BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Slide—7. Out of the Darkness
  7/7The scientists fighting the mud have one last, desperate plan as it encircles Redlow.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Somewhere
  Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 3. A Policeman's Lot
  3/6With more questioning over Noakes's murder, there is a revelation from Wimsey's cleaner.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects
  2/5When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
5. 02:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
6. 02:30
  Pankhiraj—The Move
  3/4Will Malati's comedy gig be a success?
7. 03:00
  Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose
  2/3Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.
8. 04:00
  Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald
  Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.
9. 05:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
10. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
3. 07:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 6
  6/6Jen’s date turns to farce when she realises it’s Bonfire Night.
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car
  11/20Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
  6/8When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
7. 09:00
  Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018
  Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees.
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours
  6/6Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
9. 10:00
  Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs
  3/3A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.
10. 11:00
  Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather
  1/3John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car
  11/20Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
  6/8When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
3. 13:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
5. 14:00
  Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018
  Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees.
6. 14:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours
  6/6Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
7. 15:00
  Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs
  3/3A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.
8. 16:00
  Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather
  1/3John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.
9. 17:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 6
  6/6Jen’s date turns to farce when she realises it’s Bonfire Night.
10. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 1. ScreeWees are for Real?
  1/3Can computer game addict Johnny Maxwell save an alien planet from the comfort of his bed?
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 12, Witness
  6/6Josie Long hears stories of bearing witness.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car
  11/20Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor.
4. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
  6/8When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
5. 20:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
7. 21:00
  Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather
  1/3John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.
8. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.
9. 22:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker
  3/6Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.
10. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 1, Excited
  3/6Local government officer Martin Christmas makes an unusual visit to the fire station.
11. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Jelly Stinger
  6/7Salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 1. ScreeWees are for Real?
  1/3Can computer game addict Johnny Maxwell save an alien planet from the comfort of his bed?
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 12, Witness
  6/6Josie Long hears stories of bearing witness.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
5. 02:00
  Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018
  Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees.
6. 02:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours
  6/6Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
7. 03:00
  Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs
  3/3A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.
8. 04:00
  Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather
  1/3John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.
9. 05:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 6
  6/6Jen’s date turns to farce when she realises it’s Bonfire Night.
10. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.

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