BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 21 January 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—6. World Without Fire
  6/6The British government must track down the Exon seeds before any American involvement.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Melissa Benn and Terry Deary
  Kate Mosse asks Melissa Benn and Terry Deary to talk about their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  The Same River Twice—5. Discovery
  5/8Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.
4. 01:30
  Supermarket Symphony
  A musical feature revealing the hidden beauty found in supermarkets over a day.
5. 02:00
  Sylvia Plath - The Bell Jar—Episode 6
  6/8In a dark episode, Doctor Gordon tries a shocking treatment as Esther spirals into despair
6. 02:15
  Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Cafe Talk
  1/11Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: Adam Smith and World War I
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 1
  1/5Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
8. 02:45
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—1. Growing Up
  1/5The tough challenges of growing up in the Lake District in a sheep farming family.
9. 03:00
  The Annunciation
  Do mysterious religious messages delivered via library books foretell the Second Coming?
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 7
  7/16Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, Charity Begins at Home
  5/6Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?
12. 05:00
  Chambers—Series 1, QC at Any Cost
  1/5Hell-bent on becoming QC no matter what, John Fuller-Carp employs anyone who can help him.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 3
  3/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Same River Twice—6. Information
  6/8Johnny’s search for his wife has ended. Inspector Wardlaw wants to launch a murder inquiry
2. 06:30
  What Would Jesus Eat?
  Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.
3. 07:00
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  1/6Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, The Rubington's Doobrery 9000
  2/4Malcolm is jealous after Ramesh starts flirting in the shop.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Booted Gorilla (Found?)
  10/24A trap must be laid on an African jungle safari, and Bluebottle gets a surprise.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/20Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 28, Rosie Jones, Hugo Rifkind, Ahir Shah and Rachel Parris
  2/8Nish is joined by Rachel Parris, Rosie Jones, Ahir Shah and journalist Hugo Rifkind.
8. 09:45
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The Cold War, the space race and the last man on the moon.
9. 10:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  1/2A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
10. 11:00
  Jellyfish—Jellyfish
  1/3A woman takes her son for a day out before he starts school for the first time.
11. 11:15
  David Constantine - The Listening Heart
  Summer 1802: Beethoven's life is at crisis point with his impending deafness.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Booted Gorilla (Found?)
  10/24A trap must be laid on an African jungle safari, and Bluebottle gets a surprise.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/20Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari
3. 13:00
  The Same River Twice—6. Information
  6/8Johnny’s search for his wife has ended. Inspector Wardlaw wants to launch a murder inquiry
4. 13:30
  What Would Jesus Eat?
  Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.
5. 14:00
  Sylvia Plath - The Bell Jar—Episode 7
  7/8In the iconic novel, Esther finally finds someone who understands and offers hope.
6. 14:15
  Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Early Exchanges
  2/11Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: what human childcare teaches us.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 2
  2/5Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
8. 14:45
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—2. Decisions
  2/5James and his family face a difficult decision to keep the farm out of debt.
9. 15:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  1/2A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
10. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
11. 16:30
  Odd Balls—Night Receptionist by Stan Rooker
  3/4Late night at a hospital emergency unit, a good Samaritan's night goes from bad to worse.
12. 17:00
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  1/6Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
13. 17:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, The Rubington's Doobrery 9000
  2/4Malcolm is jealous after Ramesh starts flirting in the shop.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fantastic Journeys—The Door in the Wall by HG Wells
  1/4Is a daydreamer brave enough to turn his back on the world he knows for a better life?
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Michael Cashman
  5/5Michael Cashman discusses the explosive moment when the UK saw its first gay kiss on TV.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Booted Gorilla (Found?)
  10/24A trap must be laid on an African jungle safari, and Bluebottle gets a surprise.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/20Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari
5. 20:00
  The Same River Twice—6. Information
  6/8Johnny’s search for his wife has ended. Inspector Wardlaw wants to launch a murder inquiry
6. 20:30
  What Would Jesus Eat?
  Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.
7. 21:00
  Jellyfish—Jellyfish
  1/3A woman takes her son for a day out before he starts school for the first time.
8. 21:15
  David Constantine - The Listening Heart
  Summer 1802: Beethoven's life is at crisis point with his impending deafness.
9. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, The Rubington's Doobrery 9000
  2/4Malcolm is jealous after Ramesh starts flirting in the shop.
10. 22:30
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Isy Suttie presents the pick of new sketch group talent from the live UK comedy circuit.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Stephen K Amos (1/3)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 3, When Was the Last Time You Saw Your Godfather?
  5/6Ben is set to be a godfather, but Mary is not happy about it at all.
13. 23:30
  A Look Back at the Nineties—1997
  3/5Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Steve Coogan look back at the year that was yet to happen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fantastic Journeys—The Door in the Wall by HG Wells
  1/4Is a daydreamer brave enough to turn his back on the world he knows for a better life?
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Michael Cashman
  5/5Michael Cashman discusses the explosive moment when the UK saw its first gay kiss on TV.
3. 01:00
  The Same River Twice—6. Information
  6/8Johnny’s search for his wife has ended. Inspector Wardlaw wants to launch a murder inquiry
4. 01:30
  What Would Jesus Eat?
  Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.
5. 02:00
  Sylvia Plath - The Bell Jar—Episode 7
  7/8In the iconic novel, Esther finally finds someone who understands and offers hope.
6. 02:15
  Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Early Exchanges
  2/11Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: what human childcare teaches us.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 2
  2/5Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
8. 02:45
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—2. Decisions
  2/5James and his family face a difficult decision to keep the farm out of debt.
9. 03:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  1/2A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  Odd Balls—Night Receptionist by Stan Rooker
  3/4Late night at a hospital emergency unit, a good Samaritan's night goes from bad to worse.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  1/6Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
13. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, The Rubington's Doobrery 9000
  2/4Malcolm is jealous after Ramesh starts flirting in the shop.

Wednesday 22 January 2020