BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 22 April 2021

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Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 3. Wanted: One Champion
  3/6A young prince tackles the dragon attacks, but why is Captain Vimes suspicious?
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 18, The Descent
  3/6Short documentaries about downward spirals, presented by Josie Long.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—9. The Black Ruby
  9/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity.
4. 01:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi
  4/6As the murder count mounts and the police hunt Richard, there is a discovery in the Thames
5. 02:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 3
  3/10As problems mount at home, Mrs Hawkins is about to hit problems in her publishing career.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/10Gudrun finds the stakes are high when she engages in a game of dice.
7. 02:30
  Idrissa Camara
  From west Africa to south Wales: a portrait of dancer and choreographer Idrissa Camara.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Final Reckoning, Episode 1
  1/2Someone is killing Athens’ wealthiest tax evaders. Inspector Jaritos has to find out why.
9. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Arthur Smith and Emma Kennedy debate with Graeme Garden.
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event
  1/6The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
11. 05:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 1
  1/4Robert sails through all his exams, but finding a girlfriend is more testing.
12. 05:30
  Alone—Series 3, Unpacking The Yada Yada
  2/6Mitch has memory problems, Will and Louisa have a night to forget. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
2. 06:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder
  5/6With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car.
3. 07:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Refurb
  2/4Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion.
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 5
  5/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 16
  16/16Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, plus bona melodramas with Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Happiness Is Work
  6/6Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long?
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Dylan Thomas
  2/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Dylan Thomas. From April 2004
8. 09:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
  3/4Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Final Reckoning, Episode 2
  2/2A serial killer is targeting Athens’ wealthiest citizens. But why?
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Barbara Pym
  From Strauss to Bithikotsis. Novelist Barbara Pym shares her castaway choices
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
  David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 16
  16/16Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, plus bona melodramas with Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Happiness Is Work
  6/6Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long?
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
4. 13:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder
  5/6With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car.
5. 14:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 4
  4/10After losing her job in publishing, war widow Mrs Hawkins finds her love life improved.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. The ship has a new captain.
7. 14:30
  Erich Honecker's Rock and Roll Years
  Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Final Reckoning, Episode 2
  2/2A serial killer is targeting Athens’ wealthiest citizens. But why?
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Dylan Thomas
  2/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Dylan Thomas. From April 2004
10. 16:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
  3/4Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
11. 17:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Refurb
  2/4Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion.
12. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 5
  5/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 4. L-Space
  4/6Captain Vimes tries tracking the dragon, and the Librarian travels in time.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders
  Maureen Lipman champions the life of hospice campaigner Dame Cicely Saunders.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 16
  16/16Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, plus bona melodramas with Julian and Sandy.
4. 19:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Happiness Is Work
  6/6Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long?
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
6. 20:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder
  5/6With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Barbara Pym
  From Strauss to Bithikotsis. Novelist Barbara Pym shares her castaway choices
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
  David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 5
  5/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
10. 22:30
  John Kearns—1. The Ticket
  A glimpse into the oddball mind of John as he returns home from work.
11. 22:45
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Two horses divided by war, united by love. Comedy starring Stephen Fry and Daniel Rigby.
12. 23:00
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4A visitor for Joanna Lumley's mum and a battle for the last parachute.
13. 23:30
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
  2/4Hosts Craig and Martin do battle at a music awards ceremony.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 4. L-Space
  4/6Captain Vimes tries tracking the dragon, and the Librarian travels in time.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders
  Maureen Lipman champions the life of hospice campaigner Dame Cicely Saunders.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
4. 01:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder
  5/6With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car.
5. 02:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 4
  4/10After losing her job in publishing, war widow Mrs Hawkins finds her love life improved.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. The ship has a new captain.
7. 02:30
  Erich Honecker's Rock and Roll Years
  Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Final Reckoning, Episode 2
  2/2A serial killer is targeting Athens’ wealthiest citizens. But why?
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Dylan Thomas
  2/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Dylan Thomas. From April 2004
10. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
  3/4Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
11. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Refurb
  2/4Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion.
12. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 5
  5/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.

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