BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 13 April 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—7. Suspicion
  7/9Earth's last living man’s shock discovery raises his suspicions.
2. 00:30
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—8. Regret
  8/9Worried that Ruth has the vampire plague, Robert Neville regrets being so candid.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
4. 01:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
  5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
5. 02:00
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
  1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5Left to burn by her husband, separated from her daughter, Gudrun longs for death.
7. 02:30
  Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Town and Country
  5/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole.
8. 02:45
  'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 5
  5/5Ingram continues his work with cherries until his death at 100 years old.
9. 03:00
  Portrait of a Lady—Innocence
  1/3Isabel Archer thinks she is in control of her fate, but others are pulling the strings.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
11. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
12. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
  2/4Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 7
  7/10Stephen Fry hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—3. Threat to Kill
  3/13When a temperamental starlet receives a death threat, the psychiatrist-sleuth is called in
2. 06:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller
  6/8Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.
3. 07:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Dah dah dah dah dah dahh Dah dah dah dah dahhhh...
  6/6Troy tries to comfort a dying Brian. And fails.
4. 07:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 6: Join Our Club
  6/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency is nominated for an award.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One
  22/26England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.
6. 08:30
  King Street Junior—Series 3, Back to School
  1/8A new teacher adds to the headmaster's stress. Stars Karl Howman. From February 1988.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Nigel and Michael review a new website. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.
9. 10:00
  Portrait of a Lady—Deceit
  2/3Isabel is now a very rich woman. Resolved to enjoy her fortune, she begins her travels.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Close to the Edit
  Film-maker Mike Figgis explores the age of the edit.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One
  22/26England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.
2. 12:30
  King Street Junior—Series 3, Back to School
  1/8A new teacher adds to the headmaster's stress. Stars Karl Howman. From February 1988.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—3. Threat to Kill
  3/13When a temperamental starlet receives a death threat, the psychiatrist-sleuth is called in
4. 13:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller
  6/8Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.
5. 14:00
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Fever Chart
  2/5The writer remembers the places he has visited by the diseases he contracted en route.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Lucy Catherine's Viking epic continues. Gudrun plots her return to Iceland.
7. 14:30
  The Number 1 Ladies' Opera House
  No1 Ladies' Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith's opera project in Botswana.
8. 15:00
  Portrait of a Lady—Deceit
  2/3Isabel is now a very rich woman. Resolved to enjoy her fortune, she begins her travels.
9. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 6, The University of Glasgow
  4/6Three students from the University of Glasgow take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
10. 16:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Nigel and Michael review a new website. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.
11. 17:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Dah dah dah dah dah dahh Dah dah dah dah dahhhh...
  6/6Troy tries to comfort a dying Brian. And fails.
12. 17:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 6: Join Our Club
  6/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency is nominated for an award.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—9. Attack
  9/9With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
  Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One
  22/26England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.
4. 19:30
  King Street Junior—Series 3, Back to School
  1/8A new teacher adds to the headmaster's stress. Stars Karl Howman. From February 1988.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—3. Threat to Kill
  3/13When a temperamental starlet receives a death threat, the psychiatrist-sleuth is called in
6. 20:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller
  6/8Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Close to the Edit
  Film-maker Mike Figgis explores the age of the edit.
8. 22:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 6: Join Our Club
  6/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency is nominated for an award.
9. 22:30
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 2
  2/4Danny aids Middlesbrough through the power of melody.
10. 23:00
  Small Scenes—Pilot
  Comedy sketch show starring Daniel Rigby, Henry Paker, Mike Wozniak and Sara Pascoe.
11. 23:30
  The (Almost) Accidental Adventures of Bell and Todd—Princess
  3/6Comic fantasy with June Whitfield as a mischievous narrator.
12. 23:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, with his book of verse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—9. Attack
  9/9With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
  Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—3. Threat to Kill
  3/13When a temperamental starlet receives a death threat, the psychiatrist-sleuth is called in
4. 01:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller
  6/8Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.
5. 02:00
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Fever Chart
  2/5The writer remembers the places he has visited by the diseases he contracted en route.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Lucy Catherine's Viking epic continues. Gudrun plots her return to Iceland.
7. 02:30
  The Number 1 Ladies' Opera House
  No1 Ladies' Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith's opera project in Botswana.
8. 03:00
  Portrait of a Lady—Deceit
  2/3Isabel is now a very rich woman. Resolved to enjoy her fortune, she begins her travels.
9. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 6, The University of Glasgow
  4/6Three students from the University of Glasgow take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
10. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Nigel and Michael review a new website. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.
11. 05:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Dah dah dah dah dah dahh Dah dah dah dah dahhhh...
  6/6Troy tries to comfort a dying Brian. And fails.
12. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 6: Join Our Club
  6/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency is nominated for an award.

Wednesday 14 April 2021