BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 25 January 2021

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Sting in the Tale—5. Ghosting by Gregory Evans
  5/5Young novelist Michael ghost-writes supermodel Vita's autobiography.
2. 00:30
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
  4/4Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
3. 01:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough (Omnibus)
  In the 1950s, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Billy Ocean
  Soul singer Billy Ocean chooses tracks by Bob Marley & The Wailers, and Sam Cooke.
5. 02:20
  Dear Baby Mine by Lucy Caldwell (Omnibus)
  The story of Conor who is coming to terms with not being able to father his own child.
6. 03:30
  Who Wears The Trousers? - George Burns and Gracie Allen
  How Gracie Allen went from comedic foil to George Burns to a star in her own right.
7. 04:00
  Stephen Fagan - The Intersection
  An awkward reunion between father and son. Drama with John le Mesurier.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Women
  1/4Paul Sinha looks at the forgotten women of history, whose stories were not told at school.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—1. Lady's Invitation
  1/6A jeweller attends a party and discovers his hostess faces danger. From 1954.
2. 06:30
  Detective—Series 2, 1. A Dream of Riches
  1/10Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap?
3. 07:00
  Turf Wars—How's Your Mother?
  3/4Will Humphrey Partridge continue to look after his mother?
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Lead Man Cometh
  11/13The rag and bone men get an irresistible offer. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
8. 09:30
  Crowned Hudds—How Ye Quest Was Wonne
  Poking fun at King Arthur, Roy Hudd takes a royal romp through history. From August 1995.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Episode 1
  1/2Adapted by Jeanette Winterson from her acclaimed novel. Starring Lesley Sharp.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Setbacks
  Guy Raz explores how we can learn from failure
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Mark Watson
  Comedian Mark Watson, chooses songs by Supertramp and The Walkmen.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Lead Man Cometh
  11/13The rag and bone men get an irresistible offer. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
3. 13:00
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—1. Lady's Invitation
  1/6A jeweller attends a party and discovers his hostess faces danger. From 1954.
4. 13:30
  Detective—Series 2, 1. A Dream of Riches
  1/10Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap?
5. 14:00
  The Real Henry James—Europe v America
  1/5Was James English or American? Letters reveal why he felt like an outsider to both.
6. 14:15
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 1. Interrupted
  1/5Romance is on the menu in Val McDermid's fine dining comic crime drama series.
7. 14:30
  For One Night Only—Series 4, Elvis Comes Back
  An electrifying performance on NBC TV in December 1968 restored Elvis's reputation.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Episode 1
  1/2Adapted by Jeanette Winterson from her acclaimed novel. Starring Lesley Sharp.
9. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
10. 16:30
  Crowned Hudds—How Ye Quest Was Wonne
  Poking fun at King Arthur, Roy Hudd takes a royal romp through history. From August 1995.
11. 17:00
  Turf Wars—How's Your Mother?
  3/4Will Humphrey Partridge continue to look after his mother?
12. 17:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians 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, 6. The Mysterious Object
  6/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew receive warnings to turn back, but who from?
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay
  Harriett Gilbert talks to Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay about their favourite books.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Lead Man Cometh
  11/13The rag and bone men get an irresistible offer. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
5. 20:00
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—1. Lady's Invitation
  1/6A jeweller attends a party and discovers his hostess faces danger. From 1954.
6. 20:30
  Detective—Series 2, 1. A Dream of Riches
  1/10Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap?
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Setbacks
  Guy Raz explores how we can learn from failure
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Mark Watson
  Comedian Mark Watson, chooses songs by Supertramp and The Walkmen.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 22:30
  The Pick Up—Episode 1
  1/5Comedy with David Threlfall. An estranged father and daughter go on a road trip to Moscow.
11. 22:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, Trapped
  6/6The elderly Scotsmen's first trip to London ends in chaos.
12. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 4
  4/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
13. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Will George and Beverly's faked deaths reunite their family?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 6. The Mysterious Object
  6/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew receive warnings to turn back, but who from?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay
  Harriett Gilbert talks to Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay about their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—1. Lady's Invitation
  1/6A jeweller attends a party and discovers his hostess faces danger. From 1954.
4. 01:30
  Detective—Series 2, 1. A Dream of Riches
  1/10Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap?
5. 02:00
  The Real Henry James—Europe v America
  1/5Was James English or American? Letters reveal why he felt like an outsider to both.
6. 02:15
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 1. Interrupted
  1/5Romance is on the menu in Val McDermid's fine dining comic crime drama series.
7. 02:30
  For One Night Only—Series 4, Elvis Comes Back
  An electrifying performance on NBC TV in December 1968 restored Elvis's reputation.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Episode 1
  1/2Adapted by Jeanette Winterson from her acclaimed novel. Starring Lesley Sharp.
9. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
10. 04:30
  Crowned Hudds—How Ye Quest Was Wonne
  Poking fun at King Arthur, Roy Hudd takes a royal romp through history. From August 1995.
11. 05:00
  Turf Wars—How's Your Mother?
  3/4Will Humphrey Partridge continue to look after his mother?
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.

Tuesday 26 January 2021