BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 April 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze
  2/8The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer.
2. 06:30
  A Dinosaur Called Sue
  Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.
3. 07:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Potarneyland Training Exercise
  12/12Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New
  9/13It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini quizzes Howard Curtis, Jeffrey Darlington and Martin Leadbetter.
8. 09:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Spode Is Unsuccessful
  4/6Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.
9. 10:00
  Hamlet—Episode 3
  3/5Hamlet arranges for a play to be performed that features a similar murder to his father's.
10. 10:45
  Macbeth Remixed—3. The Myth of the Witches
  3/5How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?
11. 11:00
  Above Ground—The Manicure
  3/3After being made redundant, Nell regains her confidence by joining a walk and talk group.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Hancock's Ashes
  Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Potarneyland Training Exercise
  12/12Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New
  9/13It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze
  2/8The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer.
4. 13:30
  A Dinosaur Called Sue
  Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.
5. 14:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—3. A New Stepfamily
  3/10Josie wants to be the perfect stepmother for her partner's children.
6. 14:15
  Extra Senses—3. Time
  3/5Graham Easton finds out why humans are obsessed with time.
7. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 8
  8/10Anna struggles to understand the truth about George Darrow's meeting with Sophie.
8. 14:45
  Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Father
  3/10Charlie Chaplin's actor father is forced to take care of him. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
9. 15:00
  Hamlet—Episode 3
  3/5Hamlet arranges for a play to be performed that features a similar murder to his father's.
10. 15:45
  Macbeth Remixed—3. The Myth of the Witches
  3/5How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini quizzes Howard Curtis, Jeffrey Darlington and Martin Leadbetter.
12. 16:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Spode Is Unsuccessful
  4/6Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.
13. 17:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
14. 17:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford
  2/3Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Val McDermid
  8/8Crime writer Val McDermid tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Potarneyland Training Exercise
  12/12Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New
  9/13It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze
  2/8The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer.
6. 20:30
  A Dinosaur Called Sue
  Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.
7. 21:00
  Above Ground—The Manicure
  3/3After being made redundant, Nell regains her confidence by joining a walk and talk group.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Hancock's Ashes
  Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.
9. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
10. 22:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Justin has to cope with the build-up to the wedding of the year.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Kayvan Novak 2/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Kayvan Novak.
12. 23:00
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Mike's House
  2/6The sketch show team take the audience to Mike's house, but they get lost.
13. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 4, There's One Born Again Every Minute
  1/4Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford
  2/3Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Val McDermid
  8/8Crime writer Val McDermid tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze
  2/8The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer.
4. 01:30
  A Dinosaur Called Sue
  Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—3. A New Stepfamily
  3/10Josie wants to be the perfect stepmother for her partner's children.
6. 02:15
  Extra Senses—3. Time
  3/5Graham Easton finds out why humans are obsessed with time.
7. 02:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 8
  8/10Anna struggles to understand the truth about George Darrow's meeting with Sophie.
8. 02:45
  Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Father
  3/10Charlie Chaplin's actor father is forced to take care of him. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
9. 03:00
  Hamlet—Episode 3
  3/5Hamlet arranges for a play to be performed that features a similar murder to his father's.
10. 03:45
  Macbeth Remixed—3. The Myth of the Witches
  3/5How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini quizzes Howard Curtis, Jeffrey Darlington and Martin Leadbetter.
12. 04:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Spode Is Unsuccessful
  4/6Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.
13. 05:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
14. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.

Thursday 4 April 2019