BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 2 November 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, Part 2
  2/2As the Martians advance Robert begins to lose his reason.
2. 01:00
  The Navy Lark: Left Hand Down A Bit with Leslie Phillips
  Leslie Phillips recalls the classic comedy aboard HMS Troutbridge.
3. 04:00
  Nan Woodhouse—Judith Shakespeare
  Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her father's life.
4. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Lines of Resistance
  Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
5. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
  3/6Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 1. The Dancing Men
  1/6The sleuth investigates seemingly childish drawings foreshadowing tragedy and death.
2. 06:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
  1/5As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
3. 07:00
  Way Out East—Domino Effect
  1/6Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 1
  1/5With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2013.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
6. 08:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
8. 09:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Siege
  4/6Can Jason patch up his love life with a last-chance date?
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 1. Welcome to Phraxos
  1/3Nicholas Urfe is drawn into a world of trickery and illusion.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, The Right to Speak
  Guy Raz explores whether all speech, however offensive, be allowed on college campuses?
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Dave Stewart
  Musician and songwriter Dave Stewart chooses Bob Dylan and Stewart Lindsey.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
2. 12:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 1. The Dancing Men
  1/6The sleuth investigates seemingly childish drawings foreshadowing tragedy and death.
4. 13:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
  1/5As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
5. 14:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
6. 14:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Siege
  4/6Can Jason patch up his love life with a last-chance date?
7. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 1. Welcome to Phraxos
  1/3Nicholas Urfe is drawn into a world of trickery and illusion.
8. 16:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, The Right to Speak
  Guy Raz explores whether all speech, however offensive, be allowed on college campuses?
9. 16:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Dave Stewart
  Musician and songwriter Dave Stewart chooses Bob Dylan and Stewart Lindsey.
10. 17:00
  Way Out East—Domino Effect
  1/6Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong.
11. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 1
  1/5With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2013.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1
  1/4A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Anne McElvoy and Matt Wolf
  Kate Saunders, Anne McElvoy and Matt Wolf choose some favourite books.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
4. 19:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 1. The Dancing Men
  1/6The sleuth investigates seemingly childish drawings foreshadowing tragedy and death.
6. 20:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
  1/5As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, The Right to Speak
  Guy Raz explores whether all speech, however offensive, be allowed on college campuses?
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Dave Stewart
  Musician and songwriter Dave Stewart chooses Bob Dylan and Stewart Lindsey.
9. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 1
  1/5With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2013.
10. 22:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Health and Fitness
  4/6When his geraniums laugh at his puny physique, the writer overdoes his new fitness regime.
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen & the cast trick or treating...
12. 23:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, First Impressions
  2/4Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to first impressions.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1
  1/4A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Anne McElvoy and Matt Wolf
  Kate Saunders, Anne McElvoy and Matt Wolf choose some favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 1. The Dancing Men
  1/6The sleuth investigates seemingly childish drawings foreshadowing tragedy and death.
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
  1/5As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
5. 02:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
6. 02:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Siege
  4/6Can Jason patch up his love life with a last-chance date?
7. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 1. Welcome to Phraxos
  1/3Nicholas Urfe is drawn into a world of trickery and illusion.
8. 04:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, The Right to Speak
  Guy Raz explores whether all speech, however offensive, be allowed on college campuses?
9. 04:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Dave Stewart
  Musician and songwriter Dave Stewart chooses Bob Dylan and Stewart Lindsey.
10. 05:00
  Way Out East—Domino Effect
  1/6Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong.
11. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 1
  1/5With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2013.

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