BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 August 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Robert Aickman Stories—1. Le Miroir
  1/5Celia, a young Englishwoman, moves to Paris to embark on a career as an artist.
2. 00:15
  James Follett - The Bionic Blob
  A "Thing" from outer space helps a hapless private eye on Earth. Stars Sandra Dickinson.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Tracy-Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley
  Sue MacGregor with Tracy Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley discuss some favourite books.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 1
  1/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
5. 01:30
  The Walpole Chronicle
  Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.
6. 02:00
  Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 1
  1/7Sri Lanka, 1962: Triton, a young boy, goes to work for Mr Salgado.
7. 02:15
  A Brief History of Mathematics—The Mathematicians Who Helped Einstein
  6/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.
8. 02:30
  Bindi Business—Series 1, 1. Self-Employment
  1/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Revelation
  1/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
10. 03:00
  Kate Brannigan - Clean Break
  When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3
  3/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
12. 04:30
  The Senses—Touch
  2/6A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.
13. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests?
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 2
  Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2
  2/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
2. 06:30
  Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson
  The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
3. 07:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 5
  5/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker.
4. 07:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class
  4/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974
  Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/14Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.
7. 09:00
  Lobby Land—Series 2, Cometh The Power
  5/5Sam has been nominated for a journalism award, but has she got a bigger decision to make?
8. 09:30
  Stilgoe's Around—Champneys Health Spa
  A Hertfordshire health farm gets the full comic and tuneful treatment from Richard Stilgoe
9. 10:00
  Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry
  Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Peter Curran
  Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974
  Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/14Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2
  2/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
4. 13:30
  Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson
  The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
5. 14:00
  Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 2
  2/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton faces a jealous rival, and learns to love lists.
6. 14:15
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Georg Cantor
  7/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.
7. 14:30
  Bindi Business—Series 1, 2. Children
  2/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, Looking Back
  2/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
9. 15:00
  Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry
  Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
11. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—A Draught of Malmesy
  4/6The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.
12. 17:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 5
  5/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker.
13. 17:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class
  4/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Robert Aickman Stories—2. Raising The Wind
  2/5Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is.
2. 18:15
  James Follett - The Man Who Invented Yesterday
  For scientist Sir Max his latest experiment takes him slightly by surprise.
3. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie
  Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
4. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974
  Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
5. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/14Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.
6. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2
  2/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
7. 20:30
  Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson
  The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
8. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Peter Curran
  Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
9. 22:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class
  4/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.
10. 22:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Point of No Return
  2/6Tom's family are coming to London, and giving the term 'flying visit' a whole new meaning.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 1/2
  Jon Holmes chats to the comedy writer and performer Tom Neenan.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 2, Things to Do Before You Die
  2/6Comatose Ben travels back to 1973 to find a 'life coach' to motivate him out of his coma.
13. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 2, Conference
  1/4Aggressive marketing director John Weak is back, with no morals and little brain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Robert Aickman Stories—2. Raising The Wind
  2/5Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is.
2. 00:15
  James Follett - The Man Who Invented Yesterday
  For scientist Sir Max his latest experiment takes him slightly by surprise.
3. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie
  Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2
  2/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
5. 01:30
  Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson
  The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.
6. 02:00
  Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 2
  2/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton faces a jealous rival, and learns to love lists.
7. 02:15
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Georg Cantor
  7/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.
8. 02:30
  Bindi Business—Series 1, 2. Children
  2/5An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, Looking Back
  2/5Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
10. 03:00
  Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry
  Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
11. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
12. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—A Draught of Malmesy
  4/6The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.
13. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 5
  5/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker.
14. 05:30
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class
  4/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.

Wednesday 21 August 2019