BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 2 July 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins
  1/6Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Dillie Keane and Richard Fortey
  Dillie Keane, Professor Richard Fortey and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
  1/5As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
4. 01:30
  Curlew River
  Ian Bostridge opens a window onto one of Benjamin Britten's strangest musical works.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 1
  1/5Having found literary success, our lady heads to a conference in Brussels.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name
  Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants.
7. 02:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—Penniless
  6/10With her father dead, Laura must ask her aunt for help and discovers some disturbing news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
  1/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
9. 03:00
  Dave Sheasby - Five Summers and Johnny Onion
  A photograph evokes vivid memories of an intense lost love across the English Channel.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Richard Osman, Prof Kevin Dutton and Dr Sandra Knapp.
11. 04:30
  The Best Laid Plans—Would Like To Meet
  3/4New sitcom. Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.
12. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, End of Term
  8/8Ambassador Mackenzie packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 1
  1/671st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
2. 06:30
  Britain's Black Revolutionary
  Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
  4/6Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
4. 07:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
5. 08:00
  The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955
  Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 4
  The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations.
8. 09:30
  The Other Man—Getting Hotter
  4/6Nearly caught out twice with Grace, is Travis really cut out to be the other man?
9. 10:00
  Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins
  1/2Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Katherine Jakeways
  Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955
  Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
3. 13:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
4. 13:30
  Britain's Black Revolutionary
  Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2
  2/5Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
  How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
7. 14:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—Choices
  7/10De Courcy has fallen for Laura, but is she free from the affections of Colonel Hargrave?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
  2/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
9. 15:00
  Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins
  1/2Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker
  6/6Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
  4/6Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
13. 17:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night
  2/6Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier
  Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.
3. 19:00
  The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955
  Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
4. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
5. 20:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
6. 20:30
  Britain's Black Revolutionary
  Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Katherine Jakeways
  Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.
8. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
9. 22:30
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Living Room
  2/4Alun's house tour arrives in his living room.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Byrne 1/3
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
11. 23:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is That You Mr Brown?
  3/4Sheila buys a crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles.
12. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Manchester
  5/6Mark is in Manchester for thoughts on low-cost housing and novel road safety techniques.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night
  2/6Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier
  Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
4. 01:30
  Britain's Black Revolutionary
  Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2
  2/5Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
  How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
7. 02:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—Choices
  7/10De Courcy has fallen for Laura, but is she free from the affections of Colonel Hargrave?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
  2/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
9. 03:00
  Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins
  1/2Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker
  6/6Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
  4/6Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
13. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.

Wednesday 3 July 2019