BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 September 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 6. A Million-to-One
  6/6All Captain Vimes needs to save the city is a million-to-one chance.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Marcel Berlins and Pauline Black
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Pauline Black and Marcel Berlins to discuss favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 1. Having A Wonderful Time
  1/8A pair of spectacles spark drama for the Egypt-bound sleuth and his wife.
4. 01:30
  Creating Pitch-Perfect
  Catherine Bott on software that corrects out of tune singing but is also a creative tool.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, You only think of orphans in fairytales
  1/10Penny Downie reads acclaimed Australian author Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel.
6. 02:15
  What Is a Story?—Filling the Gaps
  6/12Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
7. 02:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 6
  6/10Who is trying to kill Shardlake? Dramatisation of C J Sansom's crime novel set in 1541.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Different Every Time - Robert Wyatt, Episode 1
  1/5The story of Robert Wyatt, celebrated as a cultish national treasure in the music world.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 1. The Matchmaker
  1/2Emma Woodhouse declares she will never marry.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard.
11. 04:30
  The Senses—The Sixth Sense
  6/6Will the occupants of an old cemetery be pleasant to a new arrival?
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Can Cassie deal with the consequences of her big night out?
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 6
  Graham Norton, Zoe Lyons, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 2. Interlude at Augusta
  2/8During their stop-over in Sicily, the sleuth and wife sense that someone's on their trail.
2. 06:30
  Testing Times
  John Humphrys assesses the effects of the radical education policies in contemporary Wales
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but how green is the sponsor?
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
5. 08:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 15/03/1971
  A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/14The British cowboy movie set in Tunbridge Wells and Hornerama on the BBC.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 3
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Patrick Kielty.
8. 09:45
  Life on Egg—Series 1, Mistress of Disguise
  2/6Harry and the team must find an escaped prisoner. But what does she look like?
9. 10:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
10. 11:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
11. 11:30
  After Eden—1. The Keys of the Kingdom
  1/6Elaine Metcalfe is the new vicar of Pontvale, but has little idea of what to expect...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 15/03/1971
  A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/14The British cowboy movie set in Tunbridge Wells and Hornerama on the BBC.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 2. Interlude at Augusta
  2/8During their stop-over in Sicily, the sleuth and wife sense that someone's on their trail.
4. 13:30
  Testing Times
  John Humphrys assesses the effects of the radical education policies in contemporary Wales
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "Just don't develop a social conscience now"
  2/10Penny Downie reads Australian author Elizabeth Harrower's novel set in postwar Sydney.
6. 14:15
  What Is a Story?—Is Anyone Responsible?
  7/12Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction.
7. 14:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 7
  7/10Shardlake and Barak's inquiries lead them to a seedy inn in a rough part of York.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Different Every Time - Robert Wyatt, Episode 2
  2/5The story of Robert Wyatt, celebrated as a cultish national treasure in the music world.
9. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
11. 16:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 2
  2/4The husband and wife radio presenters humiliate Juliet Stevenson.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but how green is the sponsor?
13. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—1. Ichabod
  1/3Washington Irving's classic tale of two love rivals and a headless horseman.
2. 18:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
  3/4Tom Morton meets Matt Monro Jr, who reveals what life was really like with his father.
3. 19:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 15/03/1971
  A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/14The British cowboy movie set in Tunbridge Wells and Hornerama on the BBC.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 2. Interlude at Augusta
  2/8During their stop-over in Sicily, the sleuth and wife sense that someone's on their trail.
6. 20:30
  Testing Times
  John Humphrys assesses the effects of the radical education policies in contemporary Wales
7. 21:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
8. 21:30
  How to Burn a Million Quid—Rule 1
  Bill sets off on a mission to shake up the music industry by causing chaos and confusion.
9. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
10. 22:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Well of Loneliness
  6/6Tom finds himself on a Derbyshire moor in search of a dreadful family secret.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Way (2/3)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 2, Arrival
  6/6Comatose Ben takes a final trip around the safe fantasy world of his subconscious.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Longley's Bank
  1/5Longleys Bank needs a new image. Management consultants comedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—1. Ichabod
  1/3Washington Irving's classic tale of two love rivals and a headless horseman.
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
  3/4Tom Morton meets Matt Monro Jr, who reveals what life was really like with his father.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 2. Interlude at Augusta
  2/8During their stop-over in Sicily, the sleuth and wife sense that someone's on their trail.
4. 01:30
  Testing Times
  John Humphrys assesses the effects of the radical education policies in contemporary Wales
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "Just don't develop a social conscience now"
  2/10Penny Downie reads Australian author Elizabeth Harrower's novel set in postwar Sydney.
6. 02:15
  What Is a Story?—Is Anyone Responsible?
  7/12Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction.
7. 02:30
  Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 7
  7/10Shardlake and Barak's inquiries lead them to a seedy inn in a rough part of York.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Different Every Time - Robert Wyatt, Episode 2
  2/5The story of Robert Wyatt, celebrated as a cultish national treasure in the music world.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
11. 04:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 2
  2/4The husband and wife radio presenters humiliate Juliet Stevenson.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but how green is the sponsor?
13. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.

Wednesday 18 September 2019