BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 23 April 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—11. The Gambler
  11/13The psychiatrist-sleuth tackles a desperate gambling addict in a case of murder.
2. 06:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery and reveal the murderer's identity?
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
4. 07:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Cariad Lloyd
  1/10Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to Cariad Lloyd about her guiltiest memories.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret
  7/20Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'.
6. 08:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from Manchester.
8. 09:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
  1/4Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
9. 10:00
  David Pownall—I Want to Go Home
  And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Movie Magic
  Recommending the best movie podcasts - including behind the scenes of Wittertainment.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret
  7/20Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'.
2. 12:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—11. The Gambler
  11/13The psychiatrist-sleuth tackles a desperate gambling addict in a case of murder.
4. 13:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery and reveal the murderer's identity?
5. 14:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 5
  5/10Mrs Hawkins hopes to put her troubles at the Ullswater Press behind her.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/10Delirious from his injury, Grim's religious convictions threaten to get out of control.
7. 14:30
  Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
  Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
8. 15:00
  David Pownall—I Want to Go Home
  And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from Manchester.
10. 16:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
  1/4Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
11. 17:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
12. 17:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Cariad Lloyd
  1/10Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to Cariad Lloyd about her guiltiest memories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon
  5/6The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him?
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—I'm H.A.P.P.Y
  Miriam Akhtar, Dr Phil Hammond and Lucy Mangan describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret
  7/20Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'.
4. 19:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—11. The Gambler
  11/13The psychiatrist-sleuth tackles a desperate gambling addict in a case of murder.
6. 20:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery and reveal the murderer's identity?
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Movie Magic
  Recommending the best movie podcasts - including behind the scenes of Wittertainment.
8. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Cariad Lloyd
  1/10Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to Cariad Lloyd about her guiltiest memories.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.
10. 23:00
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—The Real You
  1/4Sean Foley and Hamish McColl's producer forces them to get proper jobs.
11. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon
  5/6The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—I'm H.A.P.P.Y
  Miriam Akhtar, Dr Phil Hammond and Lucy Mangan describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—11. The Gambler
  11/13The psychiatrist-sleuth tackles a desperate gambling addict in a case of murder.
4. 01:30
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery and reveal the murderer's identity?
5. 02:00
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 5
  5/10Mrs Hawkins hopes to put her troubles at the Ullswater Press behind her.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/10Delirious from his injury, Grim's religious convictions threaten to get out of control.
7. 02:30
  Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
  Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
8. 03:00
  David Pownall—I Want to Go Home
  And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from Manchester.
10. 04:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
  1/4Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
11. 05:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Cariad Lloyd
  1/10Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to Cariad Lloyd about her guiltiest memories.

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