BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 January 2020

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Erin Morgenstern - The Night Circus—Episode 2
  2/5The fin-de-siècle touring circus recruits a promising young illusionist.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Kim Cotton
  3/5Kim Cotton talks about the emotional impact of becoming the UK's first surrogate mother.
3. 01:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—2. Light the Blue Touch Paper and Retire
  2/6Can teacher Johnny Shields infiltrate the smuggling gang in Switzerland?
4. 01:30
  Ecce! Fife! or Rediscovering the Lost Latin of Fife
  School kids in Fife are learning Latin for the first time. Natalie Haynes investigates.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 7
  7/10The novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'.
6. 02:15
  Will Self's Great British Bus Journey—Series 1, Soup and Laverbread
  2/10Will Self boards the coach for Swansea where he assesses the state of Welsh identity.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ruth Prawer Jhabvala - Heat and Dust, The Husbands' Wedding Day
  2/5Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's Booker award winning book set in two separate eras in India.
8. 02:45
  Clive James: Falling Towards England—Soul For Sale
  2/6Clive James reads volume two of his autobiography: Reappraising moral values
9. 03:00
  The Tree of Liberty—1. Friends in High Places
  1/4France 1791: A girl is murdered in Amiens. Is there a cover-up? Stars David Calder.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering, Chris Corcoran and Tom Allen in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper
  1/4On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.
12. 05:00
  A Month of June—3. Now You See Me, Now You Don't
  3/4June Whitfield and Barbara Windsor star as showbiz refugees.
13. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #524 - New Year's Evil
  Max and Ivan investigate fearsome criminal matriarch Mama Shanks.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
2. 06:30
  Why Bob the Builder Has Moved Overseas
  Gerald Scarfe and a gripping tale of talent, toons and tax relief.
3. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy without causing upset.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter
  6/8The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  14/20The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
6. 08:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8Improvement grants explained and a plumber muses on words. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Al Murray and Isy Suttie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Up on the Roof
  4/6Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?
9. 10:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
10. 11:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—1. Simply Absurd
  1/3Tony Law looks at Surreal Comedy with help from Will Self, Noel Fielding and Sean Hughes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  14/20The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8Improvement grants explained and a plumber muses on words. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
4. 13:30
  Why Bob the Builder Has Moved Overseas
  Gerald Scarfe and a gripping tale of talent, toons and tax relief.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 8
  8/10The novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'.
6. 14:15
  Will Self's Great British Bus Journey—Series 1, A Trip down Rusty Lane
  3/10Will Self visits the place which JB Priestley described as the worst street in England.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ruth Prawer Jhabvala - Heat and Dust, Olivia
  3/5Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's Booker award winning book set in two separate eras in India.
8. 14:45
  Clive James: Falling Towards England—Cracking The Secret Code
  3/6Clive James reads volume two of his autobiography: drooling over beauty - and struggles.
9. 15:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Al Murray and Isy Suttie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 16:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Up on the Roof
  4/6Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?
12. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy without causing upset.
13. 17:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter
  6/8The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Erin Morgenstern - The Night Circus—Episode 3
  3/5Sparks fly between Celia and Marco from the impact of their magical game.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Belfast Grand Opera House
  6/6Now a symbol of the city's regeneration, Geoffrey Wheeler meets staff and performers.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  14/20The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
4. 19:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8Improvement grants explained and a plumber muses on words. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 20:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
6. 20:30
  Why Bob the Builder Has Moved Overseas
  Gerald Scarfe and a gripping tale of talent, toons and tax relief.
7. 21:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—1. Simply Absurd
  1/3Tony Law looks at Surreal Comedy with help from Will Self, Noel Fielding and Sean Hughes.
8. 22:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter
  6/8The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...
9. 22:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Making it up as they go along, Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches.
10. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, The Crush
  6/6Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son.
11. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe get involved in the race for London Mayor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Erin Morgenstern - The Night Circus—Episode 3
  3/5Sparks fly between Celia and Marco from the impact of their magical game.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Belfast Grand Opera House
  6/6Now a symbol of the city's regeneration, Geoffrey Wheeler meets staff and performers.
3. 01:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
4. 01:30
  Why Bob the Builder Has Moved Overseas
  Gerald Scarfe and a gripping tale of talent, toons and tax relief.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 8
  8/10The novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'.
6. 02:15
  Will Self's Great British Bus Journey—Series 1, A Trip down Rusty Lane
  3/10Will Self visits the place which JB Priestley described as the worst street in England.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ruth Prawer Jhabvala - Heat and Dust, Olivia
  3/5Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's Booker award winning book set in two separate eras in India.
8. 02:45
  Clive James: Falling Towards England—Cracking The Secret Code
  3/6Clive James reads volume two of his autobiography: drooling over beauty - and struggles.
9. 03:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Al Murray and Isy Suttie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Up on the Roof
  4/6Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?
12. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy without causing upset.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter
  6/8The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...

Thursday 9 January 2020