BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 22 October 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 3
  3/6Haensel warns Elise, and Saul is summoned by Selwyn. More mystery in Roman Bath.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 14, The Insider
  3/6Josie Long hears stories from within hidden worlds.
3. 01:00
  Curlew in Autumn—3. The Cottage
  3/6Can lawyer Peter Calman discover who wrecked his office and why?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in Mesopotamia, 3. Killer?
  3/5The Belgian sleuth must dig for more clues.
5. 02:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale.
6. 02:30
  North East of Eden—Voyage of the Bobby Vee
  3/6Marcia is bored on the island. Will joining the lifeboat crew help liven things up?
7. 03:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—1. The Death of Mr Ridd
  1/3Farmer John Ridd hated the Doones, until he met Lorna.
8. 04:00
  Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake
  1/3Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.
9. 05:00
  Barbara Nice—Series 1, Drawdown
  2/4When Ken refuses to drawdown on his pension Barbara goes on strike.
10. 05:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit
  4/6As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in Mesopotamia, 4. Tragedy
  4/5As Poirot continues quizzing suspects, there's another tragedy.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.
5. 08:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/20Film clips and reviews, songs, sketches and a documentary. With Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes
  4/5From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
8. 09:30
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
9. 10:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—2. The Doone Reign of Terror
  2/3Carver tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Small Screen Stars, Joanna Lumley
  From Beethoven to Wham! Actress Joanna Lumley shares her castaway choices.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/20Film clips and reviews, songs, sketches and a documentary. With Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
3. 13:00
  Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit
  4/6As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton?
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in Mesopotamia, 4. Tragedy
  4/5As Poirot continues quizzing suspects, there's another tragedy.
5. 14:00
  Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes
  4/5From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
6. 14:30
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
7. 15:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—2. The Doone Reign of Terror
  2/3Carver tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.
8. 16:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Small Screen Stars, Joanna Lumley
  From Beethoven to Wham! Actress Joanna Lumley shares her castaway choices.
9. 16:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
10. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
11. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Frances Crook on Barbara Castle
  Frances Crook proposes Labour politician Barbara Castle. Roy Hattersley is witness
3. 19:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/20Film clips and reviews, songs, sketches and a documentary. With Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
5. 20:00
  Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit
  4/6As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton?
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in Mesopotamia, 4. Tragedy
  4/5As Poirot continues quizzing suspects, there's another tragedy.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Small Screen Stars, Joanna Lumley
  From Beethoven to Wham! Actress Joanna Lumley shares her castaway choices.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 23, Episode 5
  5/6Newsjack is a sketch show written entirely by the public. Hosted by Kiri Pritchard-Mclean.
11. 23:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Leonidas Faversham
  3/4The story of Victorian Britain's most reckless living explorer.
12. 23:30
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, Marriage
  3/613th-century furniture sales and the hi-fi extremist.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Frances Crook on Barbara Castle
  Frances Crook proposes Labour politician Barbara Castle. Roy Hattersley is witness
3. 01:00
  Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit
  4/6As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in Mesopotamia, 4. Tragedy
  4/5As Poirot continues quizzing suspects, there's another tragedy.
5. 02:00
  Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes
  4/5From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
6. 02:30
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
7. 03:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—2. The Doone Reign of Terror
  2/3Carver tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.
8. 04:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Small Screen Stars, Joanna Lumley
  From Beethoven to Wham! Actress Joanna Lumley shares her castaway choices.
9. 04:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
10. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
11. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.

Friday 23 October 2020