BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 July 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—1. The Arrival
  1/6A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe
  Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.
3. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 1
  1/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's intense spy thriller.
4. 01:30
  Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure
  6/6Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars.
5. 02:00
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—6. Look Out, Saturday Night!
  6/10Eleanor agrees to go to a party with Raymond. Soon the bubbles are going to her head.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Towards the Light
  Kathy Willis explores the harnessing of plants' ability to photosynthesise their own food.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—1. The Marriage
  1/10Beautiful Emma meets and marries Doctor Bovary, but is distraught over the lack of passion
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 1
  1/5Larkin, aged 17, goes up to Oxford to read English and meets a jazz-loving kindred spirit.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and curator Phill Jupitus discuss some new curiosities.
11. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Patio Marital
  1/4Two Yorkshire builders tool up for a warring couple.
12. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—2. Wild Bunch
  2/6Heather helps a neighbour who is being harassed on the estate.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 3
  3/6The 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 2
  2/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's new and compelling thriller.
2. 06:30
  Dreamers of the Black Metropolis
  The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
4. 07:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
5. 08:00
  The Al Read Show—From 7/10/1995
  Courting, marriage, kids and football - a compilation of the comic's 1950s monologues.
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—The Spare Room
  7/10Devere takes a shine to Mrs Forbes-Hamilton's guest. Is Audrey jealous?
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 6
  The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations.
8. 09:30
  The Other Man—Declaration
  6/6A date, a declaration, some poetry and a proposal.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
  2/3Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—John Finnemore
  The prolific, award-winning sketch and sitcom writer John Finnemore.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Al Read Show—From 7/10/1995
  Courting, marriage, kids and football - a compilation of the comic's 1950s monologues.
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—The Spare Room
  7/10Devere takes a shine to Mrs Forbes-Hamilton's guest. Is Audrey jealous?
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 2
  2/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's new and compelling thriller.
4. 13:30
  Dreamers of the Black Metropolis
  The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.
5. 14:00
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—7. Dance? Could I?
  7/10Eleanor is surprised to find herself dancing at the golf club party.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Multiple Genes
  Kathy Willis examines the mystery of a plant's ability to exist in multiple forms.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—2. The Ball
  2/10The dazzling Marquis ball intensifies Emma's longing for more excitement.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 2
  2/5Philip meets Monica Jones, and so begins a lifelong and complicated relationship.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
  2/3Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
10. 16:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 2
  Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Bernard Gallagher makes a shockingly gruesome discovery.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
13. 17:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Good Omens—2. End of Days
  2/6The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
2. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Michael Sellers
  Peter Sellers' son tells Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous funny father.
3. 19:00
  The Al Read Show—From 7/10/1995
  Courting, marriage, kids and football - a compilation of the comic's 1950s monologues.
4. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—The Spare Room
  7/10Devere takes a shine to Mrs Forbes-Hamilton's guest. Is Audrey jealous?
5. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 2
  2/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's new and compelling thriller.
6. 20:30
  Dreamers of the Black Metropolis
  The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—John Finnemore
  The prolific, award-winning sketch and sitcom writer John Finnemore.
8. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
9. 22:30
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Bedroom
  4/4Alun Cochrane's stand-up tour of his house reaches the bedroom.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sarah Campbell 1/2
  Sarah Campbell chats to the comedian Ian Smith
11. 23:00
  The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show from award-winning duo Croft and Pearce, rising stars of UK comedy.
12. 23:15
  The Literary Adventures of Mr Brown—Episode 1
  1/2Imagine if London's genteel literary scene had a bit more swag and a gangsta's lean.
13. 23:30
  Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 1
  1/5Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—2. End of Days
  2/6The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Michael Sellers
  Peter Sellers' son tells Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous funny father.
3. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 2
  2/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's new and compelling thriller.
4. 01:30
  Dreamers of the Black Metropolis
  The story of Chicago's Depression era Black Renaissance and the artists that led it.
5. 02:00
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—7. Dance? Could I?
  7/10Eleanor is surprised to find herself dancing at the golf club party.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Multiple Genes
  Kathy Willis examines the mystery of a plant's ability to exist in multiple forms.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—2. The Ball
  2/10The dazzling Marquis ball intensifies Emma's longing for more excitement.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 2
  2/5Philip meets Monica Jones, and so begins a lifelong and complicated relationship.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
  2/3Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
10. 04:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 2
  Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Bernard Gallagher makes a shockingly gruesome discovery.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
13. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.

Wednesday 17 July 2019