BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 October 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder
  2/6Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—I Vow to thee my Country
  An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene
  2/6The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo
  2/5Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.
5. 02:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
6. 02:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, King of the Road
  6/6A faculty fracas with an old rival helps re-ignite the author's career. From 2005.
7. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 2
  2/2Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.
8. 04:00
  Telling Tales—Danny Robins
  We head to Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins.
9. 05:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess
  1/6An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony.
10. 05:30
  The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 6
  6/6Character-based sketch show for modern times, starring Lenny Henry.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it?
  3/5Hercule Poirot re-enters the mystery deaths investigation. With John Moffatt.
3. 07:00
  Barbara Nice—Pilot
  Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement
4. 07:30
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000
  4/4Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
6. 08:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels
  5/8Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.
7. 09:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed
8. 09:30
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  1/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
9. 10:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934
  1/3The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.
10. 11:00
  Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian
  2/3Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
2. 12:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels
  5/8Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it?
  3/5Hercule Poirot re-enters the mystery deaths investigation. With John Moffatt.
5. 14:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed
6. 14:30
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  1/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
7. 15:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934
  1/3The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.
8. 16:00
  Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian
  2/3Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history
9. 17:00
  Barbara Nice—Pilot
  Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement
10. 17:30
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000
  4/4Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power
  3/6The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities.
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 14, Out of Thin Air
  1/6Josie Long hears stories which come out of nowhere.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
4. 19:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels
  5/8Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it?
  3/5Hercule Poirot re-enters the mystery deaths investigation. With John Moffatt.
7. 21:00
  Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian
  2/3Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history
8. 22:00
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000
  4/4Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.
9. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4From Michael Caine to Mark Zuckerberg, Jon Culshaw imagines the lives of the famous.
10. 23:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 4, Arabella Weir interviews Paul Whitehouse
  4/4The story of 'Suits You, Sir' as two Fast Show stars reunite in the relay interview show.
11. 23:30
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/3John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power
  3/6The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 14, Out of Thin Air
  1/6Josie Long hears stories which come out of nowhere.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it?
  3/5Hercule Poirot re-enters the mystery deaths investigation. With John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed
6. 02:30
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  1/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
7. 03:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934
  1/3The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.
8. 04:00
  Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian
  2/3Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history
9. 05:00
  Barbara Nice—Pilot
  Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement
10. 05:30
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000
  4/4Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.

Thursday 8 October 2020