BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 22 January 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Same River Twice—7. Desperation
  7/8Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage.
2. 06:30
  Hamlet Undressed
  A look behind the scenes at Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre's Hamlet with Maxine Peake.
3. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
4. 07:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Nina Wadia and Elis James
  2/4Nina Wadia and Elis James join Joe Lycett to share their obsessions.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Conjurer
  19/20The Lad takes up conjuring and is booked for Dartmoor Prison.
6. 08:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/8A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Read All About It
  6/6After his disastrous children's TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press.
9. 10:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—2. Moses
  2/2Mary's troubled relationship with a houseboy comes to a violent end.
10. 11:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—3, Mortimer, Morris and 'mando
  3/3Tony Law looks at Surrealism in Comedy with Vic & Bob, Chris Morris and Armando Ianucci.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Conjurer
  19/20The Lad takes up conjuring and is booked for Dartmoor Prison.
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/8A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  The Same River Twice—7. Desperation
  7/8Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage.
4. 13:30
  Hamlet Undressed
  A look behind the scenes at Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre's Hamlet with Maxine Peake.
5. 14:00
  Sylvia Plath - The Bell Jar—Episode 8
  8/8In the iconic novel, with Doctor Nolan's help, Esther can finally fly free.
6. 14:15
  Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Trade and War
  3/11Paul Seabright discusses the history of trade and violence.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 3
  3/5Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
8. 14:45
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—3. University
  3/5Clashing with his father, James gains a place at Oxford University.
9. 15:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—2. Moses
  2/2Mary's troubled relationship with a houseboy comes to a violent end.
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 16:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Read All About It
  6/6After his disastrous children's TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press.
12. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
13. 17:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Nina Wadia and Elis James
  2/4Nina Wadia and Elis James join Joe Lycett to share their obsessions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fantastic Journeys—Fifty Cents by Tim Powers and James P Blaylock
  2/4Time and chance play tricks on George Lyle as he drives across the Arizona desert.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome
  2/6Exploring what was once acclaimed as one of the UK's most luxurious venues.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Conjurer
  19/20The Lad takes up conjuring and is booked for Dartmoor Prison.
4. 19:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/8A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 20:00
  The Same River Twice—7. Desperation
  7/8Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage.
6. 20:30
  Hamlet Undressed
  A look behind the scenes at Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre's Hamlet with Maxine Peake.
7. 21:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—3, Mortimer, Morris and 'mando
  3/3Tony Law looks at Surrealism in Comedy with Vic & Bob, Chris Morris and Armando Ianucci.
8. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Nina Wadia and Elis James
  2/4Nina Wadia and Elis James join Joe Lycett to share their obsessions.
9. 22:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Invention as it happens. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches.
10. 23:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington
  2/6Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.
11. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Stephen K Amos (2/3)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
12. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe land at the BBC to tackle Radio 3.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fantastic Journeys—Fifty Cents by Tim Powers and James P Blaylock
  2/4Time and chance play tricks on George Lyle as he drives across the Arizona desert.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome
  2/6Exploring what was once acclaimed as one of the UK's most luxurious venues.
3. 01:00
  The Same River Twice—7. Desperation
  7/8Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage.
4. 01:30
  Hamlet Undressed
  A look behind the scenes at Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre's Hamlet with Maxine Peake.
5. 02:00
  Sylvia Plath - The Bell Jar—Episode 8
  8/8In the iconic novel, with Doctor Nolan's help, Esther can finally fly free.
6. 02:15
  Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Trade and War
  3/11Paul Seabright discusses the history of trade and violence.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 3
  3/5Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
8. 02:45
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—3. University
  3/5Clashing with his father, James gains a place at Oxford University.
9. 03:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—2. Moses
  2/2Mary's troubled relationship with a houseboy comes to a violent end.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Read All About It
  6/6After his disastrous children's TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press.
12. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Nina Wadia and Elis James
  2/4Nina Wadia and Elis James join Joe Lycett to share their obsessions.

Thursday 23 January 2020