BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 9 April 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—6. Shock
  6/9Crushed by his dog's death, Earth's last living man's vampire quest continues.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Dag Hammarskjold
  Matthew Parris on the life and death of Dag Hammarskjold
3. 01:00
  Stand By For West—Inspector West at Bay, 8. Finale for a Vendetta
  8/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife rush to their local school.
4. 01:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 3. Bicycles
  3/8As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
5. 02:00
  Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Time, Order and the Garden
  4/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole.
6. 02:15
  'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 4
  4/5By the 1930s, the link between cherries and national identity was undeniable in Japan.
7. 02:30
  A Spring Clean Symphony
  We bring to light the musicality, rituals and personal stories of the spring clean.
8. 03:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
9. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker
  6/6Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
10. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Alka Salsa
  1/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
11. 05:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments
  4/4Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy.
12. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 3
  3/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
2. 06:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
  4/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Momento
  4/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Colchester
  2/6Mark Steel visits the Essex town of Colchester and performs for the locals.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage
  5/20A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon.
6. 08:30
  The Alan Davies Show—Episode 6
  6/6The actor has a date with an X-rated actress, while Peruvian Flu strikes at the Gazette.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 1
  1/13The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini
8. 09:30
  Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies
  4/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
9. 10:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won
  4/4Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—The Sound of Spring
  Chris Pearson and Amanda Litherland recommend podcasts exploring British wildlife.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News Special
  Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
2. 16:00
  BBC News Special
  Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Evening
1. 20:00
  BBC News Special
  Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Late
1. 00:00
  BBC News Special
  Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
2. 04:00
  BBC News Special
  Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Saturday 10 April 2021