BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 30 November 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Bringing Up Baby
  Matthew Parris on the impact of babies with Mary Loudon, Katie Baxendale, Lewis Schaffer.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 8. Jonathan
  8/8The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader to conclude the thriller.
4. 01:30
  Loud Organs His Glory
  Simon Townley tells the story of the great Victorian organ builder 'Father' Henry Willis.
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 10
  10/10With the police on her tail, Holly decides her future. Concluded by Henry Goodman.
6. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Public Spending
  5/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 5
  5/5Concluding episode of drama series charting true story of the plague in Eyam, Derbyshire.
8. 02:45
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—5. An Array of Dragons
  5/5Forced into retirement, Nancy struggles to adapt to non-political life.
9. 03:00
  Melissa Murray - Pass the Parcel
  Two people meet at a genealogy course – and discover a curious historical link.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Wrigglesworth.
11. 04:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Hand-Picked
  1/5Brabazon investigates his superiors with coppers hand-picked...by his boss!
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Que Sera Sera
  6/6Back from America, Jenny is after Pete. Cassie is burying her head.
13. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Independence Day
  Rich Hall satirises the latest news from across the pond.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Friend of the Family
  Russia, 1859: Chaos in the Manor of Stephanchikovo when an ex-sergeant assumes a new role.
2. 07:30
  Reimagining the City—Coventry
  Singer and musician Pauline Black invites us to re-imagine Coventry.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Work is A Four Letter Word
  Professor Andrew Hussey asks why we should let the toad of work squat on our lives.
4. 09:00
  Listening to Les Dawson
  Ray Peacock celebrates Les Dawson with special guests and rare archive programmes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Sara Pascoe and Miles Jupp.
2. 12:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Off the Rails
  1/6A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
3. 13:00
  Anne Tyler - Ladder of Years (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Delia's story starts with a welcome romantic encounter in the grocery aisle.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Gok Wan
  Top Of The World by The Carpenters and Make Your Own Kind Of Music by Mama Cass Elliot.
5. 14:15
  Down Your Way—Jimmy Hill in Hickstead
  BBC soccer analyst Jimmy Hill reveals his passion for show jumping visiting Hickstead.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Work is A Four Letter Word
  Professor Andrew Hussey asks why we should let the toad of work squat on our lives.
7. 16:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Friend of the Family
  Russia, 1859: Chaos in the Manor of Stephanchikovo when an ex-sergeant assumes a new role.
8. 17:30
  Reimagining the City—Coventry
  Singer and musician Pauline Black invites us to re-imagine Coventry.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—2004
  In a dystopian view of 2004, a new PM has a hi-tech solution to the UK's crime wave.
2. 19:00
  Listening to Les Dawson
  Ray Peacock celebrates Les Dawson with special guests and rare archive programmes.
3. 22:00
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Dumped
  1/4Jocelyn Jee Esien returns with another series of sketches. Featuring Paul Whitehouse.
4. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Pirates
  4/6Brimshaw, McGurk and the Oliphants attempt to flee to England.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jayde Adams 2/2
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
6. 23:00
  Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4The bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters from Colin Hoult.
7. 23:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Belgium
  1/4The comedian aims to prove Belgium is not dull, with the legacy of Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—2004
  In a dystopian view of 2004, a new PM has a hi-tech solution to the UK's crime wave.
2. 01:00
  Anne Tyler - Ladder of Years (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Delia's story starts with a welcome romantic encounter in the grocery aisle.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Gok Wan
  Top Of The World by The Carpenters and Make Your Own Kind Of Music by Mama Cass Elliot.
4. 02:15
  Down Your Way—Jimmy Hill in Hickstead
  BBC soccer analyst Jimmy Hill reveals his passion for show jumping visiting Hickstead.
5. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Work is A Four Letter Word
  Professor Andrew Hussey asks why we should let the toad of work squat on our lives.
6. 04:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Friend of the Family
  Russia, 1859: Chaos in the Manor of Stephanchikovo when an ex-sergeant assumes a new role.
7. 05:30
  Reimagining the City—Coventry
  Singer and musician Pauline Black invites us to re-imagine Coventry.

Sunday 1 December 2019