BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 May 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Family of the Vourdalak, by Alexis Tolstoy
  2/5Father Gorcha goes into the mountains and warns his family he will return as a vampire
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action
  2/5As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act.
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton
  Humphrey Lyttelton talks to Derek Jones about birds he has spotted at home and away.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail
  2/5The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too?
5. 01:30
  The Goulash Archipelago—Episode 1
  1/2Two musicians travel through the Carpathian Mountains, playing music in exchange for food.
6. 02:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—2. Fear
  2/4A hostile reception sends Steve Threefall into the arms of Nova Vallance.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Persuasion
  7/30Prof David Hendy explores the power of the orator.
8. 02:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—7. The Family
  7/10A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Vigo
  2/5Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.
10. 03:00
  Esther Waters—2. Lone Parenting in Victorian England
  2/2Esther is determined to support her baby. A tale of survival in Victorian England.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
12. 04:30
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears
  2/4In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.
13. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Turret
  3/4Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly).
14. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Planned Parenthood
  Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband?
  3/5The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room.
2. 06:30
  The Goulash Archipelago—Episode 2
  2/2Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.
3. 07:00
  Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul
  4/4Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Blowing Themselves Up
  7/13Taking part in a joint forces exercise, can HMS Troutbridge make it to the landing zone?
6. 08:30
  Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show
  6/6Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah
  1/6Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.
9. 10:00
  Richard Monks - The Loss Adjuster
  Death and destruction on a flooded housing estate. Insurers move in.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—The Time Being, Symphony of Sighs by Karen Anstee
  1/6A cellist sets off reluctantly to play at an outdoor concert.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Uncle Harry by Gary Brown
  1/6The first of six quirky tales about the registering of life's big moments.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Blowing Themselves Up
  7/13Taking part in a joint forces exercise, can HMS Troutbridge make it to the landing zone?
2. 12:30
  Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show
  6/6Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband?
  3/5The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room.
4. 13:30
  The Goulash Archipelago—Episode 2
  2/2Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.
5. 14:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat
  3/4As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Babble
  8/30David Hendy listens to the babble of ancient Rome.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements
  8/10The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Madrid
  3/5Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.
9. 15:00
  Richard Monks - The Loss Adjuster
  Death and destruction on a flooded housing estate. Insurers move in.
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah
  1/6Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.
12. 17:00
  Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul
  4/4Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant
  3/5A Brazilian ship sparks alarming visions for our hero who discovers its demonic cargo
2. 18:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—3. Support
  3/5As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
  From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Blowing Themselves Up
  7/13Taking part in a joint forces exercise, can HMS Troutbridge make it to the landing zone?
5. 19:30
  Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show
  6/6Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband?
  3/5The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room.
7. 20:30
  The Goulash Archipelago—Episode 2
  2/2Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.
8. 21:00
  Shorts—The Time Being, Symphony of Sighs by Karen Anstee
  1/6A cellist sets off reluctantly to play at an outdoor concert.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Uncle Harry by Gary Brown
  1/6The first of six quirky tales about the registering of life's big moments.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
11. 22:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
  4/4Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
12. 23:00
  Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Lancaster
  3/6The cult series hits Lancaster University. Starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.
13. 23:30
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Tom hears music everywhere, but it's not the food of love. With Bob Monkhouse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant
  3/5A Brazilian ship sparks alarming visions for our hero who discovers its demonic cargo
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—3. Support
  3/5As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
  From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband?
  3/5The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room.
5. 01:30
  The Goulash Archipelago—Episode 2
  2/2Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.
6. 02:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat
  3/4As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Babble
  8/30David Hendy listens to the babble of ancient Rome.
8. 02:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements
  8/10The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Madrid
  3/5Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.
10. 03:00
  Richard Monks - The Loss Adjuster
  Death and destruction on a flooded housing estate. Insurers move in.
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey.
12. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah
  1/6Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.
13. 05:00
  Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul
  4/4Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

Thursday 30 May 2019