BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 22 October 2019

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 1. Planetfall
  1/10The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'angels' in search of new home planets.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Diana Rigg and Rachel de Thame
  Sue McGregor, Dame Diana Rigg and Rachel de Thame discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch
  3/6PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
4. 01:30
  Late Nights at the Blue Boar
  Pete Paphides visits the M1's improbable 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar Services.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 1
  1/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Buried Giant.
6. 02:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—If It Moves, Shoot It
  6/10David Thomson continues his journey through cinema, and considers its spiral of carnage.
7. 02:30
  Doris Lessing - The Good Terrorist—Episode 6
  Faye cuts her wrists in a suicide bid, but Alice promises not to involve the authorities.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 1
  1/5Poet Robert Crawford's biography of one of the great figures of 20th-century literature.
9. 03:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—1. Wilderness
  1/4The wild and tormented Francis Herries begins a new life in Cumberland. Stars Gavin Muir.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth hosts Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Woman's Role
  5/6Helen's multiplying skills with a calculator mean Ben is soon adding up the repercussions.
12. 05:00
  Sisters—Series 1, Wedding Anniversary
  4/4Ten years on from Fiona's disastrous wedding and Susan is determined to give her closure.
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
2. 06:30
  And Calm of Mind
  Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
3. 07:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Geoff finds himself pitted against a perfect Swedish male.
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
  4/6Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 4, The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  24/30Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/14Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 8
  A satirical review of the week's news (with added extra bits) guest hosted by Nish Kumar.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, A Bowl Full of Serial Killers
  4/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore's melange of multi-murderers.
9. 10:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five
  2/4Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.
10. 11:00
  Short Cuts—Series 9, Illuminations
  4/6Josie Long looks for light in the darkness and illumination. From 2016.
11. 11:30
  After Eden—6. God Up For Grabs
  6/6Elaine disagrees with Phil but doesn't see what business it is of her parishioners.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 4, The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  24/30Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/14Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
3. 13:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
4. 13:30
  And Calm of Mind
  Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 2
  2/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Buried Giant.
6. 14:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Look of Love
  7/10David Thomson looks at the cinema with the thrill of romance and a kiss as big as a house.
7. 14:30
  Doris Lessing - The Good Terrorist—Episode 7
  Comrade Jocelin tests out her bomb-making abilities.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 2
  2/5Harvard, Paris and beyond. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
9. 15:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five
  2/4Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 16:30
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
12. 17:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Geoff finds himself pitted against a perfect Swedish male.
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
  4/6Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
  2/10Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
2. 18:30
  Musical Genes—Series 2, Woody Guthrie
  Tom Morton hears about Woody Guthrie and his music from his singer-songwriter son, Arlo.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 4, The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  24/30Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/14Kenneth Horne has a close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport.
5. 20:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
6. 20:30
  And Calm of Mind
  Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
7. 21:00
  Short Cuts—Series 9, Illuminations
  4/6Josie Long looks for light in the darkness and illumination. From 2016.
8. 21:30
  How to Burn a Million Quid—Rule 6
  Finally, to the Isle of Jura with two suitcases containing a million quid.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
  4/6Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
10. 22:30
  Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Consider Yourself Dumped Upon
  2/6The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names have a lot to thank him for.
11. 22:45
  Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Featuring a valuable insight into the origins of Henry Longfellow's poetic success.
12. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—Jon Holmes Does..., 2: Yoga
  Jon Holmes enlists the help of Abigoliah Schamaun in his quest to become more flexible.
13. 23:00
  Seekers—Series 2, The Eight Letter Word
  5/6Stuart says something very silly, and Nicola tries to become Vanessa's confidante.
14. 23:30
  Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 1
  1/4Are you a 'decent' person? Then this is the show for you as Britain is put to rights.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
  2/10Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 2, Woody Guthrie
  Tom Morton hears about Woody Guthrie and his music from his singer-songwriter son, Arlo.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
4. 01:30
  And Calm of Mind
  Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 2
  2/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Buried Giant.
6. 02:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Look of Love
  7/10David Thomson looks at the cinema with the thrill of romance and a kiss as big as a house.
7. 02:30
  Doris Lessing - The Good Terrorist—Episode 7
  Comrade Jocelin tests out her bomb-making abilities.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 2
  2/5Harvard, Paris and beyond. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
9. 03:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five
  2/4Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 04:30
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
12. 05:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Geoff finds himself pitted against a perfect Swedish male.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
  4/6Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.

Wednesday 23 October 2019