BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 26 July 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 4
  4/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—4. The Choice
  4/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Bill Shankly
  Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts champions the life of the Liverpool manager Bill Shankly.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 4
  4/5A murderous secret emerges at a glamorous Long Island party.
5. 01:30
  In Search of My Lizard Brain
  Nina Conti attends the third annual London Improvathon, a 50-hour improvisation marathon.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 4
  4/10Tess leaves Ireland to follow her beloved sister Claire to New York. Read by Niamh Cusack
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capsules of Life
  Kathy Willis uncovers the role seedbanking plays in conserving worldwide plant diversity.
8. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—9. Misfortune
  9/10Emma Bovary's complicated and unfulfilled life starts to unravel.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Scientific Revolution
  4/5The discovery of ignorance and the quest for immortality.
10. 03:00
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas—2. Bartram-Haugh, 1865
  2/3Maud seems to have no choice about her future. Stars Teresa Gallagher and George Cole.
11. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
12. 04:30
  Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—1. Parallels
  1/6As agent Dick Barton visits his son, strange parallels emerge between past and present.
13. 05:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Blackmail
  3/4A little bit of murky police history comes back to haunt the Haling squad
14. 05:30
  Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 5
  5/5Odalie's devilish ingenuity is revealed and Rose is left reeling.
2. 06:30
  Character Assassins
  Fiona Lindsay cross-examines famous authors who've killed off their most popular creations
3. 07:00
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Horatio Sparkins
  5/5The socially ambitious Maldertons are elated when a mystery suitor courts their daughter.
4. 07:30
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Sketch show with Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Frank Hovis, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Commemorate Jubilees the Burkiss Way
  7/13A comedy celebration of the Queen's 25 years on the throne.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
8. 09:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
  2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
9. 10:00
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas—3. Revelations
  3/3Maud believes she's in danger. With Teresa Gallagher, George Cole and Dorothy Tutin.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Liverpool with Caroline Crampton
  Recommending the best podcasts made in Liverpool, including a chat with The Anfield Wrap.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Commemorate Jubilees the Burkiss Way
  7/13A comedy celebration of the Queen's 25 years on the throne.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 5
  5/5Odalie's devilish ingenuity is revealed and Rose is left reeling.
4. 13:30
  Character Assassins
  Fiona Lindsay cross-examines famous authors who've killed off their most popular creations
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 5
  5/10Tess is wholly preoccupied by thoughts of David. Niamh Cusack reads Mary Costello's novel.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Useful Weed
  Kathy Willis explores the legacy behind the mapping of the first plant genome.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—10. Mounting Debts
  10/10Exhausted from her debts and betrayal, Emma opts for a swift course of action.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, And They Lived Happily Ever After
  5/5The world's a better place, but are we any happier?
9. 15:00
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas—3. Revelations
  3/3Maud believes she's in danger. With Teresa Gallagher, George Cole and Dorothy Tutin.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
11. 16:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
  2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
12. 17:00
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Horatio Sparkins
  5/5The socially ambitious Maldertons are elated when a mystery suitor courts their daughter.
13. 17:30
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Sketch show with Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Frank Hovis, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 5
  5/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
2. 18:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—5. Disaster
  5/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Multicultural Britain
  Matthew Parris welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion
4. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Commemorate Jubilees the Burkiss Way
  7/13A comedy celebration of the Queen's 25 years on the throne.
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
6. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 5
  5/5Odalie's devilish ingenuity is revealed and Rose is left reeling.
7. 20:30
  Character Assassins
  Fiona Lindsay cross-examines famous authors who've killed off their most popular creations
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Liverpool with Caroline Crampton
  Recommending the best podcasts made in Liverpool, including a chat with The Anfield Wrap.
9. 22:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Sketch show with Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Frank Hovis, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
10. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Abigoliah Schamaun 1/2
  Arthur Smith talks to Abigoliah Schamaun.
11. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2019, Heat 4
  The nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK.
12. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 6
  6/6Boothby Graffoe traces a joke through the ages - and tries find a Brighton B&B.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 5
  5/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—5. Disaster
  5/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Multicultural Britain
  Matthew Parris welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 5
  5/5Odalie's devilish ingenuity is revealed and Rose is left reeling.
5. 01:30
  Character Assassins
  Fiona Lindsay cross-examines famous authors who've killed off their most popular creations
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 5
  5/10Tess is wholly preoccupied by thoughts of David. Niamh Cusack reads Mary Costello's novel.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Useful Weed
  Kathy Willis explores the legacy behind the mapping of the first plant genome.
8. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—10. Mounting Debts
  10/10Exhausted from her debts and betrayal, Emma opts for a swift course of action.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, And They Lived Happily Ever After
  5/5The world's a better place, but are we any happier?
10. 03:00
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas—3. Revelations
  3/3Maud believes she's in danger. With Teresa Gallagher, George Cole and Dorothy Tutin.
11. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
12. 04:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
  2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
13. 05:00
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Horatio Sparkins
  5/5The socially ambitious Maldertons are elated when a mystery suitor courts their daughter.
14. 05:30
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Sketch show with Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Frank Hovis, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.

Saturday 27 July 2019