BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 20 November 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
2. 06:30
  Good In Vestments
  The surprising history of church vestments is revealed by the Rev. Richard Coles
3. 07:00
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  3/6Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
4. 07:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Legacy
  4/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
  Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Affair
  8/10Back in Cambridge, a scandal threatens the reputation of Lewis Eliot's old college.
10. 11:00
  When Diane Met Ken—2. Beyond the Warp
  2/3Diane Morgan celebrates the life and work of Ken Campbell
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
  Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
4. 13:30
  Good In Vestments
  The surprising history of church vestments is revealed by the Rev. Richard Coles
5. 14:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 3
  3/10Fred upsets girl-about-town Holly, while a man from her past arrives in New York.
6. 14:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—The Destruction of Shepperton and the Exodus from London
  3/5The inexorable progress of the tripods meets an organised military response at Shepperton.
7. 14:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 3
  3/5Sennen is troubled by the shipwreck, while her relationship with Simon changes.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Breakthroughs and Set-backs
  3/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Affair
  8/10Back in Cambridge, a scandal threatens the reputation of Lewis Eliot's old college.
10. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
11. 16:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
12. 17:00
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  3/6Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
13. 17:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Legacy
  4/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 13
  13/20As the asteroid ship flounders, Mitch and Lemmy make a shocking discovery.
2. 18:30
  Musical Legends—Gerry Marsden
  Gerry Marsden, creator of Ferry Cross the Mersey, talks about his life in music.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
  Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
6. 20:30
  Good In Vestments
  The surprising history of church vestments is revealed by the Rev. Richard Coles
7. 21:00
  When Diane Met Ken—2. Beyond the Warp
  2/3Diane Morgan celebrates the life and work of Ken Campbell
8. 22:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Legacy
  4/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
9. 22:30
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—3. Is It a Bird?
  3/4Lemn examines how he hid his feelings and identity to fit in with the world around him.
10. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sketch show about modern communication and contemporary obsessions.
11. 23:30
  The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy from Justin 'Lofty' Edwards, Neil 'Professor' Edmond and James 'Shortstop' Rawling.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 13
  13/20As the asteroid ship flounders, Mitch and Lemmy make a shocking discovery.
2. 00:30
  Musical Legends—Gerry Marsden
  Gerry Marsden, creator of Ferry Cross the Mersey, talks about his life in music.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
4. 01:30
  Good In Vestments
  The surprising history of church vestments is revealed by the Rev. Richard Coles
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 3
  3/10Fred upsets girl-about-town Holly, while a man from her past arrives in New York.
6. 02:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—The Destruction of Shepperton and the Exodus from London
  3/5The inexorable progress of the tripods meets an organised military response at Shepperton.
7. 02:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 3
  3/5Sennen is troubled by the shipwreck, while her relationship with Simon changes.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Breakthroughs and Set-backs
  3/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Affair
  8/10Back in Cambridge, a scandal threatens the reputation of Lewis Eliot's old college.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
11. 04:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
12. 05:00
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  3/6Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
13. 05:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Legacy
  4/4Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.

Thursday 21 November 2019