BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 26 September 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Canterville Ghost, 3. Pity
  3/3Filled with pity for the ghost of the house, Virginia agrees to help Sir Simon find peace.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Nerys Hughes
  The Welsh actress recalls her career and reveals how Liz Taylor upstaged her.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 8. Still Having a Wonderful Time
  8/8The suave sleuth battles to reveal the secret of the spectacles.
4. 01:30
  China, Britain and the Nunzilla Conundrum
  Writer Anna Chen tracks a novelty toy from design in Britain to manufacture in China.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "It harmed him"
  8/10Penny Downie reads Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel, published for the first time in 2015.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Love Your Enemies
  3/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores Biblical contradictions on friendship.
7. 02:30
  Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves—3. Fame
  3/5Coming to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie finds local fame and receives a visitor.
8. 02:45
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—3. The Shrewsbury Two
  3/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor recalls his arrest for strike action.
9. 03:00
  Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—2. Falling in Love
  2/2Is Lois finally in love? With Anna Healy and Greg Wise.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.
12. 05:00
  Potting On—Stones
  1/6Garden centre owners Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
13. 05:30
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  2/6Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play
  1/7Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates
2. 06:30
  A Room for a View: The Artist's Studio
  Rats under the floorboards, paint on the floor. What makes an artist's studio?
3. 07:00
  Fat Chance—Celebrity Square
  2/5Graham finds himself dating two women, and there's a surprise for the other slimmers.
4. 07:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Santa Claused Faced Old…
  2/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/9A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 1. Thomas Hardy
  1/6The return of the panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk feels surrounded by incompetents, so bumbles towards proving his theory.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
  1/2Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
10. 11:00
  Opening Lines—Series 17, Mussels by Sue Healy
  1/3In a Norfolk prison an Irish teacher finds herself at the sharp end of the refugee crisis.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Paul's Dodgson - Home
  A fall forces Paul's 81 year old mum to consider selling up the family home.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/9A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play
  1/7Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates
4. 13:30
  A Room for a View: The Artist's Studio
  Rats under the floorboards, paint on the floor. What makes an artist's studio?
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "Something's happened to Anna"
  9/10Penny Downie reads Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel, published for the first time in 2015.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Webs of Loyalty
  4/15New 18th-century ideas about 'what friends are for'.
7. 14:30
  Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves—4. The Link
  4/5Marjorie discovers a link to her Cornish past, but feels matters are not yet resolved.
8. 14:45
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—4. Released into Drama
  4/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor is released from jail and gets his big chance.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
  1/2Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 1. Thomas Hardy
  1/6The return of the panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
11. 16:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk feels surrounded by incompetents, so bumbles towards proving his theory.
12. 17:00
  Fat Chance—Celebrity Square
  2/5Graham finds himself dating two women, and there's a surprise for the other slimmers.
13. 17:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Santa Claused Faced Old…
  2/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Blue Lenses by Daphne du Maurier—1. Clarity
  1/2After major eye surgery, Marda discovers that her vision has a frightening new clarity.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Peter Bowles on George Devine
  Matthew Parris is joined by Peter Bowles to discuss the life of director George Devine.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/9A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play
  1/7Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates
6. 20:30
  A Room for a View: The Artist's Studio
  Rats under the floorboards, paint on the floor. What makes an artist's studio?
7. 21:00
  Opening Lines—Series 17, Mussels by Sue Healy
  1/3In a Norfolk prison an Irish teacher finds herself at the sharp end of the refugee crisis.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Paul's Dodgson - Home
  A fall forces Paul's 81 year old mum to consider selling up the family home.
9. 22:00
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Santa Claused Faced Old…
  2/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 21, Episode 3
  Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public.
11. 23:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 4, The Last Day
  1/4Vicki Pepperdine stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a teacher's last day.
12. 23:15
  The Lach Chronicles—Series 2, Sally's Gone Blue
  1/4Lach launches his extra-worldy experiences into an unexplored world - comedy.
13. 23:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Scheme of Things
  5/6The sci-fi star probes the notion of a 'cosmic plan'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Blue Lenses by Daphne du Maurier—1. Clarity
  1/2After major eye surgery, Marda discovers that her vision has a frightening new clarity.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Peter Bowles on George Devine
  Matthew Parris is joined by Peter Bowles to discuss the life of director George Devine.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play
  1/7Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates
4. 01:30
  A Room for a View: The Artist's Studio
  Rats under the floorboards, paint on the floor. What makes an artist's studio?
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "Something's happened to Anna"
  9/10Penny Downie reads Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel, published for the first time in 2015.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Webs of Loyalty
  4/15New 18th-century ideas about 'what friends are for'.
7. 02:30
  Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves—4. The Link
  4/5Marjorie discovers a link to her Cornish past, but feels matters are not yet resolved.
8. 02:45
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—4. Released into Drama
  4/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor is released from jail and gets his big chance.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
  1/2Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 1. Thomas Hardy
  1/6The return of the panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
11. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk feels surrounded by incompetents, so bumbles towards proving his theory.
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Celebrity Square
  2/5Graham finds himself dating two women, and there's a surprise for the other slimmers.
13. 05:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Santa Claused Faced Old…
  2/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.

Friday 27 September 2019