BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 14 May 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 11. The Desperate Search
  11/20Jet and the crew reach freighter number two and realise they may not be alone on Mars.
2. 00:30
  London Nights—Helicopters and Street Vendors
  1/10Andrea Levy with the first of ten diverse and diverting nighttime anthologies about London
3. 01:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Corporate Bodies, Episode 1
  1/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris - actor-cum-amateur detective - in Simon Brett's story.
4. 01:30
  Overexposed
  Miles Warde presents a powerful account of young photojournalists on the frontline.
5. 02:00
  William Trevor - The Story of Lucy Gault—Episode 1
  1/10Three men come to fire the Big House in County Cork, sparking a chain of tragic events.
6. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Germany - PI Kemal Kayankaya
  11/15German writer Jakob Arjouni's Turkish sleuth, Kemal Kayankaya, reflects a reunited Germany
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 1
  1/5Shop assistant Hanna does a little bit of wealth redistribution.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, The Tiger Who Came To Tea
  1/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—A Place of Greater Safety, Liberty
  1/3Hilary Mantel's epic account of the French Revolution, dramatised by Melissa Murray.
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Paul Sinha, Natalie Haynes, Holly Walsh and Lloyd Langford join host Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Another Year, Another Head
  1/6A surprise awaits the staff returning from the long summer holiday.
12. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Spiritual Values
  1/8Cash is scarce, as the ambassador hopes capitalism and democracy will conquer communism.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 22, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Corporate Bodies, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris - actor-cum-amateur detective - in Simon Brett's story.
2. 06:30
  Jean
  The life of writer Jean Rhys, best known for her 1966 novel 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.
3. 07:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Airport
  1/4Comedy set in a failing, flailing architectural practice. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, The Ed Talk
  Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
5. 08:00
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 18/05/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Romeo and Juliet. From May 1974.
6. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
  11/13Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 26, Episode 5
  5/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/8The Luton poet is in Aldeburgh, and gets some help with limericks from Arnold Brown.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—A Place of Greater Safety, Equality
  2/3Pressure is growing on the revolutionaries to depose the king and create a republic.
10. 11:00
  Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul—2. The Return
  2/2Elif Shafak's tale of two Istanbulite families bound by the same horrific past.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 18/05/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Romeo and Juliet. From May 1974.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
  11/13Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
3. 13:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Corporate Bodies, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris - actor-cum-amateur detective - in Simon Brett's story.
4. 13:30
  Jean
  The life of writer Jean Rhys, best known for her 1966 novel 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.
5. 14:00
  William Trevor - The Story of Lucy Gault—Episode 2
  2/10Forced out of their beloved home, the Gaults are devastated. But where is their daughter?
6. 14:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Scotland - DI John Rebus
  12/15Mark Lawson meets Ian Rankin, whose crime stories reflect social changes in Scotland.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 2
  2/5Hanna continues with her little bit of wealth redistribution.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Rainy Days and Mondays
  2/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—A Place of Greater Safety, Equality
  2/3Pressure is growing on the revolutionaries to depose the king and create a republic.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Llewellyn, Rocos, Warwick
  5/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Robert Llewellyn, Cleo Rocos and Kevin Warwick.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, A Dick in Shining Armour
  6/6Will pregnant Izzy finally settle down with the man of her dreams?
12. 17:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Airport
  1/4Comedy set in a failing, flailing architectural practice. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
13. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, The Ed Talk
  Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 12. Mysterious Lights and More...
  12/20A mysterious ship disturbs the crew, and a city from Jet's dreams appears to exist on Mars
2. 18:30
  London Nights—Trains
  2/10Andrea Levy presents ten diverse and diverting nighttime anthologies about London
3. 19:00
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 18/05/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Romeo and Juliet. From May 1974.
4. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
  11/13Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
5. 20:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Corporate Bodies, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris - actor-cum-amateur detective - in Simon Brett's story.
6. 20:30
  Jean
  The life of writer Jean Rhys, best known for her 1966 novel 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.
7. 21:00
  Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul—2. The Return
  2/2Elif Shafak's tale of two Istanbulite families bound by the same horrific past.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, The Ed Talk
  Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
9. 22:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The Napoleonic Wars thwart Napoleon and Wellington's horses sending Valentine's cards.
10. 22:45
  I, Regress—Series 2, Thunder
  3/4Can Dr Berry help Heron with his fear of thunder? With Steve Furst.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Anna Maxwell Martin 1/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Anna Maxwell Martin.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 1, Don't Bet on It
  2/6TV racing can't bring Ben out of his coma, so what use is his predicting the winners?
13. 23:30
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 1, Superstition
  The comic poet considers the concept of superstition via another of his poetic works.
14. 23:45
  Jigsaw—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Dan Antopolski, Nat Luurtsema and Tom Craine piece together a selection of sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 12. Mysterious Lights and More...
  12/20A mysterious ship disturbs the crew, and a city from Jet's dreams appears to exist on Mars
2. 00:30
  London Nights—Trains
  2/10Andrea Levy presents ten diverse and diverting nighttime anthologies about London
3. 01:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Corporate Bodies, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris - actor-cum-amateur detective - in Simon Brett's story.
4. 01:30
  Jean
  The life of writer Jean Rhys, best known for her 1966 novel 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.
5. 02:00
  William Trevor - The Story of Lucy Gault—Episode 2
  2/10Forced out of their beloved home, the Gaults are devastated. But where is their daughter?
6. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Scotland - DI John Rebus
  12/15Mark Lawson meets Ian Rankin, whose crime stories reflect social changes in Scotland.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 2
  2/5Hanna continues with her little bit of wealth redistribution.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Rainy Days and Mondays
  2/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—A Place of Greater Safety, Equality
  2/3Pressure is growing on the revolutionaries to depose the king and create a republic.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Llewellyn, Rocos, Warwick
  5/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Robert Llewellyn, Cleo Rocos and Kevin Warwick.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, A Dick in Shining Armour
  6/6Will pregnant Izzy finally settle down with the man of her dreams?
12. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Airport
  1/4Comedy set in a failing, flailing architectural practice. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
13. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, The Ed Talk
  Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.

Wednesday 15 May 2019