BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 12 October 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford
  2/3Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians.
2. 00:30
  A Stone Woman by AS Byatt—2. Iceland
  2/3Ines worries whether her transformation will turn volcanic. Read by Penelope Wilton.
3. 01:00
  Celebrating Peter Tinniswood
  A celebration of Peter Tinniswood’s creations, hosted by radio critic Gillian Reynolds.
4. 04:00
  Dick George - Private Investigator—1. The Case of the Cool Canary
  1/3Hollywood spoof about an heiress in distress, who brings Dick George out of retirement.
5. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Ask Me: The Poetry of William Stafford
  William Stafford wrote a poem every day. Katrina Porteous explores his life and his work.
6. 05:30
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, What Makes Humans Human?
  4/4Susan asks if you can really describe a person by simply stating their genetic code.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—6. King Rat
  6/6Charles Paris investigates. The actor-cum-detective faces a showdown at Streetley.
2. 06:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 1. Every Dog Has His Day
  1/5The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
3. 07:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  1/3A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
4. 07:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Ken Cheng, Theo Fennell and Jo Frost.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/14A travelogue of Wales, major surgery and a trip to Venus. Songs and sketches.
6. 08:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Mrs Garland's Good Deeds
  5/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell steps in when the over-70s keep fit club gets out of hand.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
8. 09:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
  1/6Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Graham Greene: The Honorary Consul, Episode 1
  1/2Graham Greene's own favourite story is a switchback ride of kidnap, love and betrayal.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Can We Trust The Numbers?
  Guy Raz explores a world dominated by data, statistics and algorithms.
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Zawe Ashton
  Actor Zawe Ashton chooses tracks by Paul Simon and Solange.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/14A travelogue of Wales, major surgery and a trip to Venus. Songs and sketches.
2. 12:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Mrs Garland's Good Deeds
  5/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell steps in when the over-70s keep fit club gets out of hand.
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—6. King Rat
  6/6Charles Paris investigates. The actor-cum-detective faces a showdown at Streetley.
4. 13:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 1. Every Dog Has His Day
  1/5The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
5. 14:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
6. 14:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
  1/6Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
7. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Graham Greene: The Honorary Consul, Episode 1
  1/2Graham Greene's own favourite story is a switchback ride of kidnap, love and betrayal.
8. 16:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Can We Trust The Numbers?
  Guy Raz explores a world dominated by data, statistics and algorithms.
9. 16:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Zawe Ashton
  Actor Zawe Ashton chooses tracks by Paul Simon and Solange.
10. 17:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  1/3A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
11. 17:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Ken Cheng, Theo Fennell and Jo Frost.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—6. The Unseen
  6/6Do the seemingly indestructible cylinders have a weakness?
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Baroness Mary Warnock and John Telfer
  Sue MacGregor and guests discuss their book choices on stage at the Bristol Old Vic
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/14A travelogue of Wales, major surgery and a trip to Venus. Songs and sketches.
4. 19:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Mrs Garland's Good Deeds
  5/6Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell steps in when the over-70s keep fit club gets out of hand.
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—6. King Rat
  6/6Charles Paris investigates. The actor-cum-detective faces a showdown at Streetley.
6. 20:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 1. Every Dog Has His Day
  1/5The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Can We Trust The Numbers?
  Guy Raz explores a world dominated by data, statistics and algorithms.
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Zawe Ashton
  Actor Zawe Ashton chooses tracks by Paul Simon and Solange.
9. 22:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Ken Cheng, Theo Fennell and Jo Frost.
10. 22:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Homeless
  1/6The writer and his talking geraniums outstay their welcome at Craig and Shona's place.
11. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 6
  6/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
12. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 3, Unlucky for Some
  5/6Can the Bletchley codebreakers remain rational as they move into spooky Hut 13?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—6. The Unseen
  6/6Do the seemingly indestructible cylinders have a weakness?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Baroness Mary Warnock and John Telfer
  Sue MacGregor and guests discuss their book choices on stage at the Bristol Old Vic
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—6. King Rat
  6/6Charles Paris investigates. The actor-cum-detective faces a showdown at Streetley.
4. 01:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 1. Every Dog Has His Day
  1/5The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
5. 02:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
6. 02:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
  1/6Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
7. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Graham Greene: The Honorary Consul, Episode 1
  1/2Graham Greene's own favourite story is a switchback ride of kidnap, love and betrayal.
8. 04:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Can We Trust The Numbers?
  Guy Raz explores a world dominated by data, statistics and algorithms.
9. 04:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Zawe Ashton
  Actor Zawe Ashton chooses tracks by Paul Simon and Solange.
10. 05:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  1/3A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
11. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Ken Cheng, Theo Fennell and Jo Frost.

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