BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 18 July 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
  3/6Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, George Melly
  The singer and writer reflects on his three great loves - fishing, surrealism and jazz.
3. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 3
  3/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's new spy thriller.
4. 01:30
  Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
  The story of hair as an artefact of remembrance.
5. 02:00
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—8. Bad Days
  8/10Sporting a new hairdo and outfit, Eleanor is on her way to Johnnie Lomond's farewell gig.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Battling Bark and Beetle
  Kathy Willis examines the origin and impact of Dutch elm disease across Europe.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—3. The Solicitor
  3/10As Emma and Charles move to a new town, she makes the acquaintance of a young solicitor.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 3
  3/5While working as Librarian at Hull University, Larkin meets Maeve Brennan.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—3. A Successful Rival
  3/3One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, as she gives up on finding happiness.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican.
11. 04:30
  Cleaning Up—2. True Love?
  2/4Julie Hesmondhalgh, Paul Barber and John Thompson star in this Manchester-based sitcom.
12. 05:00
  There Is No Escape—Episode 1
  1/4An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
13. 05:30
  The Pin—Series 4, Magic
  2/4Award-winning sketch duo The Pin are back with a new series and this time they're at home.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 4
  4/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's intense new spy thriller.
2. 06:30
  Who Was Opal?
  The life of writer Opal Whiteley, whose childhood diary became a 1920s bestseller.
3. 07:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Vice
  2/4Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing.
4. 07:30
  Terry Alderton's Whole Half Hour
  A whole half hour of comedy joy from an award-winning comedian.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, The Expert Witness
  2/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
  4/4Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—John Gabriel Borkman, Episode 1
  1/2David Threlfall stars in Ibsen's pertinent play about the dangers of ambition.
10. 11:00
  Ronald Frame Short Stories—The End of the Season
  Rhona has fled from her relationship problems. At her hotel, she comes to an understanding
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
  Charlotte Bogard Macleod’s tale of modern day parenthood - love, surrogacy and statistics.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, The Expert Witness
  2/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 4
  4/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's intense new spy thriller.
4. 13:30
  Who Was Opal?
  The life of writer Opal Whiteley, whose childhood diary became a 1920s bestseller.
5. 14:00
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—9. Please Don't Hurt Us
  9/10Humiliated by her childish infatuation, Eleanor seeks help.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Hunt for Diversity
  Kathy Willis explores Nikolai Vavilov's pioneering search for unused varieties of crops.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—4. The Longing
  4/10Emma's memory of young solicitor Leon becomes the core of her despair.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 4
  4/5As middle age approaches, Larkin's private life is as complicated as ever.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—John Gabriel Borkman, Episode 1
  1/2David Threlfall stars in Ibsen's pertinent play about the dangers of ambition.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington.
11. 16:30
  Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
  4/4Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
12. 17:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Vice
  2/4Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing.
13. 17:30
  Terry Alderton's Whole Half Hour
  A whole half hour of comedy joy from an award-winning comedian.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Good Omens—4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
  4/6Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, The Expert Witness
  2/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
5. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 4
  4/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's intense new spy thriller.
6. 20:30
  Who Was Opal?
  The life of writer Opal Whiteley, whose childhood diary became a 1920s bestseller.
7. 21:00
  Ronald Frame Short Stories—The End of the Season
  Rhona has fled from her relationship problems. At her hotel, she comes to an understanding
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
  Charlotte Bogard Macleod’s tale of modern day parenthood - love, surrogacy and statistics.
9. 22:00
  Terry Alderton's Whole Half Hour
  A whole half hour of comedy joy from an award-winning comedian.
10. 22:30
  Richard Marsh—Cardboard Heart, Wedding
  4/4Will is asked to be best man. The speech is easy. It's everything else that's difficult.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sarah Campbell 2/2
  Sarah Campbell chats again to comedian Ian Smith
12. 23:00
  Lemn Sissay's Homecoming—2. London
  2/2Lemn explores the nature of home via comedy, poetry and conversation.
13. 23:30
  Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Diane, Joe and David must do 30 minutes of community service for crimes against radio.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
  4/6Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
3. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jennie Rooney - Red Joan, Episode 4
  4/5Joan Stanley has a secret in Jennie Rooney's intense new spy thriller.
4. 01:30
  Who Was Opal?
  The life of writer Opal Whiteley, whose childhood diary became a 1920s bestseller.
5. 02:00
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—9. Please Don't Hurt Us
  9/10Humiliated by her childish infatuation, Eleanor seeks help.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Hunt for Diversity
  Kathy Willis explores Nikolai Vavilov's pioneering search for unused varieties of crops.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—4. The Longing
  4/10Emma's memory of young solicitor Leon becomes the core of her despair.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 4
  4/5As middle age approaches, Larkin's private life is as complicated as ever.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—John Gabriel Borkman, Episode 1
  1/2David Threlfall stars in Ibsen's pertinent play about the dangers of ambition.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington.
11. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
  4/4Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
12. 05:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Vice
  2/4Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing.
13. 05:30
  Terry Alderton's Whole Half Hour
  A whole half hour of comedy joy from an award-winning comedian.

Friday 19 July 2019