BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 19 November 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 11
  11/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew explore the asteroid in Paddy's absence.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Robyn Karney and Huw Stephens
  Robyn Karney, Huw Stephens and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 8. Cause for Alarm
  8/10Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes a blaze in a hardware store.
4. 01:30
  Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime
  Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 1
  1/10The vivid tale of a New York writer and captivating 1940s girl-about-town Holly Golightly.
6. 02:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—'The Chances Against Anything Manlike on Mars Are a Million to One'
  1/5Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian war machines.
7. 02:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 1
  1/5Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck off Cornwall, but there's a bumpy start.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, The Most Beautiful Equation in The World
  1/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The New Men
  6/10Lewis Eliot ends up overseeing a secret wartime project with implications for the world.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 4
  4/12Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
11. 04:30
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!
  1/6Melissa and Compton win a holiday and boldly head to ancient Egypt.
12. 05:00
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Going for Broke
  4/4The Yorkshire builders are warned over a dodgy landlord, and a birth is imminent.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
  1/6The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi
  10/10Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson...
2. 06:30
  Payola, the Pluggers and The Father of Rock and Roll
  Nick Barraclough tells the story of Alan Freed and the Payola Scandal.
3. 07:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—December - Sauce for the Goose
  2/6Under the shadow of the Long Mynd, Megan is out to save Gudrun from a plucking.
4. 07:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Back on the Chain Gang
  1/4Tom seeks medical advice while Mum fights the good fight on behalf of Sheffield's trees.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne stars in war romp The Plastic Max, and Jules and Sandy bewail their parts.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 4
  4/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Sessions and John Wells.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Homecomings
  7/10As the Cold War intensifies, a spy is at large within Britain's nuclear research programme
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Katy Brand
  Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne stars in war romp The Plastic Max, and Jules and Sandy bewail their parts.
3. 13:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi
  10/10Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson...
4. 13:30
  Payola, the Pluggers and The Father of Rock and Roll
  Nick Barraclough tells the story of Alan Freed and the Payola Scandal.
5. 14:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 2
  2/10Young writer Paul Varjak gets to know girl-about-town Holly Golightly in 1940s New York.
6. 14:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—'A Remarkable Story from Woking'
  2/5Francis Spufford follows the impact of H.G. Wells' all conquering Martian war machines.
7. 14:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 2
  2/5Simon Murray has to swallow his pride while Harry is still pondering Sennen's paternity.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Landau damping - the cold, unattainable beauty.
  2/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Homecomings
  7/10As the Cold War intensifies, a spy is at large within Britain's nuclear research programme
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and David O'Doherty
11. 16:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1
  1/6Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town.
12. 17:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—December - Sauce for the Goose
  2/6Under the shadow of the Long Mynd, Megan is out to save Gudrun from a plucking.
13. 17:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Back on the Chain Gang
  1/4Tom seeks medical advice while Mum fights the good fight on behalf of Sheffield's trees.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 12
  12/20Jet and Lemmy ignore sinister audio warnings as they approach the centre of the asteroid.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Derek Waring
  Actor Derek Waring shares his love of wildlife with Derek Jones.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne stars in war romp The Plastic Max, and Jules and Sandy bewail their parts.
5. 20:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi
  10/10Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson...
6. 20:30
  Payola, the Pluggers and The Father of Rock and Roll
  Nick Barraclough tells the story of Alan Freed and the Payola Scandal.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Katy Brand
  Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.
8. 22:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Back on the Chain Gang
  1/4Tom seeks medical advice while Mum fights the good fight on behalf of Sheffield's trees.
9. 22:30
  Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—A Lot of Knowledge
  6/6The forgotten Thompson Twin reveals why rock 'n' roll can be a cruel mistress.
10. 22:45
  Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Hear Fay Weldon's illuminating quiz for Cosmopolitan Magazine.
11. 23:00
  Chat Show Roulette—Episode 3
  3/6The improvised chat show hosted by Justin Edwards.
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Genforce
  1/6The management consultants work with a suspicious energy company.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 12
  12/20Jet and Lemmy ignore sinister audio warnings as they approach the centre of the asteroid.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Derek Waring
  Actor Derek Waring shares his love of wildlife with Derek Jones.
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 10. Frozen Alibi
  10/10Fire investigator 'Q' Barnaby probes whether an office blaze was arson...
4. 01:30
  Payola, the Pluggers and The Father of Rock and Roll
  Nick Barraclough tells the story of Alan Freed and the Payola Scandal.
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 2
  2/10Young writer Paul Varjak gets to know girl-about-town Holly Golightly in 1940s New York.
6. 02:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—'A Remarkable Story from Woking'
  2/5Francis Spufford follows the impact of H.G. Wells' all conquering Martian war machines.
7. 02:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 2
  2/5Simon Murray has to swallow his pride while Harry is still pondering Sennen's paternity.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Landau damping - the cold, unattainable beauty.
  2/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Homecomings
  7/10As the Cold War intensifies, a spy is at large within Britain's nuclear research programme
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and David O'Doherty
11. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 1
  1/6Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett swap 1950s Manchester for a remote Australian town.
12. 05:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—December - Sauce for the Goose
  2/6Under the shadow of the Long Mynd, Megan is out to save Gudrun from a plucking.
13. 05:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Back on the Chain Gang
  1/4Tom seeks medical advice while Mum fights the good fight on behalf of Sheffield's trees.

Wednesday 20 November 2019