BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 21 November 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
2. 06:30
  Spitting In Russian
  Roger Law of Spitting Image heads to Russia on a quest to find puppeteers
3. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Return of the Native
  1/6Guard Gallagher's unexpected return from America spells trouble for the McConkeys.
4. 07:30
  Alone—Series 2, The Big Scene
  5/6Is a new romance on the cards for Mitch or can Ellie intervene?
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 05/07/1964
  Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin - and the world's worst ape-man.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  9/9The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
8. 09:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/8Iris is proper poorly, but not quite as poorly as Wilf thinks she is.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 11:00
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—Wellbeing
  2/5A homeless writer from Glasgow observes a post-apocalyptic landscape.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Hattie Naylor - A Northern Soul
  Two men settle old scores, 35 years after their involvement in the Northern Soul scene.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 05/07/1964
  Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin - and the world's worst ape-man.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  9/9The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
4. 13:30
  Spitting In Russian
  Roger Law of Spitting Image heads to Russia on a quest to find puppeteers
5. 14:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 4
  4/10Holly Golightly throws a party in New York, where Fred meets the glamorous Mag Wildwood.
6. 14:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—'What We Saw from the Ruined House.'
  4/5Francis Spufford considers Martian evolution and appearance in an alarming close encounter
7. 14:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 4
  4/5Simon proceeds with the day's dive in spite of the weather warnings.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Eureka
  4/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
11. 16:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/8Iris is proper poorly, but not quite as poorly as Wilf thinks she is.
12. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Return of the Native
  1/6Guard Gallagher's unexpected return from America spells trouble for the McConkeys.
13. 17:30
  Alone—Series 2, The Big Scene
  5/6Is a new romance on the cards for Mitch or can Ellie intervene?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 14
  14/20Jack Evans reveals the Martians' Earth invasion plans to Lemmy and Mitch.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Sir David Chipperfield on Le Corbusier
  The architect Sir David Chipperfield chooses Le Corbusier.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 05/07/1964
  Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin - and the world's worst ape-man.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  9/9The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
6. 20:30
  Spitting In Russian
  Roger Law of Spitting Image heads to Russia on a quest to find puppeteers
7. 21:00
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—Wellbeing
  2/5A homeless writer from Glasgow observes a post-apocalyptic landscape.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Hattie Naylor - A Northern Soul
  Two men settle old scores, 35 years after their involvement in the Northern Soul scene.
9. 22:00
  Alone—Series 2, The Big Scene
  5/6Is a new romance on the cards for Mitch or can Ellie intervene?
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 4, Episode 5
  Darren Harriott hosts Newsjack's little sister show with this week's satirical instalment
11. 22:45
  The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/8A new sexy fish called Pandora sparks jealousy in the bowl.
12. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Reece Shearsmith
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Reece Shearsmith to have a driving lesson and try wallpapering
13. 23:30
  Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 14
  14/20Jack Evans reveals the Martians' Earth invasion plans to Lemmy and Mitch.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Sir David Chipperfield on Le Corbusier
  The architect Sir David Chipperfield chooses Le Corbusier.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
4. 01:30
  Spitting In Russian
  Roger Law of Spitting Image heads to Russia on a quest to find puppeteers
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 4
  4/10Holly Golightly throws a party in New York, where Fred meets the glamorous Mag Wildwood.
6. 02:15
  Following the Martian Invasion—'What We Saw from the Ruined House.'
  4/5Francis Spufford considers Martian evolution and appearance in an alarming close encounter
7. 02:30
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—Episode 4
  4/5Simon proceeds with the day's dive in spite of the weather warnings.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Eureka
  4/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
11. 04:30
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/8Iris is proper poorly, but not quite as poorly as Wilf thinks she is.
12. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Return of the Native
  1/6Guard Gallagher's unexpected return from America spells trouble for the McConkeys.
13. 05:30
  Alone—Series 2, The Big Scene
  5/6Is a new romance on the cards for Mitch or can Ellie intervene?

Friday 22 November 2019