BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 26 June 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—The Room
  2/5Linus and Alice grow closer, but her sister Naomi seems intent on making trouble.
2. 00:15
  Short Works—Zoe Gilbert - Folk, The True Tale of Jack Frost
  2/5Grey desires her sister’s lover, a stranger in the winter woods.
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Esmond Knight
  Late actor Esmond Knight loves the forlorn sounds of nature including some heard in India.
4. 01:00
  The Hot Kid—1. True American Lawman
  1/4Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s.
5. 01:30
  The Funny Thing About Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Devastation
  7/10Dowell reflects on the devastating impact that Leonora's teenage ward has.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Radio Everywhere
  27/30Radio seemed like magic to begin with, then the Nazis exploited its darker powers.
8. 02:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Future Lost
  2/10Painter Laura's skills are praised by a London artist, but her father hears bad news.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Deep, Shark-tagging
  2/5James Nestor meets some of the world's scientific freedivers and goes shark-tagging.
10. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—Robin Glendinning - The Windsor Jewels
  Who has stolen Wallis Simpson's jewels? Black comedy with Christine Kavanagh.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
  5/6Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6Phonsie and Stumpy try to make the most of Muriel's status.
13. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Closed Book
  3/6Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book.
14. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 2
  2/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
2. 06:30
  Pieces of a Man
  Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
3. 07:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6The devastating consequences of World Peace.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, The PM Papa
  11/13HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
  4/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  5/6Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
9. 10:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—1. Burying the Past
  1/3A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—Welcome to Your Holiday!, Enzo by Tod Wodicka
  3/3A couple try to revisit the carefree holidays of their formerly hip and trendy past.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Anton in Eastbourne
  Set in a hotel, Peter Tinniswood's last play was created for Chekhov admirer Paul Scofield
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, The PM Papa
  11/13HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
  4/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
3. 13:00
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
4. 13:30
  Pieces of a Man
  Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Happy Marriage?
  8/10Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Music While You Shop, Music While You Work
  28/30David Hendy considers how music has been used to soothe, cheer, and inspire us.
7. 14:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—London
  3/10Laura and her father travel to London, where they meet a man who dresses like a monkey.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Deep, Japan
  3/5Nestor dives with the Ama: women who have been freediving in Japan's seas for 2,000 years.
9. 15:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—1. Burying the Past
  1/3A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  5/6Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
12. 17:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6The devastating consequences of World Peace.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—The Painting
  3/5Linus is no longer sure who to believe, as revelations and suspicions arise.
2. 18:15
  Short Works—Zoe Gilbert - Folk, Swirling Cleft
  3/5Gad is sent into forbidden territory to find an unusual remedy for her sick baby sister.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Victor Spinetti
  From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier. The actor reminisces about his career.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 8, The PM Papa
  11/13HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.
5. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
  4/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
6. 20:00
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
7. 20:30
  Pieces of a Man
  Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
8. 21:00
  Shorts—Welcome to Your Holiday!, Enzo by Tod Wodicka
  3/3A couple try to revisit the carefree holidays of their formerly hip and trendy past.
9. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Anton in Eastbourne
  Set in a hotel, Peter Tinniswood's last play was created for Chekhov admirer Paul Scofield
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6The devastating consequences of World Peace.
11. 22:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Mobiles
  4/6A comic look at the everyday irritations from portable telephones.
12. 22:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, John Dries Up
  4/5With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration.
13. 23:00
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Ageing
  1/6The award-winning comedian tackles the pros and cons of getting older.
14. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Gambling Fever
  1/6Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
15. 23:45
  Love in Recovery—Series 1, Fiona
  1/6An ex-banker worries she has more in common with the group than she'd like to admit.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—The Painting
  3/5Linus is no longer sure who to believe, as revelations and suspicions arise.
2. 00:15
  Short Works—Zoe Gilbert - Folk, Swirling Cleft
  3/5Gad is sent into forbidden territory to find an unusual remedy for her sick baby sister.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Victor Spinetti
  From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier. The actor reminisces about his career.
4. 01:00
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
5. 01:30
  Pieces of a Man
  Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Happy Marriage?
  8/10Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Music While You Shop, Music While You Work
  28/30David Hendy considers how music has been used to soothe, cheer, and inspire us.
8. 02:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—London
  3/10Laura and her father travel to London, where they meet a man who dresses like a monkey.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Deep, Japan
  3/5Nestor dives with the Ama: women who have been freediving in Japan's seas for 2,000 years.
10. 03:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—1. Burying the Past
  1/3A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
12. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  5/6Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
13. 05:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6The devastating consequences of World Peace.

Thursday 27 June 2019