BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 25 April 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—3. The Secret
  3/4Absent in Italy, John sends a letter summoning Sophia to Naples.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Nicholas Parsons
  The TV and radio host looks back over his career leading up to Just a Minute.
3. 01:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy
  2/4The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written?
4. 01:30
  Shimmer and Dazzle: Seeing What Bridget Riley Sees
  Louisa Buck explores the work of Britain's leading abstract painter, Bridget Riley.
5. 02:00
  Anne Tyler - Back When We Were Grownups—Episode 8
  8/10It's time to meet the children.
6. 02:15
  Team Spirit—3. Antarctic
  3/5Claudia Hammond looks at the psychology of team dynamics.
7. 02:30
  44 Scotland Street—The Blue Spode Tea Cup, Episode 3
  Domenica goes behind enemy lines while 'perfect' parent Irene is in trouble.
8. 02:45
  Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanagh—3. We Became One Body, One Soul
  3/5Rudolf Nureyev is paired with ballerina Margot Fonteyn.
9. 03:00
  War and Peace—Episode 3
  3/10Andrei is injured and Pierre risks his life in a duel. John Hurt stars.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 9
  9/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
11. 04:30
  Be Prepared—Survival
  1/4Miles Rummings combines his dream of running a scout troop with his son's birthday weekend
12. 05:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5
  5/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.
13. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie
  4/4Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
2. 06:30
  The Sound of Magnolias
  Irma Kurtz investigates Spanish composer Rodrigo's famous Concerto de Aranjuez.
3. 07:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
5. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 17
  17/21To promote a posh store’s Bridal Week event, the agency organises a live TV wedding.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
  3/17The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 1, Sun, Sea and Sabotage
  4/6The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened.
9. 10:00
  War and Peace—Episode 4
  4/10After Lise's death, Pierre tries to console a broken Andrei. John Hurt stars.
10. 11:00
  Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham
  What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?
11. 11:15
  Sally Griffiths - The Right Call
  Sally Griffiths's gripping drama about keeping secrets in a tight-knit family.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 17
  17/21To promote a posh store’s Bridal Week event, the agency organises a live TV wedding.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
  3/17The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!
3. 13:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
4. 13:30
  The Sound of Magnolias
  Irma Kurtz investigates Spanish composer Rodrigo's famous Concerto de Aranjuez.
5. 14:00
  Anne Tyler - Back When We Were Grownups—Episode 9
  9/10Rebecca has a chance to start over.
6. 14:15
  Team Spirit—4. U12's Football Team
  4/5Claudia Hammond looks at the psychology of team dynamics.
7. 14:30
  44 Scotland Street—The Blue Spode Tea Cup, Episode 4
  Bertie's confused about his brother, Angus needs legal advice and Domenica is troubled.
8. 14:45
  Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanagh—4. The Purest and the Dirtiest
  4/5Nureyev creates a dark, complicated ballet based on a poem by Byron.
9. 15:00
  War and Peace—Episode 4
  4/10After Lise's death, Pierre tries to console a broken Andrei. John Hurt stars.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
11. 16:30
  Bristow—Series 1, Sun, Sea and Sabotage
  4/6The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened.
12. 17:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
13. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—4. The Return
  4/4Gaskell tries to penetrate Adrian's malign spell.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—John Stuart Mill
  Matthew Parris and Max Mosley celebrate the life of John Stuart Mill.
3. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 17
  17/21To promote a posh store’s Bridal Week event, the agency organises a live TV wedding.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Million Pound Penny
  3/17The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!
5. 20:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
6. 20:30
  The Sound of Magnolias
  Irma Kurtz investigates Spanish composer Rodrigo's famous Concerto de Aranjuez.
7. 21:00
  Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham
  What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?
8. 21:15
  Sally Griffiths - The Right Call
  Sally Griffiths's gripping drama about keeping secrets in a tight-knit family.
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 3, Episode 6
  6/8Short-form show from the same team behind the long running Newsjack
11. 22:45
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
12. 23:00
  Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 2
  2/6The urban warrior's comedy-music mix includes a how-to guide to seeing gigs for free.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—4. The Return
  4/4Gaskell tries to penetrate Adrian's malign spell.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—John Stuart Mill
  Matthew Parris and Max Mosley celebrate the life of John Stuart Mill.
3. 01:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
4. 01:30
  The Sound of Magnolias
  Irma Kurtz investigates Spanish composer Rodrigo's famous Concerto de Aranjuez.
5. 02:00
  Anne Tyler - Back When We Were Grownups—Episode 9
  9/10Rebecca has a chance to start over.
6. 02:15
  Team Spirit—4. U12's Football Team
  4/5Claudia Hammond looks at the psychology of team dynamics.
7. 02:30
  44 Scotland Street—The Blue Spode Tea Cup, Episode 4
  Bertie's confused about his brother, Angus needs legal advice and Domenica is troubled.
8. 02:45
  Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanagh—4. The Purest and the Dirtiest
  4/5Nureyev creates a dark, complicated ballet based on a poem by Byron.
9. 03:00
  War and Peace—Episode 4
  4/10After Lise's death, Pierre tries to console a broken Andrei. John Hurt stars.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
11. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 1, Sun, Sea and Sabotage
  4/6The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened.
12. 05:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.

Friday 26 April 2019