BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 4 September 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
  Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
2. 06:30
  Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
  1/2Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White
3. 07:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
4. 07:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
  4/16When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975
  Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
  5/6Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
9. 10:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
10. 11:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—3. Kids! Who'd 'ave 'em?
  3/3Isy 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 Boxing Champion
  4/16When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975
  Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.
3. 13:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
  Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
4. 13:30
  Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
  1/2Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White
5. 14:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
6. 14:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—8. Hitler's Library
  The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Lessens and How to Avoyd Them
  3/5Molesworth's efforts to explain the best way to bunk off class are thwarted.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 3
  3/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
9. 15:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
  5/6Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
12. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
13. 17:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 4, Pam Ayres
  Poet Pam Ayres with her childhood memories and comical rhymes.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
  4/16When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975
  Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.
5. 20:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
  Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
6. 20:30
  Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
  1/2Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White
7. 21:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—3. Kids! Who'd 'ave 'em?
  3/3Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
8. 22:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
9. 22:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Edinburgh
  2/6The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival.
10. 22:45
  Sounding Off with McGough—2. World Inhabitants
  2/6Poet Roger McGough's reflections on the inhabitants of the world.
11. 23:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
12. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Revolution—The American Civil War
  5/6The radical comedian asks if the battling was part of a revolution.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 4, Pam Ayres
  Poet Pam Ayres with her childhood memories and comical rhymes.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
  Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
4. 01:30
  Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
  1/2Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White
5. 02:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—8. Hitler's Library
  The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Lessens and How to Avoyd Them
  3/5Molesworth's efforts to explain the best way to bunk off class are thwarted.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 3
  3/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
9. 03:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
  5/6Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
12. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
13. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.

Thursday 5 September 2019