BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 24 April 2021

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Afternoon
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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Miss Marple—The Moving Finger
  Miss Jane Marple ponders an outbreak of hate-mail and a trail of death.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders
  Maureen Lipman champions the life of hospice campaigner Dame Cicely Saunders.
3. 08:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Arthur Smith and Emma Kennedy debate with Graeme Garden.
4. 08:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event
  1/6The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
5. 09:00
  Isy Suttie’s Guide to Love and Romance
  Isy Suttie shares her lessons in life and love
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Citroen UXB
  1/6Zimbabwean care worker Beauty Oolonga returns to tend to the elderly of Britain.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
  24/26Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—The Long Shadow of Canary Wharf
  Jane Martinson meets fellow locals living in the shadow of London's Canary Wharf.
4. 14:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.
5. 14:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, Magic
  1/6The sci-fi star and his crew cast a spell to summon the Devil.
6. 15:00
  John Kearns—1. The Ticket
  A glimpse into the oddball mind of John as he returns home from work.
7. 15:15
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Two horses divided by war, united by love. Comedy starring Stephen Fry and Daniel Rigby.
8. 15:30
  Polyoaks—Series 4, Ladies Strike
  5/6The male team at the surgery is desperate to employ a female doctor. Recruits are scarce.
9. 16:00
  Miss Marple—The Moving Finger
  Miss Jane Marple ponders an outbreak of hate-mail and a trail of death.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders
  Maureen Lipman champions the life of hospice campaigner Dame Cicely Saunders.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fear on 4—The Blood of Eva Bergen
  Claire and Tom are visiting the resting place of a renowned pianist. What was her power?
2. 18:30
  Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—5. Genetic Revelation
  5/6There's a colony of mutants in London, and the only person who could fight them is dead.
3. 19:00
  Isy Suttie’s Guide to Love and Romance
  Isy Suttie shares her lessons in life and love
4. 22:00
  Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6When a new coroner arrives, Ruth wants him to send her the most interesting autopsy cases.
5. 22:30
  Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Pilot
  Comedy from Josie Long about a woman who moves to Glasgow in search of a better life.
6. 23:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  3/4Relationships in the Amos household are strained by a new arrival.
7. 23:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Roy Walker
  2/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades comedian Roy Walker to see his first ever Shakespeare play.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—The Blood of Eva Bergen
  Claire and Tom are visiting the resting place of a renowned pianist. What was her power?
2. 00:30
  Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—5. Genetic Revelation
  5/6There's a colony of mutants in London, and the only person who could fight them is dead.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—The Long Shadow of Canary Wharf
  Jane Martinson meets fellow locals living in the shadow of London's Canary Wharf.
4. 02:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.
5. 02:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, Magic
  1/6The sci-fi star and his crew cast a spell to summon the Devil.
6. 03:00
  John Kearns—1. The Ticket
  A glimpse into the oddball mind of John as he returns home from work.
7. 03:15
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Two horses divided by war, united by love. Comedy starring Stephen Fry and Daniel Rigby.
8. 03:30
  Polyoaks—Series 4, Ladies Strike
  5/6The male team at the surgery is desperate to employ a female doctor. Recruits are scarce.
9. 04:00
  Miss Marple—The Moving Finger
  Miss Jane Marple ponders an outbreak of hate-mail and a trail of death.
10. 05:30
  Great Lives—Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders
  Maureen Lipman champions the life of hospice campaigner Dame Cicely Saunders.

Sunday 25 April 2021