BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 18 January 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Sting in the Tale—4. Sally Go Round the Moon by Natalia Power
  4/5Are job pressures making Sally hear a voice that no-one else can hear?
2. 00:30
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—3. Ancient Forces
  3/4When Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions.
3. 01:00
  F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories (Omnibus)
  Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald: Thank You For the Light, The Couple and Salute to Lucy
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—John Lanchester
  The writer chooses Bach’s Partita no.1 in B flat major BWV 825 from Dinu Lipatti.
5. 02:20
  Clouds in Trousers by Katie Hims (Omnibus)
  Zoe grows up with every turn in her life marked by the weather.
6. 03:30
  Bellydancing and the Blues
  Guy Schalom hunts out the spirit of the new Egypt in the musical roots of the bellydance
7. 04:00
  David Wade - Power of Attorney
  Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Contains Strong Language Festival
  Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #139 - Help! The Aged!
  4/4Richard Wilson stars as the private eyes investigate a sinister-looking retirement home.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 1
  1/5Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John.
3. 07:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner
  2/6An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
8. 09:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 1. Disappearance
  1/3When Magnus Pym disappears, MI6 launches an urgent manhunt.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Jumpstarting Creativity
  Guy Raz explores how creativity is linked to our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs.
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Suzanne Vega
  Suzanne Vega shares tracks by Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner
  2/6An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?
3. 13:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 1
  1/5Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John.
5. 14:00
  Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen—The Sisters' Lovers
  1/5When maid Babette comes into money she decides to cook a meal for her pious employers.
6. 14:15
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Davina's Episode
  1/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
7. 14:30
  My Family’s Fight For Civil Rights
  Oona King discovers her family's role in the fight for equality for African Americans.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 1. Disappearance
  1/3When Magnus Pym disappears, MI6 launches an urgent manhunt.
9. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
10. 16:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene.
11. 17:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
12. 17:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 1. Mayhem on the Moon
  1/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew blast off for Mars, but there is a problem.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Juliet Barker and John O'Farrell
  John O'Farrell and Juliet Barker talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner
  2/6An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?
5. 20:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 1
  1/5Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John.
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Jumpstarting Creativity
  Guy Raz explores how creativity is linked to our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs.
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Suzanne Vega
  Suzanne Vega shares tracks by Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 22:30
  The Celebrity Voicemail Show—Series 2, Nigel Farage
  2/2Kayvan Novak imagines Nigel Farage's voicemail as he flies off to America.
11. 22:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, The Monster in the Loch
  5/6The elderly Scotsmen have a monstrous encounter in the great outdoors.
12. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 3
  3/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
13. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4George and Beverly continue faking their deaths in order to bring their family closer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 1. Mayhem on the Moon
  1/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew blast off for Mars, but there is a problem.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Juliet Barker and John O'Farrell
  John O'Farrell and Juliet Barker talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—6. Foiling
  6/6Can our hero foil evil Peterson's plan to overthrow the government?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 1
  1/5Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John.
5. 02:00
  Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen—The Sisters' Lovers
  1/5When maid Babette comes into money she decides to cook a meal for her pious employers.
6. 02:15
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Davina's Episode
  1/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
7. 02:30
  My Family’s Fight For Civil Rights
  Oona King discovers her family's role in the fight for equality for African Americans.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 1. Disappearance
  1/3When Magnus Pym disappears, MI6 launches an urgent manhunt.
9. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
10. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene.
11. 05:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.

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