BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 31 May 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Luella Miller, by Mary E Wilkins Freeman
  4/5A New England beauty has a disastrous effect on all those who cares for her
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—4. Obstacle
  4/5Jessie's world is in crisis, but her father’s adamant she shouldn’t volunteer.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—William Robinson
  Gardener Carol Klein's choice is wild garden hero, William Robinson. With Matthew Parris.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness
  4/5The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed.
5. 01:30
  Bandits of the Blitz
  Duncan Campbell tells the story of gangsters, looting and crime on the home front in WWII.
6. 02:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—4. Danger
  4/4Facing more danger and intrigue, can Steve finally unravel the town's dark mystery?
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Roaring Crowd
  9/30Prof David Hendy considers the visceral impact of a stadium full of noisy humans.
8. 02:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—9. The Marriage of True Minds
  9/10The Crimean war looms and Victoria has her eighth child.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Seville
  4/5Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.
10. 03:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 2, James Joyce
  4/6Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Nigel Williams.
12. 04:30
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
13. 05:00
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
14. 05:30
  When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 2
  A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise
  5/5Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village.
2. 06:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite
  2/4Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.
3. 07:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens
  1/41938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office.
4. 07:30
  Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care
  Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way
  3/6Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  8/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
8. 09:30
  Home Again—Courage, Mother, Courage
  4/6Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she’s taken a lover.
9. 10:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets
  1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—No Planet B and Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
  This week, Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend podcasts and chat to the creators.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way
  3/6Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise
  5/5Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village.
4. 13:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite
  2/4Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.
5. 14:00
  The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace
  Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground
  10/30David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—The Death of Albert
  10/10Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Malaga and more...
  5/5Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.
9. 15:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets
  1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.
10. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  8/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
11. 16:30
  Home Again—Courage, Mother, Courage
  4/6Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she’s taken a lover.
12. 17:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens
  1/41938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office.
13. 17:30
  Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care
  Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Clarimonde, by Theophile Gautier
  5/5A priest spots a beautiful woman at his ordination, and a battle for his soul commences
2. 18:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—5. Action
  5/5With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Nostalgia
  Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.
4. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way
  3/6Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise
  5/5Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village.
7. 20:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite
  2/4Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—No Planet B and Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
  This week, Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend podcasts and chat to the creators.
9. 22:00
  Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care
  Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.
10. 22:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Featuring an array of comic characters, including a fame-hungry celebrity mother.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Rhys James 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Angela Barnes chats to Rhys James.
12. 23:00
  Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity
  1/4The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve.
13. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 2
  2/4The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Clarimonde, by Theophile Gautier
  5/5A priest spots a beautiful woman at his ordination, and a battle for his soul commences
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—5. Action
  5/5With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Nostalgia
  Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise
  5/5Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village.
5. 01:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite
  2/4Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.
6. 02:00
  The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace
  Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground
  10/30David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians.
8. 02:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—The Death of Albert
  10/10Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Malaga and more...
  5/5Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.
10. 03:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets
  1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.
11. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  8/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
12. 04:30
  Home Again—Courage, Mother, Courage
  4/6Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she’s taken a lover.
13. 05:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens
  1/41938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office.
14. 05:30
  Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care
  Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.

Saturday 1 June 2019