BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 22 January 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - Slipstream—Into the Wolf's Lair
  1/5It's 1945 and the Allies are certain to win the war. Then an unidentified aircraft appears
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Christoper Douglas and Marie O'Riordan
  Book discussion, hosted by Sue MacGregor, with Christopher Douglas and Marie O’Riordan.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
4. 01:30
  It's My Story—The Girl in the Picture
  Kim Phuc, subject of an iconic photograph from the Vietnam War, tells her story.
5. 02:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 1
  1/10A contented marriage is disrupted by Arabella - beautiful, rich and longing to be loved.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—What Is the Meaning of Empire Day?
  21/30The experiences of children exiled from or who arrived in Britain under the British Empire
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—6. Money Money Money
  6/15Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Germaine Greer - White Beech: The Rainforest Years, Episode 1
  1/5Germaine Greer tells the story of her search for a patch of her native Australia to heal.
9. 03:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—1. A Good Marriage
  1/2Lady Clonbrony wants her son to make a good marriage.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 2
  2/8Can Nicolas's guests talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
11. 04:30
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Awful Reason of the Vicar's Visit
  3/6A distressed reverend begins his tale of a monstrous outrage committed against him.
12. 05:00
  Crazy Big Fish—Fish is Back in Hull
  1/6Can five everyday Hull women overcome the barriers and fulfil their dreams upon the stage?
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—4. In The Frame
  4/6The detective's murder probe proves uncomfortable for the victim's husband.
2. 06:30
  Football's Loyal Fans
  Ian Stone asks what makes a football fan travel the country to watch their team play
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Recipe for Disaster
  5/8Culinary chaos is on the menu when Faith's Aussie friend Esther visits.
4. 07:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  3/6Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  6/6Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
6. 08:30
  Know Your Place—Room to Manoeuvre
  3/8Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 25, Episode 3
  3/7Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Elastic Planet—The Shape
  3/6Drugged electricity and artificial icebergs. Johnny Ball guest stars in the cosmic comedy.
9. 10:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—2. A Trap
  2/2In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—New Writing from Africa, Cordelia
  1/3The first of three stories by new radio writers from Africa.
11. 11:15
  Charlotte Jones - Airswimming
  Two women find common ground when confined to an insane asylum.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  6/6Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
2. 12:30
  Know Your Place—Room to Manoeuvre
  3/8Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—4. In The Frame
  4/6The detective's murder probe proves uncomfortable for the victim's husband.
4. 13:30
  Football's Loyal Fans
  Ian Stone asks what makes a football fan travel the country to watch their team play
5. 14:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 2
  2/10Arabella gets to know her new housemates.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Nation's Most Important Asset
  22/30Readings of the words of children about the effect of the wars of the 20th century.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—7. A Writer's Paradise
  7/15Jennifer is keen to marry Tony, and Lyon visits Anne's family home in Lawrenceville.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Germaine Greer - White Beech: The Rainforest Years, Episode 2
  2/5Germaine Greer is taken to see an abandoned dairy farm on the Gold Coast.
9. 15:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—2. A Trap
  2/2In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Ker, Stephenson Connolly, Geim
  3/6John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Humphrey Ker, Pamela Stephenson Connolly and Andre Geim.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, The View from the Bridge
  4/8Confused Izzy meets fiance Charles' friend Bill and they hit it off...
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Recipe for Disaster
  5/8Culinary chaos is on the menu when Faith's Aussie friend Esther visits.
13. 17:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  3/6Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Bovey - Slipstream—The Eagle's Nest
  2/5Barton and his team head deep behind German lines to track down a terrifying new weapon.
2. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, Send for Paul Temple
  1/5Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the husband and wife team that battled villains.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  6/6Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
4. 19:30
  Know Your Place—Room to Manoeuvre
  3/8Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way.
5. 20:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—4. In The Frame
  4/6The detective's murder probe proves uncomfortable for the victim's husband.
6. 20:30
  Football's Loyal Fans
  Ian Stone asks what makes a football fan travel the country to watch their team play
7. 21:00
  Shorts—New Writing from Africa, Cordelia
  1/3The first of three stories by new radio writers from Africa.
8. 21:15
  Charlotte Jones - Airswimming
  Two women find common ground when confined to an insane asylum.
9. 22:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  3/6Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
10. 22:30
  The Wilson Dixon Line—When Love Comes to Town (And Then Leaves Again)
  3/4The outlaw country music legend reflects on romance and life with ex-wife Maureen.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Flo and Joan 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Sarah Campbell chats to musical comedians Flo and Joan.
12. 23:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Elephant rides and bear fights in the bizarre sketch comedy.
13. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 2. Sheffield
  2/4Mark and his studio audience consider community gardening, homelessness and education.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - Slipstream—The Eagle's Nest
  2/5Barton and his team head deep behind German lines to track down a terrifying new weapon.
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, Send for Paul Temple
  1/5Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the husband and wife team that battled villains.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—4. In The Frame
  4/6The detective's murder probe proves uncomfortable for the victim's husband.
4. 01:30
  Football's Loyal Fans
  Ian Stone asks what makes a football fan travel the country to watch their team play
5. 02:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 2
  2/10Arabella gets to know her new housemates.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Nation's Most Important Asset
  22/30Readings of the words of children about the effect of the wars of the 20th century.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—7. A Writer's Paradise
  7/15Jennifer is keen to marry Tony, and Lyon visits Anne's family home in Lawrenceville.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Germaine Greer - White Beech: The Rainforest Years, Episode 2
  2/5Germaine Greer is taken to see an abandoned dairy farm on the Gold Coast.
9. 03:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—2. A Trap
  2/2In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 2
  2/8Can Nicolas's guests talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, The View from the Bridge
  4/8Confused Izzy meets fiance Charles' friend Bill and they hit it off...
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Recipe for Disaster
  5/8Culinary chaos is on the menu when Faith's Aussie friend Esther visits.
13. 05:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  3/6Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.

Wednesday 23 January 2019