BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 23 May 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Exposure
  5/13Sunday unmasks one of the anarchists as a Scotland Yard detective.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—It's Not You, It's Me
  Victoria Coren on how we avoid uncomfortable moments.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley
  5/6The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.
4. 01:30
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something
  5/5With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.
5. 02:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 9, University of Brighton
  5/6Students from the University of Brighton take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
6. 02:30
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Emma
  1/4Can jobless and loveless Angus rekindle a relationship despite the barriers of technology?
7. 03:00
  Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn
  2/2Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.
8. 04:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Super short series, Jacob Hawley, and other new releases
  Amanda and Caroline Crampton suggest short podcasts. Jacob Hawley on his new series.
9. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Flux
  1/4Caroline runs a family back-up service, but can she let Sylvia join Household Solutions?
10. 05:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Abu Dhabi
  1/6A cat, a thermostat and Bristol combine in the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child
  A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Arthur Smith on Emil Zátopek
  Comedian Arthur Smith tells Matthew Parris about the life of Olympic runner Emil Zátopek.
3. 08:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 8
  8/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
4. 08:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out.
5. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 1
  1/2Featuring Radio Active, After Henry, Unnatural Acts and The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Case of the Missing CD Plates
  5/27Mown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam
  1/5The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.
4. 13:30
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
5. 14:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
6. 14:30
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 4. A Mushroom Diet
  4/5The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.
7. 15:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something
  5/5With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.
8. 15:30
  World Book Club—Tracy Chevalier
  The author answers questions from global listeners about Girl with a Pearl Earring.
9. 16:00
  Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child
  A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Arthur Smith on Emil Zátopek
  Comedian Arthur Smith tells Matthew Parris about the life of Olympic runner Emil Zátopek.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit the Seventeenth
  5/6The Krikkit robots open the Wikkit Gate, prompting Arthur and friends to visit their world
2. 18:30
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 5. Bombers' Moon by Lucy Kirkwood
  5/5The creepy raconteur tells of something evil stalking stranded soldiers in Afghanistan.
3. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 1
  1/2Featuring Radio Active, After Henry, Unnatural Acts and The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
4. 22:00
  The Boosh—Jazz
  3/6The surreal zoo's staff tackle gangsters, a spirit and porpoises.
5. 22:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 2, Eurospecial
  5/6The sketch team cross the English Channel for a French link-up.
6. 23:00
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6A date with a slightly disappointing superhero.
7. 23:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'.
  1/4Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit the Seventeenth
  5/6The Krikkit robots open the Wikkit Gate, prompting Arthur and friends to visit their world
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 5. Bombers' Moon by Lucy Kirkwood
  5/5The creepy raconteur tells of something evil stalking stranded soldiers in Afghanistan.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam
  1/5The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.
4. 01:30
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
5. 02:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
6. 02:30
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 4. A Mushroom Diet
  4/5The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.
7. 03:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something
  5/5With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.
8. 03:30
  World Book Club—Tracy Chevalier
  The author answers questions from global listeners about Girl with a Pearl Earring.
9. 04:00
  Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child
  A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance.
10. 05:30
  Great Lives—Arthur Smith on Emil Zátopek
  Comedian Arthur Smith tells Matthew Parris about the life of Olympic runner Emil Zátopek.

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