BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 10 October 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Dudley Sutton
  Best known as 'Tinker' in 'Lovejoy', the actor reminisces about his film and TV career.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Three Garridebs
  3/8To inherit a fortune, an American asks the sleuth to find two men with his surname.
4. 01:30
  Let's Go To Misterland
  Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.
5. 02:00
  The Underground Railroad—Episode 3
  3/10The runaways take on new identities and begin a new life across the state line.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—In Need, In Deed, By Post
  13/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores Second World War friendships by correspondence and in the Forces.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 8
  8/10Italy 1944. Chiara and her young Jewish charge Daniele return to Rome. By Virginia Baily.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Stranger
  3/5Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire
  2/6Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?
12. 05:00
  Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh
  3/6Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old.
13. 05:30
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again
  4/6Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder
  4/8A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson.
2. 06:30
  3D In Perspective
  Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.
3. 07:00
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
4. 07:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Kings of Comedy
  4/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Counsel for the Prosecution
  13/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/9Astronaut space capers and a whodunit. Sketches and songs with Tim Brooke-Taylor.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 3. Geoffrey Chaucer
  3/6The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
8. 09:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—3. June 1847
  3/6Aided by the swindler Captain Wragge, Magdalen is determined to retrieve her inheritance.
10. 11:00
  Opening Lines—Series 17, Pieces of Mars Have Fallen to Earth, by Cherise Saywell
  3/3The mother of an astronaut reflects on her place in the line of women forgotten by history
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Maxine Peake - My Dad Keith
  Maxine Peake writes and stars in this tale of teenage angst, mid-life crisis and drumming.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Counsel for the Prosecution
  13/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/9Astronaut space capers and a whodunit. Sketches and songs with Tim Brooke-Taylor.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder
  4/8A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson.
4. 13:30
  3D In Perspective
  Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.
5. 14:00
  The Underground Railroad—Episode 4
  4/10Cora takes on a job in the Museum of Natural Wonders.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Families of Choice
  14/15How 1970s gender politics changed friendship and how popular culture reflected this change
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 9
  9/101944. As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some devastating news.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, A Balancing Act
  4/5Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—3. June 1847
  3/6Aided by the swindler Captain Wragge, Magdalen is determined to retrieve her inheritance.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 3. Geoffrey Chaucer
  3/6The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
11. 16:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
12. 17:00
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
13. 17:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Kings of Comedy
  4/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Konnie Huq on Ada Lovelace
  TV presenter Konnie Huq chooses the mathematician Ada Lovelace.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Counsel for the Prosecution
  13/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/9Astronaut space capers and a whodunit. Sketches and songs with Tim Brooke-Taylor.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder
  4/8A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson.
6. 20:30
  3D In Perspective
  Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.
7. 21:00
  Opening Lines—Series 17, Pieces of Mars Have Fallen to Earth, by Cherise Saywell
  3/3The mother of an astronaut reflects on her place in the line of women forgotten by history
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Maxine Peake - My Dad Keith
  Maxine Peake writes and stars in this tale of teenage angst, mid-life crisis and drumming.
9. 22:00
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Kings of Comedy
  4/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 21, Episode 5
  The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 4/4
  Jake Yapp brings us the best of the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival.
12. 23:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 4, The Nannas
  3/4Tilly Vosburgh stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a cleaner uncovering a secret
13. 23:15
  The Lach Chronicles—Series 2, Teenage Alcoholic
  3/4The creator of the New York Antifolk scene meets another New York music legend.
14. 23:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Work and Play
  1/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Konnie Huq on Ada Lovelace
  TV presenter Konnie Huq chooses the mathematician Ada Lovelace.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder
  4/8A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson.
4. 01:30
  3D In Perspective
  Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.
5. 02:00
  The Underground Railroad—Episode 4
  4/10Cora takes on a job in the Museum of Natural Wonders.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Families of Choice
  14/15How 1970s gender politics changed friendship and how popular culture reflected this change
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 9
  9/101944. As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some devastating news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, A Balancing Act
  4/5Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—3. June 1847
  3/6Aided by the swindler Captain Wragge, Magdalen is determined to retrieve her inheritance.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 3. Geoffrey Chaucer
  3/6The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
11. 04:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
13. 05:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Kings of Comedy
  4/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.

Friday 11 October 2019