BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 24 September 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Atomic Tales—I've Got Your Number
  3/6A man loses his identity and ends up in double trouble.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 13, Lost in Translation
  6/7Josie Long presents documentaries about what falls through the cracks in translation.
3. 01:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—3. The Diggers
  3/6Patrick's plans for a hotel in Mountfern face a terrible setback. Stars David Soul.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 3. Confessions
  3/5With more than one murder confession, who can Miss Marple believe?
5. 02:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden.
6. 02:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
7. 03:00
  Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a Lost Child Part 1/3
  8/10By Elena Ferrante. Lena begins an affair with her best friend's ex-lover Nino.
8. 04:00
  Angela Barnes' Cold War Secrets—3. The Bed Sitting Room
  3/3Comedian Angela Barnes features a reboot of a post-apocalyptic classic
9. 05:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 9, Panic Room
  5/6Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after her client meeting takes an odd turn.
10. 05:30
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Prison Break
  2/4Phil and Polly visit HMP Parbold as part of the annual "Bring Your Family To Prison" day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—4. The Repercussions
  4/6Patrick's hotel plans turn sour after Kate's accident. Starring David Soul.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.
5. 08:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/20A murder mystery for Kenneth Horne, and Hornerama looks at The Sea.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan chairs with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Hannah and Linda Smith.
8. 09:30
  Millport—Series 3, Reinstatement
  1/6Irene arrives on the first ferry of the holiday season, but why is she back on the island?
9. 10:00
  Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a Lost Child Part 2/3
  9/10Despite her friend Lila's dismay, Lena continues her affair with Nino.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
  Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/20A murder mystery for Kenneth Horne, and Hornerama looks at The Sea.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
3. 13:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—4. The Repercussions
  4/6Patrick's hotel plans turn sour after Kate's accident. Starring David Soul.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
5. 14:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan chairs with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Hannah and Linda Smith.
6. 14:30
  Millport—Series 3, Reinstatement
  1/6Irene arrives on the first ferry of the holiday season, but why is she back on the island?
7. 15:00
  Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a Lost Child Part 2/3
  9/10Despite her friend Lila's dismay, Lena continues her affair with Nino.
8. 16:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
  Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
9. 16:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
10. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
11. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Atomic Tales—Land of Plenty
  4/6Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Michael Howard on Elizabeth I
  Michael Howard, Conservative Party former leader, tells Matthew Parris about Elizabeth I.
3. 19:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/20A murder mystery for Kenneth Horne, and Hornerama looks at The Sea.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
5. 20:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—4. The Repercussions
  4/6Patrick's hotel plans turn sour after Kate's accident. Starring David Soul.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
  Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 23, Episode 1
  1/6Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public.
11. 23:00
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5
  5/6Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host.
12. 23:30
  Desolation Jests—Episode 3
  3/4David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy
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Late
1. 00:00
  Atomic Tales—Land of Plenty
  4/6Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Michael Howard on Elizabeth I
  Michael Howard, Conservative Party former leader, tells Matthew Parris about Elizabeth I.
3. 01:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—4. The Repercussions
  4/6Patrick's hotel plans turn sour after Kate's accident. Starring David Soul.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
5. 02:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan chairs with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Hannah and Linda Smith.
6. 02:30
  Millport—Series 3, Reinstatement
  1/6Irene arrives on the first ferry of the holiday season, but why is she back on the island?
7. 03:00
  Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a Lost Child Part 2/3
  9/10Despite her friend Lila's dismay, Lena continues her affair with Nino.
8. 04:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
  Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
9. 04:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
10. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
11. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.

Friday 25 September 2020