BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 15 April 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 2. Make a Wish
  2/5Lioba and Kip are in the desert, dodging the shock and awe in search of a magic lamp.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Richard Ingrams
  Richard Ingrams shares with Robin Ray the music that stirs his emotions.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
  7/13DS Brook suspects an audacious heist is brewing...
4. 01:30
  New Conversation
  Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
5. 02:00
  Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 7
  7/10McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—Wheels Within Wheels
  7/30Ptolomy wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—A Whistling Woman, Part 4/7
  27/30Daniel has difficulty communicating with Will and Lucy joins a religious commune.
8. 02:45
  Adventures in Human Being by Gavin Francis—Episode 2
  2/5Physician Gavin Francis explores how facial muscles tell the story of our emotional lives.
9. 03:00
  Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—2. A New Gentleman
  2/4A shock awaits Phoebe Beecham when she arrives in Carlingford to visit her grandmother.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's quiz.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris
  1/6Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 2, Wandering
  3/6The odd couple holiday in Spain. Has Sam found love at last?
13. 05:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 1, 1: Motherhood
  1/4Stand-up Ellie Taylor airs her controversial opinions in her Safe Space.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  8/13Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
2. 06:30
  The Soul of Ireland
  Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Organathon
  6/6Jason's dad Eddie attempts a record-breaking electric organ session for charity.
4. 07:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
6. 08:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Jess of the B'ournevilles
  6/6Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 3
  3/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
8. 09:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 6
  6/6The coffee tin containing half the company profits is missing.
9. 10:00
  Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—3. An Unmitigated Cub
  3/4Reginald is attracted to Phoebe, but Mr Northcote's arrival sparks friction.
10. 11:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End
  3/3Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
2. 12:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Jess of the B'ournevilles
  6/6Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.
3. 13:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  8/13Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
4. 13:30
  The Soul of Ireland
  Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
5. 14:00
  Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 8
  8/10McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Mathematics of the Sky
  8/30Heather Couper considers the Islamic scholar, poet and mathematician, Omar Khayyam.
7. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—A Whistling Woman, Part 5/7
  28/30The religious community in Yorkshire becomes cult-like.
8. 14:45
  Adventures in Human Being by Gavin Francis—Episode 3
  3/5A serious motorbike crash brings a young soldier to A&E. His arm is badly injured.
9. 15:00
  Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—3. An Unmitigated Cub
  3/4Reginald is attracted to Phoebe, but Mr Northcote's arrival sparks friction.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 3
  3/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 16:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 6
  6/6The coffee tin containing half the company profits is missing.
12. 17:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Organathon
  6/6Jason's dad Eddie attempts a record-breaking electric organ session for charity.
13. 17:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 3. Paradise Hazard
  3/5If Happy Valley is the perfect place to live, why are they selling it so hard?
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell
  4/6Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
4. 19:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Jess of the B'ournevilles
  6/6Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.
5. 20:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  8/13Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
6. 20:30
  The Soul of Ireland
  Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
7. 21:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End
  3/3Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.
8. 22:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
9. 22:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Marengo is unwillingly put out to stud, and discovers the exhausting joys of parenthood.
10. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Go to a Party
  2/4Tips on making merry and avoiding being 'de-mingled'.
11. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Debt of Honour
  4/6Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling.
12. 23:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  1/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 3. Paradise Hazard
  3/5If Happy Valley is the perfect place to live, why are they selling it so hard?
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell
  4/6Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  8/13Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
4. 01:30
  The Soul of Ireland
  Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
5. 02:00
  Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 8
  8/10McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—Mathematics of the Sky
  8/30Heather Couper considers the Islamic scholar, poet and mathematician, Omar Khayyam.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—A Whistling Woman, Part 5/7
  28/30The religious community in Yorkshire becomes cult-like.
8. 02:45
  Adventures in Human Being by Gavin Francis—Episode 3
  3/5A serious motorbike crash brings a young soldier to A&E. His arm is badly injured.
9. 03:00
  Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—3. An Unmitigated Cub
  3/4Reginald is attracted to Phoebe, but Mr Northcote's arrival sparks friction.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 3
  3/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 04:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 6
  6/6The coffee tin containing half the company profits is missing.
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Organathon
  6/6Jason's dad Eddie attempts a record-breaking electric organ session for charity.
13. 05:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.

Thursday 16 April 2020