BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 5 April 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Tenth
  4/6Arthur discovers his unique contribution to the history of Brontitall.
2. 00:30
  The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
  The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
3. 01:00
  The Prelude (Omnibus)
  William Wordsworth's autobiographical poem read by Sir Ian McKellen.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Robert Carlyle
  ‘Watching The Wheels’ by John Lennon and ‘Waiting On A Friend’ by The Rolling Stones.
5. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, Northumberland
  4/9Pam learns about the gardens of Alnwick Castle and the rituals of cattle of Chillingham.
6. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 4. Admiral of the Night
  4/5After visiting Hampton Court, Carter's uncle spots a fellow war veteran.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Return to Subtopia
  Gillian Darley explores "Subtopia", the blurring of space between town and country
8. 04:00
  Miss Marple—4.50 From Paddington
  The spinster sleuth's friend spies a murder on a passing train, but where is the corpse?
9. 05:30
  The Voices of...—Series 2, Andy Partridge
  An intimate portrait of the songwriter, singer and frontman of XTC, Andy Partridge.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
  4/6Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
2. 07:15
  Crossing the Glacier by Berlie Doherty
  Two women find themselves emotionally frozen in the past. Short story read by Janet Dale.
3. 07:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
  4/4Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
4. 08:00
  Home to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems
  4/13The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working.
5. 08:30
  Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—2. Pineapple
  2/3A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role as the story of the Thames holiday continues.
6. 09:00
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin (Omnibus)
  Claire Tomalin's biography of one of the nation's literary giants.
7. 10:10
  The Listening Project—Graham and Natalie – It’s Just A Piece Of Paper
  A couple who have been together many years, but have never wed - are they missing out?
8. 10:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Artists, Paula Rego
  Sue Lawley's castaway is painter Paula Rego.
9. 11:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Confidence: Too Much, Too Little?
  6/9Catherine Burns introduces stories about confidence and uncertainty.
10. 11:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Hummers
  Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Home to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems
  4/13The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working.
2. 12:30
  Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—2. Pineapple
  2/3A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role as the story of the Thames holiday continues.
3. 13:00
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
  4/6Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
4. 14:15
  Crossing the Glacier by Berlie Doherty
  Two women find themselves emotionally frozen in the past. Short story read by Janet Dale.
5. 14:30
  The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/3After Henry’s decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
6. 15:45
  A Guide to Woodland Birds—5. The Big Stuff
  5/5Brett Westwood identifies the sounds of jays, tawny owls and sparrowhawks.
7. 16:00
  Drama on 4—Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden
  Adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about Rudyard Kipling's final months in America.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Daffodils by William Wordsworth
  Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best from the BBC's Poetry archive.
9. 17:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
  4/4Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mary Shelley - Frankenstein—Episode 1
  1/2Classic tale of a scientist's monstrous attempts to discover the secrets of creating life
2. 19:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Confidence: Too Much, Too Little?
  6/9Catherine Burns introduces stories about confidence and uncertainty.
3. 19:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Hummers
  Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.
4. 20:00
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin (Omnibus)
  Claire Tomalin's biography of one of the nation's literary giants.
5. 21:10
  The Listening Project—Graham and Natalie – It’s Just A Piece Of Paper
  A couple who have been together many years, but have never wed - are they missing out?
6. 21:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Artists, Paula Rego
  Sue Lawley's castaway is painter Paula Rego.
7. 22:00
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
  4/4Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
8. 22:30
  Twenty Players—Series 1, Gertrude Trelawny Ferris
  4/6Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of the sporting all-rounder Gertrude Trelawny Ferris.
9. 22:45
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as long suffering music teacher Nigel Penny.
10. 23:00
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
11. 23:30
  Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Faye's family are coming to lunch to see her new kitchen - but soon she leaves them to it.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mary Shelley - Frankenstein—Episode 1
  1/2Classic tale of a scientist's monstrous attempts to discover the secrets of creating life
2. 01:00
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
  4/6Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
3. 02:15
  Crossing the Glacier by Berlie Doherty
  Two women find themselves emotionally frozen in the past. Short story read by Janet Dale.
4. 02:30
  The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/3After Henry’s decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
5. 03:45
  A Guide to Woodland Birds—5. The Big Stuff
  5/5Brett Westwood identifies the sounds of jays, tawny owls and sparrowhawks.
6. 04:00
  Drama on 4—Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden
  Adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about Rudyard Kipling's final months in America.
7. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Daffodils by William Wordsworth
  Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best from the BBC's Poetry archive.
8. 05:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
  4/4Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.

Monday 6 April 2020