
7. 20:30
  Tim Key's Easy USSR
  Tim Key explores the strange sounds that became the Soviet soundtrack to the space race.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Deborah Frances-White: 'Best Pick' and 'How To Fail'
  Amanda Litherland and Deborah Frances-White recommend the best podcasts.
9. 22:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower
  3/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.
10. 22:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Tim meets a secretary and sings an imaginary country song.
11. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Insomnia
  1/6Local government worker Martin faces a deadly combo - new boss, cats and wheelie bins.
12. 23:30
  A Look Back at the Future—2010
  3/6Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Robbins and Brian Perkins look ahead to the Year of Toddler Power.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist—The Butler
  5/5Charles Dance tells a comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Nickolas Grace.
2. 00:15
  James Follett - The Devil to Pay
  A car crash on a deserted road. A camper drags the driver away. What's the story?
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Style
  Richard Francis, Michael Bracewell and Alice Rawsthorn debate 'style'.
4. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
5. 01:30
  Tim Key's Easy USSR
  Tim Key explores the strange sounds that became the Soviet soundtrack to the space race.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 10
  10/10Nella bids her husband farewell and welcomes the new arrival.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Habit of Schooling
  20/30How the 1870 Forster Education Act marked the start of compulsory education for all.
8. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—5. A Falling Out
  5/15Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
9. 02:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: Trebuchet
  5/5With the world on the brink, a family shelter in Scotland.
10. 03:00
  W Somerset Maugham - The Razor's Edge—2. Return to Paris
  2/21930s: Larry meets Sophie again in Paris - to the horror of ex-fiancee, Isabel.
11. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 10
  10/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
12. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
13. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
14. 05:30
  The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower
  3/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.

Saturday 19 January 2019