BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 26 March 2020

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, 1. Sixth-Sensers
  1/3The alien takeover gathers pace. Sequel to Before the Screaming Begins.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle
  1/6Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine
  8/8A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel.
4. 01:30
  The Waiting
  Raymond Tallis describes how the act of waiting pervades so much of our daily lives.
5. 02:00
  Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 8
  8/10Tessa Hadley's witty and wry new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
6. 02:15
  The Robber Barons—Andrew Carnegie
  3/5Adam Smith tells the story of steel tycoon, philanthropist and unionbuster Andrew Carnegie
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 5/7
  13/30Frederica discovers Raphael, Stephanie's baby, is on its way.
8. 02:45
  Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 3
  3/5Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
11. 04:30
  Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection
  3/6A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Dib Dib Dib
  3/6Lovelorn Jason Conroy gets poetic and faces trouble at a gig for some scouts.
13. 05:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Autumn
  3/4Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom
  1/7West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...
2. 06:30
  The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
  1/2Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
  3/4Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
4. 07:30
  The Break—Series 2, The Clench
  5/6Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
5. 08:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/14The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford.
8. 09:30
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
  2/4After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
  3/4Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
10. 11:00
  Balm of Hurt Minds—Waves by Niven Govinden
  2/3Niven Govinden's tale of the uncertain benefits of rest. Read by Nicky Henson
11. 11:15
  Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Language of Angels
  1920s New York. Can an art dealer sell a mysterious book to a millionaire in need?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/14The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom
  1/7West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...
4. 13:30
  The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
  1/2Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
5. 14:00
  Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 9
  9/10Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
6. 14:15
  The Robber Barons—John D. Rockefeller
  4/5Adam Smith tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who dominated American oil for decades.
7. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7
  14/30Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night.
8. 14:45
  Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4
  4/5Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
9. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
  3/4Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford.
11. 16:30
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
  2/4After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
12. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
  3/4Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
13. 17:30
  The Break—Series 2, The Clench
  5/6Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
  2/3The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells
  Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King
3. 19:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/14The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom
  1/7West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...
6. 20:30
  The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
  1/2Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
7. 21:00
  Balm of Hurt Minds—Waves by Niven Govinden
  2/3Niven Govinden's tale of the uncertain benefits of rest. Read by Nicky Henson
8. 21:15
  Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Language of Angels
  1920s New York. Can an art dealer sell a mysterious book to a millionaire in need?
9. 22:00
  The Break—Series 2, The Clench
  5/6Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4A weekly satirical instalment from Newsjack's little brother hosted by Eshaan Akbar.
11. 22:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Big Head
  1/6The president of Uruguay arrives at the Quando brothers' hair salon.
12. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Sirens interrupt a sea crossing. Are they what they seem?
13. 23:30
  The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
  3/6The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
  2/3The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells
  Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom
  1/7West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...
4. 01:30
  The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
  1/2Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
5. 02:00
  Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 9
  9/10Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
6. 02:15
  The Robber Barons—John D. Rockefeller
  4/5Adam Smith tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who dominated American oil for decades.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7
  14/30Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night.
8. 02:45
  Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4
  4/5Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
  3/4Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford.
11. 04:30
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
  2/4After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
12. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
  3/4Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
13. 05:30
  The Break—Series 2, The Clench
  5/6Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.

Friday 27 March 2020