BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 November 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 2. A Case of Identity
  2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates a missing fiancé and shady stepfather.
2. 06:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
3. 07:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 2, Cleaner
  5/6Likeable conman Ronnie has a close encounter in Hull, while Nick invents a new sport.
4. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour, What Is A City For?
  4/4Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
6. 08:30
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  2/6Actor, singer and composer Anthony Newley joins the dears for songs and conversation.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen & the cast trick or treating...
8. 09:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls
  2/3Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Peter Curran
  Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
2. 12:30
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  2/6Actor, singer and composer Anthony Newley joins the dears for songs and conversation.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 2. A Case of Identity
  2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates a missing fiancé and shady stepfather.
4. 13:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
5. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
6. 14:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
7. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls
  2/3Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.
8. 16:00
  Telling Tales—Peter Curran
  Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
9. 17:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 2, Cleaner
  5/6Likeable conman Ronnie has a close encounter in Hull, while Nick invents a new sport.
10. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour, What Is A City For?
  4/4Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Finlandia
  Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
4. 19:30
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  2/6Actor, singer and composer Anthony Newley joins the dears for songs and conversation.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 2. A Case of Identity
  2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates a missing fiancé and shady stepfather.
6. 20:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Peter Curran
  Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
8. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour, What Is A City For?
  4/4Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities.
9. 22:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Justin has to cope with a game of golf.
10. 23:00
  Woof—True Tales of Romance and Failure, Much Loved Son and Fantasist
  4/4Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie.
11. 23:15
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
12. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, The Reasonably Fantastic Journey
  4/6Satan and the Professor find a huge empty space in Hell - inside Scumspawn's brain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Finlandia
  Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 2. A Case of Identity
  2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates a missing fiancé and shady stepfather.
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
5. 02:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
6. 02:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
7. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls
  2/3Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.
8. 04:00
  Telling Tales—Peter Curran
  Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.
9. 05:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 2, Cleaner
  5/6Likeable conman Ronnie has a close encounter in Hull, while Nick invents a new sport.
10. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour, What Is A City For?
  4/4Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities.

Wednesday 4 November 2020