BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 1 November 2019

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 9. Star Cluster - Tersus Nine
  9/10The starship Challenger's crew act on suspicions in their battle to find Earth.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ricky Ross on Hank Williams
  Ricky Ross from Deacon Blue champions songwriter Hank Williams. Matthew Parris presents.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
  5/6The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
4. 01:30
  The Uncanny
  How has the uncanny shaped fiction, film, architecture and art?
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 9
  9/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
6. 02:15
  A Voyage to Lundy—4. This is Our Quarry
  4/5Gwyneth Lewis investigates island myths and a particular quality of timelessness.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 4
  4/5Carol and Therese face the harsh realities of homophobia in 1940's America.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "They didn't roar and battle and laugh"
  4/5Tracy-Ann Oberman reads the new memoir by award-winning author Alexandra Fuller.
9. 03:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—2. Setting Sail
  2/3Caroline Harding sails for India, bound for marriage to a man she's not seen in 8 years.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 6. Evelyn Waugh
  6/6The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.
11. 04:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/8When Bernard is called into work on a Sunday, his fiancee Iris is not impressed.
12. 05:00
  Too Much Information—Episode 2
  2/4Can Waft’s Tourist Information promote the town’s burping doctor?
13. 05:30
  Alone—Series 2, A Few Loose Ends
  3/6Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
2. 06:30
  Leading Ladies
  Jude Kelly marks 350 years of women on stage.
3. 07:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends
  2/6Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?
4. 07:30
  Heidi Regan: Overthinker
  Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way
  8/15Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and stand-up Joe Lycett.
8. 09:30
  Gush—Episode 3
  3/6Cravate and Pomeroy face execution. Can Lady Arabella win them a last-minute reprieve?
9. 10:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—3. The Bargain
  3/31770s India. Caroline's marriage is a charade but she intends to stick to the bargain.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—New for November with Scott Bryan
  Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best new podcasts for November.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way
  8/15Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
4. 13:30
  Leading Ladies
  Jude Kelly marks 350 years of women on stage.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 10
  10/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
6. 14:15
  A Voyage to Lundy—5. Gateway to the Other World
  5/5Gwyneth Lewis considers the satisfaction of adventure close to home.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 5
  5/5Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "It's not supposed to happen this way"
  5/5Tracy-Ann Oberman reads the new memoir by award-winning author Alexandra Fuller.
9. 15:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—3. The Bargain
  3/31770s India. Caroline's marriage is a charade but she intends to stick to the bargain.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and stand-up Joe Lycett.
11. 16:30
  Gush—Episode 3
  3/6Cravate and Pomeroy face execution. Can Lady Arabella win them a last-minute reprieve?
12. 17:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends
  2/6Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?
13. 17:30
  Heidi Regan: Overthinker
  Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 10. Earthfall
  10/10The crew locate an earth-like planet, but the Angels are not beaten yet.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Malingering
  Matthew Parris pulls a sickie with guests Patrick Neate, Guy Browning and Dr Len Fisher.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way
  8/15Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
6. 20:30
  Leading Ladies
  Jude Kelly marks 350 years of women on stage.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—New for November with Scott Bryan
  Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best new podcasts for November.
8. 22:00
  Heidi Regan: Overthinker
  Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Alternative therapies in ER, and it's Bhangraman to the rescue.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Aberystwyth Comedy Festival: Jonny & The Baptists
  Jake Yapp chats to Jonny & The Baptists at the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival.
11. 23:00
  Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Asking Out and First Dates
  2/6Jason Cook divulges his tips for asking someone out and successful first dates.
12. 23:30
  Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, Children of Lir
  4/4Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore.
13. 23:45
  Terry Alderton's All Crazy Now—Working Class Normals
  4/4The bears aren't at an airport and Victor isn't on a plane.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 10. Earthfall
  10/10The crew locate an earth-like planet, but the Angels are not beaten yet.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Malingering
  Matthew Parris pulls a sickie with guests Patrick Neate, Guy Browning and Dr Len Fisher.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
4. 01:30
  Leading Ladies
  Jude Kelly marks 350 years of women on stage.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 10
  10/10David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
6. 02:15
  A Voyage to Lundy—5. Gateway to the Other World
  5/5Gwyneth Lewis considers the satisfaction of adventure close to home.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 5
  5/5Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "It's not supposed to happen this way"
  5/5Tracy-Ann Oberman reads the new memoir by award-winning author Alexandra Fuller.
9. 03:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—3. The Bargain
  3/31770s India. Caroline's marriage is a charade but she intends to stick to the bargain.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and stand-up Joe Lycett.
11. 04:30
  Gush—Episode 3
  3/6Cravate and Pomeroy face execution. Can Lady Arabella win them a last-minute reprieve?
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends
  2/6Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?
13. 05:30
  Heidi Regan: Overthinker
  Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.

Saturday 2 November 2019