BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 2 April 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Murder & Mystery—Series 5, MS. Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe
  5/5The last of five stories from the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe.
2. 00:15
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—5. The Open Window
  5/5Framton Nuttel's letter of introduction little prepares him for what he is about to hear.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Preethi Nair and Jay Rayner
  Discussion of books written by Malcolm Gladwell, David Sedaris and Joan Didion.
4. 01:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold
  6/6Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away.
5. 01:30
  How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross
  Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.
6. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—1. Family Dynamics
  1/10The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down and a new relationship begins
7. 02:15
  Extra Senses—1. Pain
  1/5Graham Easton visits a pain research lab to learn why some things hurt more than others.
8. 02:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 6
  6/10Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, while Sophie has a shock for Owen.
9. 02:45
  Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Childhood
  1/10Charlie Chaplin's childhood of impending destitution. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
10. 03:00
  Hamlet—Episode 1
  1/5The king of Denmark has died, and the throne has been claimed by his brother Claudius.
11. 03:45
  Macbeth Remixed—1. Macbeth - Tyrant or Treasure?
  1/5Was Macbeth a murderous tyrant or a generous and popular king?
12. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Ingrams, Bussmann, Stringer
  3/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Richard Ingrams, Jane Bussmann and Howard Stringer.
13. 04:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship with a 'first date'.
14. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads
  5/6The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.
15. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 8
  8/8Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band
  8/8The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman.
2. 06:30
  The Hull Truck Story
  The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
  1/6Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
4. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
5. 08:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 4
  4/6What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs.
6. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername
  5/13Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 6
  6/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Wells.
9. 10:00
  Hamlet—Episode 2
  2/5The ghost of Hamlet's father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. But is it true?
10. 10:45
  Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?
  2/5What was Lady Macbeth really like?
11. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Jessica Hynes
  Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 4
  4/6What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername
  5/13Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band
  8/8The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman.
4. 13:30
  The Hull Truck Story
  The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.
5. 14:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—2. A Bitter Break-Up
  2/10After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband.
6. 14:15
  Extra Senses—2. Balance
  2/5Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray.
7. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 7
  7/10Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation.
8. 14:45
  Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—School Days
  2/10Chaplin on surviving a school for destitute children. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
9. 15:00
  Hamlet—Episode 2
  2/5The ghost of Hamlet's father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. But is it true?
10. 15:45
  Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?
  2/5What was Lady Macbeth really like?
11. 16:00
  Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman
  2/6Dave Gorman and Carol Vorderman discuss ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?
13. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
  1/6Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
14. 17:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Cult Vampires—1. This Is Now by Michael Marshall Smith
  1/3Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you?
2. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Sam Spade - The Original Private Eye
  1/5Jeffrey Richards explores the development of investigator Sam Spade
3. 19:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 4
  4/6What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs.
4. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername
  5/13Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band
  8/8The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman.
6. 20:30
  The Hull Truck Story
  The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Jessica Hynes
  Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut.
8. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
9. 22:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 1, Case #10 - Perfect 10
  1/9June Whitfield joins Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez to solve a crime at a beauty pageant.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Kayvan Novak 1/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Kayvan Novak.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Satan is ready to secretly return baby Patrick to Earth. But God has eyes in his back.
12. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6When Eva opens her heart to the press, the rest of the staff get taken to the cleaners.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Cult Vampires—1. This Is Now by Michael Marshall Smith
  1/3Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you?
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Sam Spade - The Original Private Eye
  1/5Jeffrey Richards explores the development of investigator Sam Spade
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band
  8/8The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman.
4. 01:30
  The Hull Truck Story
  The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—2. A Bitter Break-Up
  2/10After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband.
6. 02:15
  Extra Senses—2. Balance
  2/5Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray.
7. 02:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 7
  7/10Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation.
8. 02:45
  Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—School Days
  2/10Chaplin on surviving a school for destitute children. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
9. 03:00
  Hamlet—Episode 2
  2/5The ghost of Hamlet's father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. But is it true?
10. 03:45
  Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?
  2/5What was Lady Macbeth really like?
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman
  2/6Dave Gorman and Carol Vorderman discuss ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
  1/6Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
14. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.

Wednesday 3 April 2019