BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 June 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet
  2/6Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers
  The actors talk to Derek Jones about their experiences filming Born Free in Africa.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 2. Busker
  2/5As the Lucky Charm murders mount up, the detective questions a busker.
4. 01:30
  Building Bridges - The Art of the Middle 8
  Midge Ure explores the art and craft of the bridge, or middle 8, in popular songwriting.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gorsky, Episode 7
  7/10Gorsky: a story about a Russian billionaire, his Thameside palace, love, beauty and books.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Shutting In
  17/30Professor David Hendy explains how cramped conditions led to a brutal massacre of cats.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Amicable, Episode 2
  2/5Can divorce really be amicable? Sally and Joe are about to find out.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Antony Sher - Year of the Fat Knight, Episode 2
  2/5While rehearsing Falstaff, Antony Sher films a scene in The Hobbit with Ian McKellan.
9. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Simon Munnery
  3/6Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's inventions.
11. 04:30
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Be Better
  4/4Using the Bible, the monarchy and Audrey Hepburn, Jeremy looks at self-improvement.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views
  1/6Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.
13. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, The Bed Blocker
  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—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  3/5With the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
2. 06:30
  Absinthe Makes the Art Grow Fonder
  Michele Roberts on absinthe, the drink that fuelled bohemia, and its influence on art.
3. 07:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Mystery of the Obese Escapologist
  2/6The spoof sleuth probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Mr Phillips' Promotion
  9/13The navy's oldest Sub-Lieutenant causes upset when he gets ideas above his station.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—The SS Lotus
  2/13Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
9. 10:00
  Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love
  1/2Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.
10. 11:00
  The Slumber King by Kevin Crossley-Holland
  A walking stick unlocks the door to an astounding journey beneath mountains
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Nine Lives by Anna Maria Murphy
  5/6An secret is unearthed when Beth's elderly father Patrick claims never to have been born
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Mr Phillips' Promotion
  9/13The navy's oldest Sub-Lieutenant causes upset when he gets ideas above his station.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—The SS Lotus
  2/13Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  3/5With the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
4. 13:30
  Absinthe Makes the Art Grow Fonder
  Michele Roberts on absinthe, the drink that fuelled bohemia, and its influence on art.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gorsky, Episode 8
  8/10Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Master and Servant
  18/30Professor David Hendy eavesdrops with the servants in an 18th-century home.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Amicable, Episode 3
  3/5Can divorce really be amicable? Sally and Joe are about to find out.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Antony Sher - Year of the Fat Knight, Episode 3
  3/5Antony Sher gets to grips with his Falstaffian fat suit.
9. 15:00
  Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love
  1/2Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
12. 17:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Mystery of the Obese Escapologist
  2/6The spoof sleuth probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands
  3/6Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
  Popular actress Maureen Lipman looks back on her career in film, TV and the theatre.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, Mr Phillips' Promotion
  9/13The navy's oldest Sub-Lieutenant causes upset when he gets ideas above his station.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—The SS Lotus
  2/13Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  3/5With the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
6. 20:30
  Absinthe Makes the Art Grow Fonder
  Michele Roberts on absinthe, the drink that fuelled bohemia, and its influence on art.
7. 21:00
  The Slumber King by Kevin Crossley-Holland
  A walking stick unlocks the door to an astounding journey beneath mountains
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Nine Lives by Anna Maria Murphy
  5/6An secret is unearthed when Beth's elderly father Patrick claims never to have been born
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan.
10. 22:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Gossip
  2/6The comedian asks exactly who starts rumours? Brendan Burns and Sarah Kennedy help.
11. 22:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, Wireless Wanderings (Part 2)
  2/5Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth searches for a new time slot.
12. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—A Book at Bathtime, A Book at Bathtime 6/7
  Jon Holmes reads a bedtime story from the bath. And he's sharing his bath with Jake Yapp.
13. 23:00
  Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Greenwich
  5/6The cult BBC Radio 1 series tour hits Greenwich University, London.
14. 23:30
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tom's 'imaginary' band sparks mayhem with his new job!
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands
  3/6Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
  Popular actress Maureen Lipman looks back on her career in film, TV and the theatre.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  3/5With the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
4. 01:30
  Absinthe Makes the Art Grow Fonder
  Michele Roberts on absinthe, the drink that fuelled bohemia, and its influence on art.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Gorsky, Episode 8
  8/10Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Master and Servant
  18/30Professor David Hendy eavesdrops with the servants in an 18th-century home.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Amicable, Episode 3
  3/5Can divorce really be amicable? Sally and Joe are about to find out.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Antony Sher - Year of the Fat Knight, Episode 3
  3/5Antony Sher gets to grips with his Falstaffian fat suit.
9. 03:00
  Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love
  1/2Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.
10. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
12. 05:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Mystery of the Obese Escapologist
  2/6The spoof sleuth probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan.

Thursday 13 June 2019