BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 September 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 1. Ankh-Morpork
  1/6Can a stolen library book lead to the reinvention of dragons?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Patricia Routledge and Alexander Waugh
  Sue MacGregor, Patricia Routledge and Alexander Waugh discuss favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
  1/5Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
4. 01:30
  The Night Visiting
  Investigating songs of seduction and ghosts - the Night Visiting Songs.
5. 02:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 6
  6/10An urgent letter to Rochester casts doubt on his wife's character. Prequel to Jane Eyre.
6. 02:15
  What Is a Story?—First Times
  1/12Marina Warner looks at early experiences of stories.
7. 02:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 1
  1/10C J Sansom's bestselling Tudor crime novel featuring lawyer detective Matthew Shardlake.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 1
  1/5The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the 20th century.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—1. Inheritance
  1/5The unpredictable Fyodor Karamazov and his sons reunite to discuss Dmitry's inheritance.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
11. 04:30
  The Senses—Smell
  5/6Throwing off the scent poses problems for hunters and hunted alike in a Boxing Day hunt.
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6It is never easy coping with a break-up, especially if you are Cassie.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 5
  Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
2. 06:30
  The Name Game
  Tim Samuels asks why 70,000 people will change their name by deed poll this year.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Rosie's company runs a poetry competition. Stars Prunella Scales.
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
5. 08:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 08/03/1971
  A eulogy to Beethoven, and the building of a bus shelter. Starring Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/14Kenneth Horne goes backstage in Theatreland - and 'Hornerama' investigates holidays.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 2
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Angela Barnes.
8. 09:45
  Life on Egg—Series 1, CCTV
  3/6Harry Hill receives new CCTV cameras for the Egg, but they soon malfunction... or do they?
9. 10:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—2. Deterioration
  2/5Relations between Dmitry and his father turn ever more dangerous.
10. 11:00
  Angielski—Another Kind Of Man by Anya Lipska
  1/3By Anya Lipska. Janusz Kiszka watches a funeral from afar - but who has been buried?
11. 11:15
  Louise Ramsden - Sampler T6
  In 1829, Elizabeth Parker decided to tell her troubled story by stitching it on a sampler.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 08/03/1971
  A eulogy to Beethoven, and the building of a bus shelter. Starring Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/14Kenneth Horne goes backstage in Theatreland - and 'Hornerama' investigates holidays.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
4. 13:30
  The Name Game
  Tim Samuels asks why 70,000 people will change their name by deed poll this year.
5. 14:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 7
  7/10Antoinette seeks advice, as malicious gossip puts a strain on her marriage to Rochester.
6. 14:15
  What Is a Story?—Why Write Stories?
  2/12Marina Warner explores reasons for writing stories.
7. 14:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 2
  2/10Shardlake is disturbed by a dying man's last words. Dramatisation of CJ Sansom's novel.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 2
  2/5The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century.
9. 15:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—2. Deterioration
  2/5Relations between Dmitry and his father turn ever more dangerous.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.
11. 16:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 1
  1/4The squabbling husband and wife's weekly look at classical music.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Rosie's company runs a poetry competition. Stars Prunella Scales.
13. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 2. Wanted: One Dragon
  2/6Could a long-extinct beast have carried out recent crimes?
2. 18:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Phil Cunningham
  2/4Phil Cunningham tells Tom Morton about the sudden loss of his brother Johnny.
3. 19:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 08/03/1971
  A eulogy to Beethoven, and the building of a bus shelter. Starring Ronnie Barker.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/14Kenneth Horne goes backstage in Theatreland - and 'Hornerama' investigates holidays.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
6. 20:30
  The Name Game
  Tim Samuels asks why 70,000 people will change their name by deed poll this year.
7. 21:00
  Angielski—Another Kind Of Man by Anya Lipska
  1/3By Anya Lipska. Janusz Kiszka watches a funeral from afar - but who has been buried?
8. 21:15
  Louise Ramsden - Sampler T6
  In 1829, Elizabeth Parker decided to tell her troubled story by stitching it on a sampler.
9. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
10. 22:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Earning Your Corn
  5/6Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Rob Newman 1/2
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 2, Alternatives
  5/6What would comatose Ben's life be like if it was a Hollywood movie?
13. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 2, Otters
  4/4Marketeer John Weak has got an environmental crisis - trying to go green without the costs
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 2. Wanted: One Dragon
  2/6Could a long-extinct beast have carried out recent crimes?
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Phil Cunningham
  2/4Phil Cunningham tells Tom Morton about the sudden loss of his brother Johnny.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
4. 01:30
  The Name Game
  Tim Samuels asks why 70,000 people will change their name by deed poll this year.
5. 02:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 7
  7/10Antoinette seeks advice, as malicious gossip puts a strain on her marriage to Rochester.
6. 02:15
  What Is a Story?—Why Write Stories?
  2/12Marina Warner explores reasons for writing stories.
7. 02:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 2
  2/10Shardlake is disturbed by a dying man's last words. Dramatisation of CJ Sansom's novel.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 2
  2/5The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—2. Deterioration
  2/5Relations between Dmitry and his father turn ever more dangerous.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.
11. 04:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 1
  1/4The squabbling husband and wife's weekly look at classical music.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Rosie's company runs a poetry competition. Stars Prunella Scales.
13. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.

Wednesday 11 September 2019