BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 14 September 2019

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon
  5/6The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Smoking
  Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer join Matthew Parris to discuss smoking
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
  5/5Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
4. 01:30
  Who Was Rosalind?
  Susan Hitch looks at the boys who played Shakespeare's female characters.
5. 02:00
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 10
  10/10Distressed Antoinette must come to terms with her future. Jane Eyre prequel.
6. 02:15
  What Is a Story?—History for the Record
  5/12Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction.
7. 02:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 5
  5/10Humiliated by Henry VIII, Shardlake returns to York and crosses the path of an old enemy.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 5
  5/5The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—5. Decisions
  5/5Following Ivan's appearance at the trial, Katerina prepares to deal Dmitry a fatal blow.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
11. 04:30
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
12. 05:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.
13. 05:30
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles
  1/4Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi
  True story of Edith Thompson, who was charged with murdering her husband in 1922.
2. 07:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
  2/3Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Period Drama Politics
  Steven Fielding on relations between upstairs and downstairs in dramas like Downton Abbey.
4. 09:00
  The Freedland Files
  Author Michael Freedland opens his audio archives
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
2. 12:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 1
  1/4The squabbling husband and wife's weekly look at classical music.
3. 13:00
  Blackwater (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A woman claims to be someone found dead ten years ago.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Angelique Kidjo
  Angelique Kidjo chooses ‘Quimbara’ by Celia Cruz and ‘Fire on the Mountain’ by Asa.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Allen Lane - Publisher
  The publisher and founder of Penguin books answers questions.
6. 14:45
  Holmes and Watford—Tattoo
  3/5A couple row outside a pub but Tina has a vested interest in ensuring they do not make up.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Period Drama Politics
  Steven Fielding on relations between upstairs and downstairs in dramas like Downton Abbey.
8. 16:00
  Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi
  True story of Edith Thompson, who was charged with murdering her husband in 1922.
9. 17:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
  2/3Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Paradise 5, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord and companion, Peri, visit an eerie resort planet in search of an old friend
2. 19:00
  The Freedland Files
  Author Michael Freedland opens his audio archives
3. 22:00
  Political Animals—Series 1, Wilberforce
  1/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1973-1987, reflects on life with Margaret Thatcher
4. 22:15
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
  1/4The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
5. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, Them Thar Hills
  5/6Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Daliso Chaponda (1/2)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
7. 23:00
  Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.
8. 23:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, China
  2/5The comedian visits the bustling city of Shanghai.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Paradise 5, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord and companion, Peri, visit an eerie resort planet in search of an old friend
2. 01:00
  Blackwater (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A woman claims to be someone found dead ten years ago.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Angelique Kidjo
  Angelique Kidjo chooses ‘Quimbara’ by Celia Cruz and ‘Fire on the Mountain’ by Asa.
4. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Allen Lane - Publisher
  The publisher and founder of Penguin books answers questions.
5. 02:45
  Holmes and Watford—Tattoo
  3/5A couple row outside a pub but Tina has a vested interest in ensuring they do not make up.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Period Drama Politics
  Steven Fielding on relations between upstairs and downstairs in dramas like Downton Abbey.
7. 04:00
  Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi
  True story of Edith Thompson, who was charged with murdering her husband in 1922.
8. 05:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
  2/3Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.

Sunday 15 September 2019