BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 11 October 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire
  5/8The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood.
2. 06:30
  Am I Tone Deaf?
  Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?
3. 07:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire?
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2
  Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way
  5/15With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
  3/8The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
8. 09:30
  In the Red—Episode 7
  7/7Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847
  4/6Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Music Podcasts with Phil Taggart
  Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart guests with a rapid rundown of music podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way
  5/15With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
  3/8The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire
  5/8The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood.
4. 13:30
  Am I Tone Deaf?
  Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?
5. 14:00
  The Underground Railroad—Episode 5
  5/10Cora flees, but where will the railroad take her on this occasion?
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Lonely Cyborg
  15/15How the old and the young are navigating friendships through new technology today.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 10
  10/10Chiara decides to tell Maria the truth about Daniele, in Virginia Baily's powerful novel
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Ambrosia
  5/5Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847
  4/6Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
11. 16:30
  In the Red—Episode 7
  7/7Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.
12. 17:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire?
13. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2
  Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Competitiveness
  Matthew Parris with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way
  5/15With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
  3/8The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire
  5/8The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood.
6. 20:30
  Am I Tone Deaf?
  Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Music Podcasts with Phil Taggart
  Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart guests with a rapid rundown of music podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2
  Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The Kapoors visit a stately home, and food for thought from Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten
10. 23:00
  Talking to Strangers—Episode 3
  3/4Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests.
11. 23:30
  Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, The Salmon of Knowledge
  1/4Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life.
12. 23:45
  Terry Alderton's All Crazy Now—The Buzzing of the Honey Bee
  1/4A one-man comedy explosion featuring Street Kid, Victor and Morgan the Free Man.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Competitiveness
  Matthew Parris with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire
  5/8The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood.
4. 01:30
  Am I Tone Deaf?
  Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?
5. 02:00
  The Underground Railroad—Episode 5
  5/10Cora flees, but where will the railroad take her on this occasion?
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Lonely Cyborg
  15/15How the old and the young are navigating friendships through new technology today.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 10
  10/10Chiara decides to tell Maria the truth about Daniele, in Virginia Baily's powerful novel
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Ambrosia
  5/5Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847
  4/6Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
11. 04:30
  In the Red—Episode 7
  7/7Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.
12. 05:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire?
13. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2
  Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.

Saturday 12 October 2019