BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 23 July 2019

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 1
  1/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—1. The Scratch
  1/10Potent and playful drama about a world without antibiotics.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Les Dennis and Michael Simkins
  Actors Michael Simkins and Les Dennis join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite reads.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 1
  1/5Glitz and sleaze collide for two police typists in Prohibition New York.
5. 01:30
  M1: The Modernist Marvel
  Poet John Hegley reflects on the M1, Britain's first motorway in 1959. From 2009.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 1
  1/10Mary Costello's lyrical debut, shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, read by Niamh Cusack
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Signals of Growth
  Uncovering the elusive ways plants move and respond to their surroundings.
8. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—6. The Affairs
  6/10Doctor's wife Emma embarks on a series of affairs to escape provincial life.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, An Animal of No Significance
  1/5Yuval Noah Harari's groundbreaking account of our history - from apes to world dominance.
10. 03:00
  Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 1
  Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Clive Anderson, Anne Dudley and Richard Williams.
12. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Blues on the Stairs
  2/4Yorkshire builders Johnny and Arthur grapple with a perilously perched piano.
13. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—3. The Searchers
  3/6Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair so asks Heather to investigate.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 4
  4/6The 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—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
  2/5New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
2. 06:30
  Celluloid Beatles
  Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
3. 07:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 1
  1/6The adventures of a comedian-turned-holistic-therapist and a Tory MP- turned-media figure.
4. 07:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
  6/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
5. 08:00
  The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
  Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
7. 09:00
  Lobby Land—Series 2, Vis-à-Vis
  1/5Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.
8. 09:30
  So On and So Forth—Episode 1
  1/4One of the rising stars of the sketch group circuit with a very British style of comedy.
9. 10:00
  Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 2
  Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Phoebe Judge
  Stories of crime and love with the ever curious Phoebe Judge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
  Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
  2/5New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
4. 13:30
  Celluloid Beatles
  Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 2
  2/10In the aftermath of her mother's death, young Tess is beset by grief. Read by Niamh Cusack
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
  Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—7. An Unexpected Turn
  7/10Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Cognitive Revolution
  2/5How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order.
9. 15:00
  Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 2
  Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
10. 16:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 3
  Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford tackle the etiquette of travel.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Vera and Muriel face the fallout from their claim about Guard Gallagher.
12. 17:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 1
  1/6The adventures of a comedian-turned-holistic-therapist and a Tory MP- turned-media figure.
13. 17:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
  6/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 2
  2/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
2. 18:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—2. Infection
  2/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Nick Wisdom
  Norman Wisdom's son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous funny father.
4. 19:00
  The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
  Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
5. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
6. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
  2/5New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
7. 20:30
  Celluloid Beatles
  Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
8. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Phoebe Judge
  Stories of crime and love with the ever curious Phoebe Judge.
9. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
  6/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
10. 22:30
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
  2/5Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
11. 22:45
  Comedy Club Extra—Comedy Catalysts, Comedy Catalysts - Sindhu Vee
  Harriet Kemsley talks to a comedian about the trail blazing comic who inspired them.
12. 23:00
  The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 2
  2/4The award-winning duo with a baffled IT manager!
13. 23:15
  The Literary Adventures of Mr Brown—Episode 2
  2/2Imagine if London's genteel literary scene had a bit more swag and a gangsta's lean.
14. 23:30
  Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 2
  2/5Featuring the Ike Turner and Melvyn Bragg Story. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 2
  2/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—2. Infection
  2/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Les Dennis and Michael Simkins
  Actors Michael Simkins and Les Dennis join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite reads.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
  2/5New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
5. 01:30
  Celluloid Beatles
  Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 2
  2/10In the aftermath of her mother's death, young Tess is beset by grief. Read by Niamh Cusack
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
  Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
8. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—7. An Unexpected Turn
  7/10Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Cognitive Revolution
  2/5How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order.
10. 03:00
  Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 2
  Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
11. 04:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 3
  Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford tackle the etiquette of travel.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Vera and Muriel face the fallout from their claim about Guard Gallagher.
13. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 1
  1/6The adventures of a comedian-turned-holistic-therapist and a Tory MP- turned-media figure.
14. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
  6/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.

Wednesday 24 July 2019