BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 21 August 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3
  3/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
2. 06:30
  The Slow Coach—Episode 1
  1/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
3. 07:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
4. 07:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party
  1/16The Lad throws a launch party for his new series, but things don't quite go to plan.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Fellowship
  12/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother
  3/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
9. 10:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea
  1/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
10. 11:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—1. Mementos & Millican
  1/3Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party
  1/16The Lad throws a launch party for his new series, but things don't quite go to plan.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Fellowship
  12/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3
  3/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
4. 13:30
  The Slow Coach—Episode 1
  1/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
5. 14:00
  Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 3
  3/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton sees Mr Salgado’s coral research in action.
6. 14:15
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Henri Poincaré
  8/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.
7. 14:30
  Bindi Business—Series 1, 3. In Too Deep?
  3/5An 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, The Box in the Attic
  3/5Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming.
9. 15:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea
  1/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother
  3/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
12. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
13. 17:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Robert Aickman Stories—3. The Fully-Conducted Tour
  3/5Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way.
2. 18:15
  Microcosm by JC Wilsher
  An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 4, Andrew Sachs
  Actor Andrew Sachs reminisces with an Edinburgh audience. From October 2002.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party
  1/16The Lad throws a launch party for his new series, but things don't quite go to plan.
5. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Fellowship
  12/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
6. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3
  3/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
7. 20:30
  The Slow Coach—Episode 1
  1/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
8. 21:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—1. Mementos & Millican
  1/3Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
9. 22:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
10. 22:30
  Comedy Club Extra—The Balance, Episode 2
  Jake Yapp, Jessica Fostekew and Jon Holmes tackle the issues via angry, unfounded debate.
11. 22:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, The Spy Who Laughed Me
  4/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of treason back in 1945.
12. 23:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
13. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Revolution—The Russian Revolution
  3/6The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Robert Aickman Stories—3. The Fully-Conducted Tour
  3/5Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way.
2. 00:15
  Microcosm by JC Wilsher
  An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 4, Andrew Sachs
  Actor Andrew Sachs reminisces with an Edinburgh audience. From October 2002.
4. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3
  3/5Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again.
5. 01:30
  The Slow Coach—Episode 1
  1/2Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.
6. 02:00
  Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 3
  3/7Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton sees Mr Salgado’s coral research in action.
7. 02:15
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Henri Poincaré
  8/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.
8. 02:30
  Bindi Business—Series 1, 3. In Too Deep?
  3/5An 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, The Box in the Attic
  3/5Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming.
10. 03:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea
  1/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
11. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
12. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother
  3/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
13. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
14. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.

Thursday 22 August 2019