BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 28 November 2019

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 18
  18/20With the Martians in pursuit, Jet and the crew try desperately to get a message to Earth.
2. 00:30
  Musical Legends—Paul Jones
  The main man of Manfred Mann talks about Cliff Richard and his relationship with God.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 6. A Surprise for Mavis Russell
  6/8A nasty surprise package means that the sleuth is closing-in on the criminal mastermind.
4. 01:30
  Latch-Key Kids
  Jessica Hynes hears stories of 'latch-key kids' over the generations: were they neglected?
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 8
  8/10After receiving tragic news, Holly Golightly looks to the future, but Paul has concerns.
6. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, War Makes The State
  3/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 3
  3/5Drama series charting the true story of the Plague in Eyam, Derbyshire.
8. 02:45
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—3. The Pioneer
  3/5Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
9. 03:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—3. La Goulue
  3/4How much longer can a greedy dancer stay on the stage? Stars Frances Barber.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
11. 04:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, Points of Disagreement
  4/6Whizz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.
12. 05:00
  The Change—Series 1, Over the Rainbow
  4/6Transvestite George confuses Ken when he sees him in a dress.
13. 05:30
  Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Family
  1/4Susan Calman explores why family brings her total happiness.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
2. 06:30
  When Washington Came to Brum
  How some of the earliest American literary classics were actually written in Birmingham.
3. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions
  2/6Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious.
4. 07:30
  Alone—Series 2, Friday Nights, Saturday Mornings
  6/6Will’s new girlfriend Hannah appears to have a problem with Mitch. Stars Angus Deayton.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/13Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears. Sketches and songs.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
8. 09:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Off the Rails
  1/6A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
9. 10:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—4. Jane Avril
  4/4The crazy dancer uses people, but reaps the consequences.
10. 11:00
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—My Ex Husband & Swan Burial
  3/5Tales of the dissolution of a marriage and retirement.
11. 11:15
  Nick Warburton - My Love Must Wait
  1801: maritime explorer Matthew Flinders must leave behind his newlywed wife, Ann.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/13Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears. Sketches and songs.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
4. 13:30
  When Washington Came to Brum
  How some of the earliest American literary classics were actually written in Birmingham.
5. 14:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 9
  9/10Girl-about-town Holly Golightly hits New York's headlines for all the wrong reasons.
6. 14:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Tax
  4/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 4
  4/5Drama series charting the true story of the Plague in the Derbyshire Village of Eyam
8. 14:45
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—4. A Blitz and a Blow
  4/5The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz.
9. 15:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—4. Jane Avril
  4/4The crazy dancer uses people, but reaps the consequences.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
11. 16:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Off the Rails
  1/6A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
12. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions
  2/6Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious.
13. 17:30
  Alone—Series 2, Friday Nights, Saturday Mornings
  6/6Will’s new girlfriend Hannah appears to have a problem with Mitch. Stars Angus Deayton.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 19
  19/20Despite their best efforts, Jet and the crew are prised from their ship by the Martians.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—David Baddiel on John Updike
  Writer and comedian David Baddiel explores the life of novelist John Updike.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/13Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears. Sketches and songs.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
6. 20:30
  When Washington Came to Brum
  How some of the earliest American literary classics were actually written in Birmingham.
7. 21:00
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—My Ex Husband & Swan Burial
  3/5Tales of the dissolution of a marriage and retirement.
8. 21:15
  Nick Warburton - My Love Must Wait
  1801: maritime explorer Matthew Flinders must leave behind his newlywed wife, Ann.
9. 22:00
  Alone—Series 2, Friday Nights, Saturday Mornings
  6/6Will’s new girlfriend Hannah appears to have a problem with Mitch. Stars Angus Deayton.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 4, Episode 6
  Darren Harriott hosts Newsjack's little brother with this week's satirical instalment.
11. 22:45
  The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/8Liam and Anton witness their owners' break-up through their glass bowl.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jessica Fostekew chats to John Kearns 3/3
  Jessica Fostekew chats to John Kearns.
13. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes
  6/6The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar.
14. 23:30
  Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the story of her teenage years as a Jehovah's Witness
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 19
  19/20Despite their best efforts, Jet and the crew are prised from their ship by the Martians.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—David Baddiel on John Updike
  Writer and comedian David Baddiel explores the life of novelist John Updike.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
4. 01:30
  When Washington Came to Brum
  How some of the earliest American literary classics were actually written in Birmingham.
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 9
  9/10Girl-about-town Holly Golightly hits New York's headlines for all the wrong reasons.
6. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Tax
  4/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 4
  4/5Drama series charting the true story of the Plague in the Derbyshire Village of Eyam
8. 02:45
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—4. A Blitz and a Blow
  4/5The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz.
9. 03:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—4. Jane Avril
  4/4The crazy dancer uses people, but reaps the consequences.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Off the Rails
  1/6A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
12. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions
  2/6Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious.
13. 05:30
  Alone—Series 2, Friday Nights, Saturday Mornings
  6/6Will’s new girlfriend Hannah appears to have a problem with Mitch. Stars Angus Deayton.

Friday 29 November 2019