BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 1 May 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 2. What's Wrong with Whittaker?
  2/20Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space.
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Stand By For West
  5/5A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, A Night in a Harem
  2/5The anti-hero is in St Moritz, where an Arab princess catches his eye.
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Julie Walters
  The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track.
5. 01:30
  I Found a Tenor: Richard Tauber Revived
  Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
6. 02:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 2
  2/10Martin feels increasingly slighted by his lack of promotion, and there's a rival collector
7. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Germany - Inspector Barlach
  2/15Mark Lawson uncovers German history in the crime novels of Friedrich Durrenmatt.
8. 02:30
  Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—When I Got Lost
  2/5Rachel's brother was tipped for football fame, but one day he just disappeared...
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 2
  2/5Dianne Hales delves into the history of Mona Lisa's ancestors to understand her character.
10. 03:00
  War and Peace—Episode 7
  7/10Pierre believes that he alone can save Russia from Napoleon. John Hurt stars.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Armando lannucci
  6/6Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Taking It on the Chin
  4/6As Izzy's love-life gets more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Faint Possibility
  5/6Liza earns cult status after baring her lovelife on Woman's Hour.
14. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Chris Packham
  6/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Professor Regrets
  3/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America.
2. 06:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bob Harris
  Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.
3. 06:30
  The Playlist Series—The Duke of Wellington's Playlist
  David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
4. 07:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
5. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Adam Smith
  1/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Gumming Up the Works
  3/13There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee.
7. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style
  13/13The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous.
8. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Semi-final 1
  10/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals.
9. 09:30
  Be Prepared—St George's Day
  2/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
10. 10:00
  War and Peace—Episode 8
  8/10Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
11. 11:00
  Step Back In Time - with Rylan Clark-Neal—1993 - Heather Small
  M People’s Heather Small joins Rylan in his time machine for a trip back to 1993.
12. 11:30
  Short Cuts—Series 10, Losing Yourself
  4/8Josie Long hears stories of what can be found when we lose ourselves.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Gumming Up the Works
  3/13There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style
  13/13The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Professor Regrets
  3/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America.
4. 13:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bob Harris
  Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.
5. 13:30
  The Playlist Series—The Duke of Wellington's Playlist
  David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
6. 14:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 3
  3/10As pressure mounts at work, Martin finds himself being challenged in his private life too.
7. 14:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Czechoslovakia - Lieutenant Boruvka
  3/15Mark Lawson explores Czech history in the crime fiction of Josef Skvorecky.
8. 14:30
  Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Mr Belling's Diner
  3/5Carol works in a seaside diner where a famous footballer asks her to a game.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 3
  3/5Mona Lisa is born into a turbulent era just as an artistic star from Vinci is on the rise.
10. 15:00
  War and Peace—Episode 8
  8/10Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Semi-final 1
  10/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals.
12. 16:30
  Be Prepared—St George's Day
  2/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
13. 17:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
14. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Adam Smith
  1/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 3. Extreme Dreams
  3/20Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Peter Jones
  The actor and comedian looks back on his showbusiness career, in the theatre and on radio.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Gumming Up the Works
  3/13There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style
  13/13The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous.
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Professor Regrets
  3/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America.
6. 20:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bob Harris
  Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.
7. 20:30
  The Playlist Series—The Duke of Wellington's Playlist
  David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
8. 21:00
  Step Back In Time - with Rylan Clark-Neal—1993 - Heather Small
  M People’s Heather Small joins Rylan in his time machine for a trip back to 1993.
9. 21:30
  Short Cuts—Series 10, Losing Yourself
  4/8Josie Long hears stories of what can be found when we lose ourselves.
10. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Adam Smith
  1/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
11. 22:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Have the girls from TV show Friends really come to visit?
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jen Brister 2/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jessica Fostekew chats again to Jen Brister.
13. 23:00
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Back to the Studio
  6/6The sketch show team take their audience on a trip to the cinema.
14. 23:30
  World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Dodgy Phil comes up with another scheme to fill the East End boozer with punters.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 3. Extreme Dreams
  3/20Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Peter Jones
  The actor and comedian looks back on his showbusiness career, in the theatre and on radio.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Professor Regrets
  3/5The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America.
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bob Harris
  Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.
5. 01:30
  The Playlist Series—The Duke of Wellington's Playlist
  David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
6. 02:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 3
  3/10As pressure mounts at work, Martin finds himself being challenged in his private life too.
7. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Czechoslovakia - Lieutenant Boruvka
  3/15Mark Lawson explores Czech history in the crime fiction of Josef Skvorecky.
8. 02:30
  Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Mr Belling's Diner
  3/5Carol works in a seaside diner where a famous footballer asks her to a game.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 3
  3/5Mona Lisa is born into a turbulent era just as an artistic star from Vinci is on the rise.
10. 03:00
  War and Peace—Episode 8
  8/10Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Semi-final 1
  10/13Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals.
12. 04:30
  Be Prepared—St George's Day
  2/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
13. 05:00
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
14. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Adam Smith
  1/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny

Thursday 2 May 2019