BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 17 April 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
  2/4Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, The Innocence of Father Brown
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards investigates the guileless parish priest from East Anglia
3. 01:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 3. Shadow on a Millionaire
  3/7Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face.
4. 01:30
  The Paris Bouquinistes
  Kirsty Lang heads to Paris to tell the story of the riverside booksellers, les bouqinistes
5. 02:00
  Anne Tyler - Back When We Were Grownups—Episode 2
  2/10Rebecca imagines what her life would have been like if she’d chosen a different path.
6. 02:15
  The Test of Time—Episode 2
  2/5Dr Anne Curtis discovers the origins of 'base 60'.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
  7/10Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Eleanor Marx: A Life, The Paris Commune
  2/5Rachel Holmes's lively and engaging biography of Karl Marx's remarkable daughter.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke, Outsiders
  2/5Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.
10. 03:45
  Witness: Behind Luke's Story—Episode 2
  2/5Five programmes about the Gospel of Luke.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  4/6Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
14. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Michael Rosen
  4/6Michael Rosen reads his diaries, which focus on life as a naughty schoolboy in the 1960s.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 4. Bait for a Bogey
  4/7Roger West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady.
2. 06:30
  Ayckbourn in Action
  An exploration of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's directing career.
3. 07:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
  4/6The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
  3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Searching for Their Ship
  1/13The crewmates return from leave, but there's no sign of Troutbridge. Stars Jon Pertwee.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Domestic Help
  11/13Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash?
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, Episode 8
  8/13Paul Gambaccini's music quiz.
8. 09:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Game, Set and Match to Jeeves
  6/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke, Jerusalem
  3/5Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.
10. 10:45
  Witness: Behind Luke's Story—Episode 3
  3/5Five programmes exploring the Gospel of Luke.
11. 11:00
  Step Back In Time - with Rylan Clark-Neal—1989 - Sonia
  80s singer Sonia hops into Rylan’s time machine to travel back to 1989.
12. 11:30
  Short Cuts—Series 10, The Deep End
  1/8Josie Long presents stories about people who have fallen in the deep end.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Searching for Their Ship
  1/13The crewmates return from leave, but there's no sign of Troutbridge. Stars Jon Pertwee.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Domestic Help
  11/13Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash?
3. 13:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 4. Bait for a Bogey
  4/7Roger West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady.
4. 13:30
  Ayckbourn in Action
  An exploration of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's directing career.
5. 14:00
  Anne Tyler - Back When We Were Grownups—Episode 3
  3/10Rebecca goes back to her home town and discovers that her mother has plenty to tell her.
6. 14:15
  The Test of Time—Egyptian Cooling Methods
  3/5Professor Graeme Maidment asks if ancient Egypt answers today's need for sustainable cool.
7. 14:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—8. The Campaign
  8/10After finding out Tom is actually her father, Shirley has gone missing.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Eleanor Marx: A Life, Free Love
  3/5Rachel Holmes's new and engaging biography of Karl Marx's remarkable daughter.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke, Jerusalem
  3/5Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.
10. 15:45
  Witness: Behind Luke's Story—Episode 3
  3/5Five programmes exploring the Gospel of Luke.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, Episode 8
  8/13Paul Gambaccini's music quiz.
12. 16:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Game, Set and Match to Jeeves
  6/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
13. 17:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
  4/6The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
14. 17:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
  3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 3. Hogwatch Night
  3/4A wife is on the warpath and after the three witches' blood.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Took
  The comedian and writer shares some reminiscences.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Searching for Their Ship
  1/13The crewmates return from leave, but there's no sign of Troutbridge. Stars Jon Pertwee.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Domestic Help
  11/13Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash?
5. 20:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 4. Bait for a Bogey
  4/7Roger West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady.
6. 20:30
  Ayckbourn in Action
  An exploration of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's directing career.
7. 21:00
  Step Back In Time - with Rylan Clark-Neal—1989 - Sonia
  80s singer Sonia hops into Rylan’s time machine to travel back to 1989.
8. 21:30
  Short Cuts—Series 10, The Deep End
  1/8Josie Long presents stories about people who have fallen in the deep end.
9. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
  3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.
10. 22:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Their landlord is after the rent, but skint Mel and Vicki are not sure how to pay.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Adnan Ahmed 1/2
  Comedy Producer Adnan Ahmed talks about this year’s BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award.
12. 23:00
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Fairground
  4/6The sketch show team take their audience to the fair for Will's birthday.
13. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 4, Not-So-Supergrasses
  3/4If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 3. Hogwatch Night
  3/4A wife is on the warpath and after the three witches' blood.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Took
  The comedian and writer shares some reminiscences.
3. 01:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 4. Bait for a Bogey
  4/7Roger West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady.
4. 01:30
  Ayckbourn in Action
  An exploration of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's directing career.
5. 02:00
  Anne Tyler - Back When We Were Grownups—Episode 3
  3/10Rebecca goes back to her home town and discovers that her mother has plenty to tell her.
6. 02:15
  The Test of Time—Egyptian Cooling Methods
  3/5Professor Graeme Maidment asks if ancient Egypt answers today's need for sustainable cool.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—8. The Campaign
  8/10After finding out Tom is actually her father, Shirley has gone missing.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Eleanor Marx: A Life, Free Love
  3/5Rachel Holmes's new and engaging biography of Karl Marx's remarkable daughter.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke, Jerusalem
  3/5Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.
10. 03:45
  Witness: Behind Luke's Story—Episode 3
  3/5Five programmes exploring the Gospel of Luke.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, Episode 8
  8/13Paul Gambaccini's music quiz.
12. 04:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Game, Set and Match to Jeeves
  6/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
13. 05:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
  4/6The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
14. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
  3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.

Thursday 18 April 2019