BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 31 July 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 3
  3/5Christine tracks down an old friend in an attempt to try and recall her past.
2. 06:30
  Studio in the Sand
  Robin Denselow hears the music of the Saharawi people in the refugee camps of Algeria.
3. 07:00
  There Is No Escape—Episode 3
  3/4Andrew attempts to beat his workmate Lennie to a promotion.
4. 07:30
  The Pin—Series 4, Sabotage
  4/4Award-winning sketch duo The Pin are back with a new series and this time they're at home.
5. 08:00
  The Diary of a Nobody—Episode 3
  3/5Can Mr Pooter deal with the consequences of his unemployed son's marriage plans?
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
  9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
8. 09:30
  Cleaning Up—4. Surprise
  4/4Sitcom about a group of night-time cleaners in Manchester. Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, A Small Person Far Away
  3/3It's now 1956 and a crisis with her mother means Anna must go back to Berlin.
10. 11:00
  Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete Control—1. Comedy
  1/3Dr John Cooper Clarke chooses his favourite programmes from the BBC Radio archives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Diary of a Nobody—Episode 3
  3/5Can Mr Pooter deal with the consequences of his unemployed son's marriage plans?
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
  9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 3
  3/5Christine tracks down an old friend in an attempt to try and recall her past.
4. 13:30
  Studio in the Sand
  Robin Denselow hears the music of the Saharawi people in the refugee camps of Algeria.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 8
  8/10Theo, now aged fourteen, has some tough questions for Tess. The reader is Niamh Cusack.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capture and Drawdown
  Kathy Willis examines new insights into plants as regulators of our planet.
7. 14:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The Backward Shadow—Episode 3
  3/10Dottie's plans to start a business are moving very fast now that she's found an investor.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Johnson - Please, Mr Postman, Episode 3
  3/51974 and Alan Johnson - now a union activist - joins the Labour Party.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, A Small Person Far Away
  3/3It's now 1956 and a crisis with her mother means Anna must go back to Berlin.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
11. 16:30
  Cleaning Up—4. Surprise
  4/4Sitcom about a group of night-time cleaners in Manchester. Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
12. 17:00
  There Is No Escape—Episode 3
  3/4Andrew attempts to beat his workmate Lennie to a promotion.
13. 17:30
  The Pin—Series 4, Sabotage
  4/4Award-winning sketch duo The Pin are back with a new series and this time they're at home.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Angela Carter's Book of Fairytales—Vasillisa the Fair
  3/5A Russian variation on the story of Cinderella. Read by Eileen McCallum.
2. 18:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—8. The End of Everything
  8/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
  The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
4. 19:00
  The Diary of a Nobody—Episode 3
  3/5Can Mr Pooter deal with the consequences of his unemployed son's marriage plans?
5. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
  9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
6. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 3
  3/5Christine tracks down an old friend in an attempt to try and recall her past.
7. 20:30
  Studio in the Sand
  Robin Denselow hears the music of the Saharawi people in the refugee camps of Algeria.
8. 21:00
  Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete Control—1. Comedy
  1/3Dr John Cooper Clarke chooses his favourite programmes from the BBC Radio archives.
9. 22:00
  The Pin—Series 4, Sabotage
  4/4Award-winning sketch duo The Pin are back with a new series and this time they're at home.
10. 22:30
  The Future of Radio—Series 1, Breaking Small
  3/4BBC boffins explore the possibilities of radio and nano technology.
11. 22:45
  John Kearns—3. Lunch Break
  John and his work colleagues test each other's patience at the Dinosaur Museum.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Melinda Hughes 2/2
  Laura Lexx talks to Melinda Hughes.
13. 23:00
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Animals
  6/6The award-winning funny man muses on all beasts, including humans.
14. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Porridge Votes
  6/6The Scotsmen stand against the Laird in the local by-election. Dirty tricks are soon afoot
15. 23:45
  Love in Recovery—Series 1, The Pub
  6/6The group leave the meeting room to try to rescue one of their members - from the pub.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Angela Carter's Book of Fairytales—Vasillisa the Fair
  3/5A Russian variation on the story of Cinderella. Read by Eileen McCallum.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—8. The End of Everything
  8/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
  The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 3
  3/5Christine tracks down an old friend in an attempt to try and recall her past.
5. 01:30
  Studio in the Sand
  Robin Denselow hears the music of the Saharawi people in the refugee camps of Algeria.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 8
  8/10Theo, now aged fourteen, has some tough questions for Tess. The reader is Niamh Cusack.
7. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capture and Drawdown
  Kathy Willis examines new insights into plants as regulators of our planet.
8. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The Backward Shadow—Episode 3
  3/10Dottie's plans to start a business are moving very fast now that she's found an investor.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Johnson - Please, Mr Postman, Episode 3
  3/51974 and Alan Johnson - now a union activist - joins the Labour Party.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, A Small Person Far Away
  3/3It's now 1956 and a crisis with her mother means Anna must go back to Berlin.
11. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
12. 04:30
  Cleaning Up—4. Surprise
  4/4Sitcom about a group of night-time cleaners in Manchester. Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
13. 05:00
  There Is No Escape—Episode 3
  3/4Andrew attempts to beat his workmate Lennie to a promotion.
14. 05:30
  The Pin—Series 4, Sabotage
  4/4Award-winning sketch duo The Pin are back with a new series and this time they're at home.

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