BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 September 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, Episode 1
  1/3An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler
  Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To
  Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers.
4. 01:30
  Me, Putin and Judo
  Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.
5. 02:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 1
  1/10Tensions escalate among the former slaves on a Caribbean island.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—6. The 'It' Factor
  Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Hail St Custards
  1/5Molesworth gives a guided tour of the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 1
  1/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
9. 03:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution
  1/4Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 04:30
  The Senses—Taste
  4/6Can a 14th-century Italian food taster protect his master when they visit the Borgias?
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Can Pete and Cassie's friendship avoid causing jealousy all around them?
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 4
  Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
  Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
2. 06:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie.
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
5. 08:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/14Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 1
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Zoe Lyons.
8. 09:45
  Life on Egg—Series 1, Inspection
  1/6Harry Hill has his work cut out when inspectors arrive to rate his prison, the Egg.
9. 10:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
  2/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
10. 11:00
  David Goodland - Badger's Snatch
  Milton Farleigh is driven to distraction when badgers destroy his sweetcorn patch.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—The Golden Record
  A love story in science and sound, based on the romance of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/14Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
3. 13:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
  Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
4. 13:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
5. 14:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2
  2/10Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
6. 14:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning
  Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages
  2/5Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2
  2/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
9. 15:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
  2/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
11. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie.
13. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
2. 18:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash
  1/4Tom Morton meets the daughter of country music star Johnny Cash.
3. 19:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/14Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
5. 20:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
  Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
6. 20:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
7. 21:00
  David Goodland - Badger's Snatch
  Milton Farleigh is driven to distraction when badgers destroy his sweetcorn patch.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—The Golden Record
  A love story in science and sound, based on the romance of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.
9. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
10. 22:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
  4/6Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Hawks 3/3
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 2, Wednesday Morning 3am
  4/6Comatose Ben shares his thoughts with those awake at the darkest hour of the night.
13. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 2, Values
  3/4Marketing maestro John Weak tackles a meeting room crisis with a little seduction.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash
  1/4Tom Morton meets the daughter of country music star Johnny Cash.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
  Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
4. 01:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
5. 02:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2
  2/10Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning
  Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages
  2/5Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2
  2/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
9. 03:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
  2/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
11. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie.
13. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.

Wednesday 4 September 2019