BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 6 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
  3/5A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 18, Between the Lines
  5/6Josie Long presents short documentaries about translation and interpretation.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 6. A Damnable Business
  6/8Lord Peter Wimsey identifies the mystery body, but he has yet to name the killer.
4. 01:30
  Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—8. Old Friends
  8/8The actor, writer, raconteur, mimic reads the final part of his autobiography. From 1978.
5. 02:00
  No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen
  3/5Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  Rockets in the Desert
  Richard Hollingham meets the pioneers building spacecraft in the Mojave Desert.
8. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
  3/5Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
9. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking
  3/6Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.
11. 05:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 3
  3/4When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman.
12. 05:30
  Alone—Series 3, Man Down
  4/6Will wants to make new mistakes while Louisa has an unwelcome offer. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how.
2. 06:30
  Curious Exchange
  A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?
3. 07:00
  The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y.
  4/4Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building.
4. 07:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown
  Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/13Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.
6. 08:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off
  2/6Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Catherine Cookson
  5/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004
8. 09:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.
9. 10:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 2, Vic Reeves
  From Hendrix to Vaughan Williams, Vic Reeves shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
  David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/13Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.
2. 12:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off
  2/6Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how.
4. 13:30
  Curious Exchange
  A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?
5. 14:00
  No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room
  4/5Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 14:30
  The Brixmis Story
  The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the unsung heroes of the Cold War.
8. 15:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Catherine Cookson
  5/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004
10. 16:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.
11. 17:00
  The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y.
  4/4Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building.
12. 17:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown
  Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
  4/5A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton
  Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/13Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.
4. 19:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off
  2/6Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how.
6. 20:30
  Curious Exchange
  A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 2, Vic Reeves
  From Hendrix to Vaughan Williams, Vic Reeves shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
  David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
9. 22:00
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown
  Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.
10. 22:30
  John Kearns—3. Lunch Break
  John and his work colleagues test each other's patience at the Dinosaur Museum.
11. 22:45
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The Napoleonic Wars thwart Napoleon and Wellington's horses sending Valentine's cards.
12. 23:00
  1966 and All That—The 1940s
  2/4Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long!
13. 23:30
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4
  4/4Martin Bain-Jones is left in the studio, while Craig has a dubious new job.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
  4/5A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton
  Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how.
4. 01:30
  Curious Exchange
  A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?
5. 02:00
  No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room
  4/5Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  The Brixmis Story
  The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the unsung heroes of the Cold War.
8. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Catherine Cookson
  5/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004
10. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.
11. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y.
  4/4Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building.
12. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown
  Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.

Friday 7 May 2021