BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 April 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—1. Abbotsville
  1/4With human spare-part surgery the norm, a marketing expert visits cloning HQ.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Peter Skellern
  Peter Skellern talks with Robin Ray about those sounds which stir his emotions.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 1, Operation Homecoming
  2/13DS Dave Brook and his new partner Max take part in a Scotland Yard operation.
4. 01:30
  Mallorca and Middle-Aged Men in Lycra
  Middle-Aged Men in Lycra flock to Mallorca each year for it's perfect cycling conditions
5. 02:00
  Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 2
  2/10McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—Cathedrals of the Cosmos
  2/30Astronomer Heather Couper on the importance of the sun to ancient agrarian society.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Babel Tower, Part 7/8
  22/30Frederica discovers that her new lover, John, has an unhinged brother.
8. 02:45
  Leo McKern - Just Resting—Episode 7
  7/8Actor Leo McKern - 'Rumpole of the Bailey' – reads from his memoirs.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
11. 04:30
  Are You From the Bugle?—Butterthwaite White Hell
  6/6Will snow play havoc with Graham's chances of landing a story?
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 2, Dogging
  2/6Sam hopes a dog can soothe Peter's retirement.
13. 05:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Universe
  Comedy writer, producer and poet Henry Normal looks at our relationship with the universe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 1, Bedtime Story - part 1/2
  3/13DS Dave Brook confronts a notorious crime family.
2. 06:30
  A Gripping Yarn
  Jane Garvey's world of knitting - full of rebels, musicians, jailbirds and reality TV.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Focus
  5/6Jason reckons his cheating ex-girlfriend wants him back, but he can't forgive her.
4. 07:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday
  1/4Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday?
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Espresso Bar
  10/20Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee.
6. 08:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Starring Stephen Fry.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 2
  2/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
8. 09:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
  5/6Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
9. 10:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire
  3/3Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.
10. 11:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
  2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Espresso Bar
  10/20Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee.
2. 12:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Starring Stephen Fry.
3. 13:00
  Detective—Series 1, Bedtime Story - part 1/2
  3/13DS Dave Brook confronts a notorious crime family.
4. 13:30
  A Gripping Yarn
  Jane Garvey's world of knitting - full of rebels, musicians, jailbirds and reality TV.
5. 14:00
  Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 3
  3/10McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Stories of the Sky
  3/30How our ancestors mapped the stories of their mythology onto the constellations in the sky
7. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Babel Tower, Part 8/8
  23/30The day of Frederica's divorce finally arrives and she learns whether she has won custody.
8. 14:45
  Leo McKern - Just Resting—Episode 8
  8/8Actor Leo McKern - 'Rumpole of the Bailey' – reads from his memoirs: Rupole and beyond.
9. 15:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire
  3/3Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 2
  2/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 16:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
  5/6Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
12. 17:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Focus
  5/6Jason reckons his cheating ex-girlfriend wants him back, but he can't forgive her.
13. 17:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday
  1/4Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—2. Lucy
  2/4Eleanor discovers Abbottsville's clones show human-like feelings.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Les Dawson
  3/6Mark Radcliffe reviews the career of the Mancunian wordsmith.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Espresso Bar
  10/20Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee.
4. 19:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Starring Stephen Fry.
5. 20:00
  Detective—Series 1, Bedtime Story - part 1/2
  3/13DS Dave Brook confronts a notorious crime family.
6. 20:30
  A Gripping Yarn
  Jane Garvey's world of knitting - full of rebels, musicians, jailbirds and reality TV.
7. 21:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
  2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
8. 22:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday
  1/4Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday?
9. 22:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Will the Battle of Waterloo divide the equine love of Marengo and Copenhagen?
10. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Kiss
  1/4Guy enumerates the many methods of engendering facial contact.
11. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Rude Girl
  3/6Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress.
12. 23:30
  The Sofa of Time—Here Comes Bod
  6/6Can Milford and Parker overcome Raamen Bod and find the Sofa of Time?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—2. Lucy
  2/4Eleanor discovers Abbottsville's clones show human-like feelings.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Les Dawson
  3/6Mark Radcliffe reviews the career of the Mancunian wordsmith.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 1, Bedtime Story - part 1/2
  3/13DS Dave Brook confronts a notorious crime family.
4. 01:30
  A Gripping Yarn
  Jane Garvey's world of knitting - full of rebels, musicians, jailbirds and reality TV.
5. 02:00
  Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 3
  3/10McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—Stories of the Sky
  3/30How our ancestors mapped the stories of their mythology onto the constellations in the sky
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Babel Tower, Part 8/8
  23/30The day of Frederica's divorce finally arrives and she learns whether she has won custody.
8. 02:45
  Leo McKern - Just Resting—Episode 8
  8/8Actor Leo McKern - 'Rumpole of the Bailey' – reads from his memoirs: Rupole and beyond.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire
  3/3Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 2
  2/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 04:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
  5/6Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Focus
  5/6Jason reckons his cheating ex-girlfriend wants him back, but he can't forgive her.
13. 05:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday
  1/4Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday?

Thursday 9 April 2020