BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 28 August 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Liberated Tiger, by R Chetwynd-Hayes
  Is poorly Roland haunting his wife while he's still alive?
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Anthony Bygraves
  Max Bygraves' son chats about growing up with a famous showbiz father.
3. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 2
  2/5A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow.
4. 01:30
  Ebony: Black on White on Black
  Gary Younge tells the story of Ebony, the magazine that redefined African-American life.
5. 02:00
  Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 7
  7/7Sri Lanka: Triton and Mr Salgado must face tremendous emotional and political upheavals.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—2. The Power of Presence
  Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc
7. 02:30
  Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 2
  Bindi's new business venture is not going as smoothly as planned.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, A Room of One's Own
  2/5The studious young Forster makes it to Oxford, and a 'room of one's own'.
9. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 1. Burning Jazz
  1/2When Jimmy Nolan's jazz club burns down, DI Resnick reckons it's not for the insurance.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other.
11. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—Night Exercises
  5/6As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
12. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
  6/6Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
13. 05:30
  Austentatious—18/06/2017
  The world premiere of an amazing lost Jane Austen novel - improvised on the spot.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3
  3/5A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow.
2. 06:30
  Painting The Loneliness
  An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.
3. 07:00
  The World As We Know It—Babytalk
  3/6The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race.
4. 07:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
9. 10:00
  Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 2. Deadly Rhythm
  2/2The body count is rising and Scott is still missing. Is club owner Jimmy connected?
10. 11:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—2. Mementos & Henry
  2/3Isy 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 Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
3. 13:00
  Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3
  3/5A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow.
4. 13:30
  Painting The Loneliness
  An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.
5. 14:00
  e=mc2—Ian Sansom - The Twin Paradox
  Kevin Ehrlich awaits lift-off as his famous twin brother sets off on a mission to Mars.
6. 14:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—3. The Queen's Touch
  Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today
7. 14:30
  Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 3
  Bindi arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Stars Meera Syal.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, In Need of Modernisation
  3/5How a wreck turns into a family home. Read by Sian Thomas.
9. 15:00
  Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 2. Deadly Rhythm
  2/2The body count is rising and Scott is still missing. Is club owner Jimmy connected?
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
12. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—Babytalk
  3/6The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race.
13. 17:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley
  A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 4, Melvyn Hayes
  Melvyn Hayes recalls his showbiz career, including 'Summer Holiday' and 'Carry on'.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
5. 20:00
  Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3
  3/5A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow.
6. 20:30
  Painting The Loneliness
  An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.
7. 21:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—2. Mementos & Henry
  2/3Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
8. 22:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
9. 22:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Problems
  1/6The comedian muses on the secret of life, and the mysteries of destiny and fate.
10. 22:45
  Sounding Off with McGough—1. Munich and Clichés
  1/6Poet Roger McGough on life, love, happiness, heroes, villains and embarrassing relations.
11. 23:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
  3/418th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
12. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Revolution—The Industrial Revolution
  4/6The radical comedian reassesses a period of major change in Britain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley
  A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 4, Melvyn Hayes
  Melvyn Hayes recalls his showbiz career, including 'Summer Holiday' and 'Carry on'.
3. 01:00
  Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3
  3/5A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow.
4. 01:30
  Painting The Loneliness
  An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.
5. 02:00
  e=mc2—Ian Sansom - The Twin Paradox
  Kevin Ehrlich awaits lift-off as his famous twin brother sets off on a mission to Mars.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—3. The Queen's Touch
  Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today
7. 02:30
  Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 3
  Bindi arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Stars Meera Syal.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, In Need of Modernisation
  3/5How a wreck turns into a family home. Read by Sian Thomas.
9. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 2. Deadly Rhythm
  2/2The body count is rising and Scott is still missing. Is club owner Jimmy connected?
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
12. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—Babytalk
  3/6The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race.
13. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.

Thursday 29 August 2019