BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 19 January 2021

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 2
  2/5Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae.
3. 07:00
  Showstopper—6. Bedlam
  6/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
4. 07:30
  Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age
  6/26Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...
6. 08:30
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 3
  3/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
8. 09:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 2. A Perfect Mystery
  2/3MI6 launches an urgent manhunt. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—The 90s: A Holiday from History
  Jonathan Freedland re-examines the 1990s as a rare decade of peace and prosperity.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age
  6/26Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...
2. 12:30
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
3. 13:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 2
  2/5Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae.
5. 14:00
  Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen—A Letter from Paris
  2/5The sisters are astonished when a woman arrives bearing a letter from an old friend.
6. 14:15
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Jane's Episode
  2/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
7. 14:30
  Miniature Mountains
  Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 2. A Perfect Mystery
  2/3MI6 launches an urgent manhunt. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt.
9. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
10. 16:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
11. 17:00
  Showstopper—6. Bedlam
  6/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
12. 17:30
  Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 2. What's Wrong with Whittaker?
  2/20Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—You've Got a Friend
  Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age
  6/26Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space...
4. 19:30
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
5. 20:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 2
  2/5Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—The 90s: A Holiday from History
  Jonathan Freedland re-examines the 1990s as a rare decade of peace and prosperity.
8. 22:00
  Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.
9. 22:30
  The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 2
  2/6Boothby Graffoe stays the night in a haunted Scottish castle.
10. 23:00
  James Acaster's Findings—Series 1, 4. Paint
  4/4Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his research into paint.
11. 23:15
  Expenses Only—4. Journalism
  4/4Narrative sketch show centred around two interns in the world of work experience.
12. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Can spin kings Prentiss McCabe turn a failed novelist into a best seller?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 2. What's Wrong with Whittaker?
  2/20Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—You've Got a Friend
  Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album.
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 2
  2/5Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae.
5. 02:00
  Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen—A Letter from Paris
  2/5The sisters are astonished when a woman arrives bearing a letter from an old friend.
6. 02:15
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Jane's Episode
  2/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
7. 02:30
  Miniature Mountains
  Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 2. A Perfect Mystery
  2/3MI6 launches an urgent manhunt. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt.
9. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
10. 04:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
11. 05:00
  Showstopper—6. Bedlam
  6/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
12. 05:30
  Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.

Wednesday 20 January 2021