BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 2 May 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
  4/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
2. 06:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
  Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
3. 06:30
  Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
  What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
4. 07:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
5. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
6. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18
  18/21Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
8. 09:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane.
9. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 1, Stranger on a Train
  5/6The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
10. 10:00
  War and Peace—Episode 9
  9/10Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
11. 11:00
  Mat Coward - Clean and Bright
  Washing air seems natural to Granny. But her grandson can't see the point.
12. 11:15
  Burning Both Ends: When Oliver Reed Met Keith Moon
  When legendary hell-raiser Oliver Reed met Keith Moon, nothing was the same ever again.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18
  18/21Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
  4/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
4. 13:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
  Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
5. 13:30
  Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
  What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
6. 14:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 4
  4/10Martin finds himself drawn more and more to Ruth, but Elaine has some curt words for him.
7. 14:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Netherlands - Commissaris Van Der Valk
  4/15Mark Lawson visits Amsterdam in search of the detective Van Der Valk.
8. 14:30
  Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Tallulah's Game
  4/5Mary played Women's Premier League football in wartime. Then Shelley is signed up.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 4
  4/5As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition.
10. 15:00
  War and Peace—Episode 9
  9/10Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
11. 16:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane.
12. 16:30
  Bristow—Series 1, Stranger on a Train
  5/6The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
13. 17:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
14. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Aubrey Beardsley
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his passion for Aubrey Beardsley. Matthew Parris presents.
3. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18
  18/21Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
  4/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
6. 20:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
  Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
7. 20:30
  Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
  What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
8. 21:00
  Jonathan Cash - The First Domino
  Jonathan Cash's play was inspired by his survival of the 1999 Admiral Duncan pub bombing.
9. 21:45
  Mat Coward - Clean and Bright
  Washing air seems natural to Granny. But her grandson can't see the point.
10. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 3, Episode 7
  7/8Short-form show from the same team behind the long-running Newsjack
12. 22:45
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
13. 23:00
  Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 3
  3/6The urban warrior's comedy-music mix, with the full lowdown on fashion.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Aubrey Beardsley
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his passion for Aubrey Beardsley. Matthew Parris presents.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
  4/5Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
  Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
5. 01:30
  Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
  What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
6. 02:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 4
  4/10Martin finds himself drawn more and more to Ruth, but Elaine has some curt words for him.
7. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Netherlands - Commissaris Van Der Valk
  4/15Mark Lawson visits Amsterdam in search of the detective Van Der Valk.
8. 02:30
  Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Tallulah's Game
  4/5Mary played Women's Premier League football in wartime. Then Shelley is signed up.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 4
  4/5As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition.
10. 03:00
  War and Peace—Episode 9
  9/10Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
11. 04:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane.
12. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 1, Stranger on a Train
  5/6The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
13. 05:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
  3/4Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
14. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.

Friday 3 May 2019