BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 30 July 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Angela Carter's Book of Fairytales—The Twelve Wild Ducks
  1/5A Norwegian version of Snow White involving 13 siblings, and a very wicked stepmother.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—6. Storm Warning
  6/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Andrea Catherwood and Tom Standage
  Sue MacGregor, Tom Standage and Andrea Catherwood discuss favourite books.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 1
  1/5SJ Watson's debut thriller about a woman who loses her memory every time she sleeps...
5. 01:30
  Ella In Berlin
  Cleveland Watkiss and Dame Cleo marvel at Ella Fitzgerald's Mac the Knife and give it a go
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 6
  6/10Tess is left reeling in the aftermath of her brief affair with David.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Blooming Tree of Life
  Kathy Willis explores DNA fingerprinting and a new tree of life for plants.
8. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The Backward Shadow—Episode 1
  1/10The sequel to The L-Shaped Room. Stars Lynne Seymour.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Johnson - Please, Mr Postman, Episode 1
  1/51967 and a teenage Alan Johnson, wannabe pop star, needs a steady job to fund his dreams.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
  1/3The story of a Jewish family fleeing Germany in 1933 told through a child's eyes.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Neil Innes, Dr Bradley Garrett and Isabel Berncke.
12. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Singing Detectives
  3/4The intrepid Yorkshire builders take on work experience Tina, but how will the lass do?
13. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—4. Unforgiven
  4/6Western fan and Sutter Estate barmaid Heather looks for a widower's first love.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 5
  5/6The 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—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 2
  2/5When she starts losing her memory, Christine's doctor suggests she keeps a journal.
2. 06:30
  The Oxbridge Murder
  David Baddiel investigates the events that led to the foundation of Cambridge University.
3. 07:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?
4. 07:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Sport
  1/4A series of potentially misremembered sporting anecdotes from Andy Hamilton.
5. 08:00
  The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
  Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
7. 09:00
  Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business
  2/5As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.
8. 09:30
  So On and So Forth—Episode 2
  2/4The talented foursome present more observational sketches and characters.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, Bombs on Aunt Dainty
  2/3Anna and Max face the challenges of life as refugees rather better than their parents.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Kit De Waal
  The working class voice and better representation in stories with Kit De Waal.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
  Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 2
  2/5When she starts losing her memory, Christine's doctor suggests she keeps a journal.
4. 13:30
  The Oxbridge Murder
  David Baddiel investigates the events that led to the foundation of Cambridge University.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 7
  7/10In the wake of her decision, Tess vows never to explain herself again. Niamh Cusack reads.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Dynamic Rainforest
  How DNA analysis is providing a new window into the evolution of the tropical rainforest.
7. 14:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The Backward Shadow—Episode 2
  2/10Addy's novel won't be published for another year. In the meantime Jane has to find a job.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Johnson - Please, Mr Postman, Episode 2
  2/5At 19, Alan Johnson is a married father of two, and about to become politicised.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, Bombs on Aunt Dainty
  2/3Anna and Max face the challenges of life as refugees rather better than their parents.
10. 16:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 4
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.
11. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  1/6Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
12. 17:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?
13. 17:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Sport
  1/4A series of potentially misremembered sporting anecdotes from Andy Hamilton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Angela Carter's Book of Fairytales—The Wise Little Girl
  2/5Tales from Russia and Norway that feature young girls using their quick wits.
2. 18:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—7. Lies
  7/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
4. 19:00
  The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
  Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
5. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
6. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 2
  2/5When she starts losing her memory, Christine's doctor suggests she keeps a journal.
7. 20:30
  The Oxbridge Murder
  David Baddiel investigates the events that led to the foundation of Cambridge University.
8. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Kit De Waal
  The working class voice and better representation in stories with Kit De Waal.
9. 22:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Sport
  1/4A series of potentially misremembered sporting anecdotes from Andy Hamilton.
10. 22:30
  Andrew O'Neill: Pharmacist Baffler—Episode 1
  1/2Comedian and transvestite Andrew O'Neill gives his thoughts on gender identity.
11. 23:00
  The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 3
  3/4The award-winning duo have a shopping meltdown.
12. 23:15
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, The Lord and Mike Shepherd
  3/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the case of a vanishing Lord.
13. 23:30
  Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 3
  3/5A Puritan vet dishes out tough love to ill pets. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Angela Carter's Book of Fairytales—The Wise Little Girl
  2/5Tales from Russia and Norway that feature young girls using their quick wits.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—7. Lies
  7/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 2
  2/5When she starts losing her memory, Christine's doctor suggests she keeps a journal.
5. 01:30
  The Oxbridge Murder
  David Baddiel investigates the events that led to the foundation of Cambridge University.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 7
  7/10In the wake of her decision, Tess vows never to explain herself again. Niamh Cusack reads.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Dynamic Rainforest
  How DNA analysis is providing a new window into the evolution of the tropical rainforest.
8. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The Backward Shadow—Episode 2
  2/10Addy's novel won't be published for another year. In the meantime Jane has to find a job.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Johnson - Please, Mr Postman, Episode 2
  2/5At 19, Alan Johnson is a married father of two, and about to become politicised.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, Bombs on Aunt Dainty
  2/3Anna and Max face the challenges of life as refugees rather better than their parents.
11. 04:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 4
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.
12. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  1/6Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
13. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?
14. 05:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Sport
  1/4A series of potentially misremembered sporting anecdotes from Andy Hamilton.

Wednesday 31 July 2019