BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 October 2019

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 7. New Blood
  7/10The Challenger has found its sister starship, but the crew are living in total isolation.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Flora Robson
  Dame Flora Robson shares her love of wildlife with Derek Jones.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
4. 01:30
  The Big Ditch - How the Panama Canal Changed the World—Episode 1
  1/2Jonny Dymond passes through the Panama Canal and explores its impact on the world.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 7
  7/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
6. 02:15
  A Voyage to Lundy—2. Outcasts
  2/5Gwyneth Lewis explores the history of the Lundy and how the island may change her life.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 2
  2/5A chance meeting in a New York department store brings two women together.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "Never trust anyone who doesn't drink"
  2/5Tracy-Ann Oberman reads Alexandra Fuller's follow-up to Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
9. 03:00
  Anthony Burgess - Inside Mr Enderby—2. Trapped Into Marriage
  2/2Classic 1960s acerbic comedy as Enderby, mediocre poet bursts onto an unsuspecting world.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 04:30
  The Break—Series 1, Sunday, Flipping Sunday
  4/6Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner.
12. 05:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Geoff tries his hand at some controversial Swedish political satire.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Ray of Sunshine
  5/6The Sparrowhawk office have a visit from an old team member with a proposition for them.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War
  4/6The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.
2. 06:30
  The Big Ditch - How the Panama Canal Changed the World—Episode 2
  2/2Jonny Dymond passes through the Panama Canal and explores its impact on the world.
3. 07:00
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
4. 07:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Cultural Relativism
  1/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Holiday Camp
  5/12Sid hires the Lad to run his new venture, but then he discovers a surprise next door.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 18/01/1981
  Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tickling the ivories.
7. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Sheffield
  5/6Students from the University of Sheffield take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Pantomime Cows
  7/7Robert lands a festive stage role, but ends up drinking too much before a show.
9. 10:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—1. What Hope?
  1/3When plain Caroline Harding's only suitor moves to India, what hope remains for her?
10. 11:00
  Soul Music Mixtapes—2. 'So What' to 'Myfanwy'
  2/3Cerys Matthews chooses more favourites from 25 series of BBC Radio 4's Soul Music
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Holiday Camp
  5/12Sid hires the Lad to run his new venture, but then he discovers a surprise next door.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 18/01/1981
  Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tickling the ivories.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War
  4/6The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.
4. 13:30
  The Big Ditch - How the Panama Canal Changed the World—Episode 2
  2/2Jonny Dymond passes through the Panama Canal and explores its impact on the world.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 8
  8/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
6. 14:15
  A Voyage to Lundy—3. The Weather Gods
  3/5Poet Gwyneth Lewis explores Lundy Island's paradoxical qualities.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 3
  3/5Carol and Therese set out on a car trip to discover 1940s America - and each other.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "A nice leg for a riding boot"
  3/5Tracy-Ann Oberman reads Alexandra Fuller's new memoir, charting her tempestuous marriage.
9. 15:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—1. What Hope?
  1/3When plain Caroline Harding's only suitor moves to India, what hope remains for her?
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Sheffield
  5/6Students from the University of Sheffield take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
11. 16:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Pantomime Cows
  7/7Robert lands a festive stage role, but ends up drinking too much before a show.
12. 17:00
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
13. 17:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Cultural Relativism
  1/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 8. Marooned
  8/10The crew of Challenger have mounted an escape, but their starship has vanished.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Richard Griffiths
  Star of stage, TV and big screen, actor Richard Griffiths recalls his career.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Holiday Camp
  5/12Sid hires the Lad to run his new venture, but then he discovers a surprise next door.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 18/01/1981
  Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tickling the ivories.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War
  4/6The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.
6. 20:30
  The Big Ditch - How the Panama Canal Changed the World—Episode 2
  2/2Jonny Dymond passes through the Panama Canal and explores its impact on the world.
7. 21:00
  Soul Music Mixtapes—2. 'So What' to 'Myfanwy'
  2/3Cerys Matthews chooses more favourites from 25 series of BBC Radio 4's Soul Music
8. 22:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Cultural Relativism
  1/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa
9. 22:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4The eve of Waterloo, and our heroes face the prospect of seeing each other face to face.
10. 22:45
  The John Moloney Show—Series 1, The Feckless Youth
  4/4John tells tales about a collection for cats and dogs and an expensive-looking carrier bag
11. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Fast-paced sketch show about modern communication, media noise and contemporary obsessions
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ricky Grover 2/3
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
13. 23:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  3/4Relationships in the Amos household are strained by a new arrival.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 8. Marooned
  8/10The crew of Challenger have mounted an escape, but their starship has vanished.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Richard Griffiths
  Star of stage, TV and big screen, actor Richard Griffiths recalls his career.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War
  4/6The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.
4. 01:30
  The Big Ditch - How the Panama Canal Changed the World—Episode 2
  2/2Jonny Dymond passes through the Panama Canal and explores its impact on the world.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 8
  8/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
6. 02:15
  A Voyage to Lundy—3. The Weather Gods
  3/5Poet Gwyneth Lewis explores Lundy Island's paradoxical qualities.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 3
  3/5Carol and Therese set out on a car trip to discover 1940s America - and each other.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "A nice leg for a riding boot"
  3/5Tracy-Ann Oberman reads Alexandra Fuller's new memoir, charting her tempestuous marriage.
9. 03:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—1. What Hope?
  1/3When plain Caroline Harding's only suitor moves to India, what hope remains for her?
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Sheffield
  5/6Students from the University of Sheffield take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Pantomime Cows
  7/7Robert lands a festive stage role, but ends up drinking too much before a show.
12. 05:00
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
13. 05:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Cultural Relativism
  1/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa

Thursday 31 October 2019