BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 16 April 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 2. Elixir of Life
  2/2Kate's attempt to bring her new gene discovery into the public domain doesn't go to plan.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Tony Hawks on Marshall Rosenberg
  The life of the creator of nonviolent communication Marshall Rosenber, with Matthew Parris
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer
  5/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.
4. 01:30
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction
  8/8Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts piece together the final hours of the murdered artist.
5. 02:00
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Gravy Train
  4/5The writer describes travelling across America aboard a restored private railway carriage.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5Gudrun plans to use the power games of the kings of Norway and Denmark to her advantage.
7. 02:30
  The Dalesman
  Harry Gration explores the story of a magazine dedicated to life in the Yorkshire Dales.
8. 03:00
  Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry
  Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Beatrix Potter
  1/7Contestants do battle in James Walton's literary quiz
10. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Dream Genie
  2/4Derek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell.
11. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Airport
  1/4Comedy set in a failing, flailing architectural practice. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
12. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 4
  4/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
2. 06:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One
  1/6A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth the Honourable Richard Rollison.
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Hebden Bridge
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge and performs for the locals.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Armoured Might of Lance-Corporal Jones
  6/20Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires.
6. 08:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 2
  2/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the second heat of the general knowledge music quiz.
8. 09:30
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
9. 10:00
  Kate Brannigan - Clean Break
  When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Literary Listening
  Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend reading podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Armoured Might of Lance-Corporal Jones
  6/20Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires.
2. 12:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
4. 13:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One
  1/6A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth the Honourable Richard Rollison.
5. 14:00
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Unspeakable Rituals and Outlandish Beliefs
  5/5The writer describes the bizarre traditions that he encountered during his travels.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Ragnarok approaches, and Gudrun hopes this battle will see her reunited with her daughter.
7. 14:30
  Between Rock and a Good Cause
  The music promoter Bill Graham is remembered by Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others.
8. 15:00
  Kate Brannigan - Clean Break
  When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 2
  2/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the second heat of the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 16:30
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
11. 17:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
12. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Hebden Bridge
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge and performs for the locals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Otherworld Child
  Lonely Alice Proudfoot’s mysterious discovery in a moonlit wood changes her life forever.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Leaving the Comfort Zone
  Dominic Arkwright and guests question the merit of leaving one's comfort zone.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Armoured Might of Lance-Corporal Jones
  6/20Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires.
4. 19:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
6. 20:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One
  1/6A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth the Honourable Richard Rollison.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Literary Listening
  Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend reading podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Hebden Bridge
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge and performs for the locals.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Alternative therapies in ER, and it's Bhangraman to the rescue.
10. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 5, I Blame the Media
  4/4While Satan is away morally cleansing the media and internet, revolt is brewing in Hell.
11. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Otherworld Child
  Lonely Alice Proudfoot’s mysterious discovery in a moonlit wood changes her life forever.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Leaving the Comfort Zone
  Dominic Arkwright and guests question the merit of leaving one's comfort zone.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
4. 01:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One
  1/6A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth the Honourable Richard Rollison.
5. 02:00
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Unspeakable Rituals and Outlandish Beliefs
  5/5The writer describes the bizarre traditions that he encountered during his travels.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Ragnarok approaches, and Gudrun hopes this battle will see her reunited with her daughter.
7. 02:30
  Between Rock and a Good Cause
  The music promoter Bill Graham is remembered by Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others.
8. 03:00
  Kate Brannigan - Clean Break
  When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 2
  2/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the second heat of the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
11. 05:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
12. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Hebden Bridge
  3/6Mark Steel visits the Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge and performs for the locals.

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