BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 10 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Poor Clare
  3/5Investigating the heir to a fortune, a lawyer is drawn towards a woman haunted by a curse.
2. 00:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 5, The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
  2/5A dark tale of revenge by Edgar Allan Poe.
3. 01:00
  The Wonder by Emma Donoghue (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Nurse Wright arrives in Athlone in Ireland to witness a 'miracle' called Anna O'Donnell.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Jeff Lynne
  ELO's Jeff Lynne chooses 'If I Loved You' from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
5. 02:20
  Stories from Hay el Matar (Omnibus)
  Sumayya Hilmi must decide the future of the family-run hospital in Damascus.
6. 03:30
  Rockets in the Desert
  Richard Hollingham meets the pioneers building spacecraft in the Mojave Desert.
7. 04:00
  Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
  After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The King's Muse
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Petronius
  1/4A fresh look at the ancient world. Satire, sex and sausages.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
  1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
2. 06:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Asking Price by Sophie Hannah
  1/5Despite the bad blood between them, why does Tanya pay her ex-best friend Lynne a visit?
3. 07:00
  Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—The Haunting of Mr Bickersdyke
  2/4The indomitable Psmith hatches a plan to take revenge. Stars Nick Caldecott.
4. 07:30
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
  7/8A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
8. 09:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
9. 10:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—1. The Broken Cross
  1/7The lawyer, Mr Carlyle, meets the beautiful Lady Isabel and buys East Lynne in secret.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Accessing Better Health
  2/48Guy Raz explores whether essential healthcare can be extended to everyone
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Nicky Campbell
  Presenter Nicky Campbell chooses songs from Nat King Cole and Gilbert O'Sullivan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
  7/8A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
  1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
4. 13:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Asking Price by Sophie Hannah
  1/5Despite the bad blood between them, why does Tanya pay her ex-best friend Lynne a visit?
5. 14:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 14:30
  Open the Box
  Nostalgic look at red telephone boxes and the lengths taken to keep them working.
8. 15:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—1. The Broken Cross
  1/7The lawyer, Mr Carlyle, meets the beautiful Lady Isabel and buys East Lynne in secret.
9. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
10. 16:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
11. 17:00
  Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—The Haunting of Mr Bickersdyke
  2/4The indomitable Psmith hatches a plan to take revenge. Stars Nick Caldecott.
12. 17:30
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 1. Golden Moments
  1/10John gets a shock in Matthew Broughton's series about a mystery virtual world.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick
  Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
  7/8A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
  1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
6. 20:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Asking Price by Sophie Hannah
  1/5Despite the bad blood between them, why does Tanya pay her ex-best friend Lynne a visit?
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Accessing Better Health
  2/48Guy Raz explores whether essential healthcare can be extended to everyone
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Nicky Campbell
  Presenter Nicky Campbell chooses songs from Nat King Cole and Gilbert O'Sullivan.
9. 22:00
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
10. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 9, Frankie Boyle talks to Grant Morrison
  3/6Comedian Frankie Boyle talks to comic book writer Grant Morrison.
11. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 4
  4/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
12. 23:30
  Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Sticky Patch
  5/5A romantic neighbour and a group of aggressive eight-year-olds try to disturb Sean's peace
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 1. Golden Moments
  1/10John gets a shock in Matthew Broughton's series about a mystery virtual world.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick
  Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
  1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
4. 01:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Asking Price by Sophie Hannah
  1/5Despite the bad blood between them, why does Tanya pay her ex-best friend Lynne a visit?
5. 02:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  Open the Box
  Nostalgic look at red telephone boxes and the lengths taken to keep them working.
8. 03:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—1. The Broken Cross
  1/7The lawyer, Mr Carlyle, meets the beautiful Lady Isabel and buys East Lynne in secret.
9. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
10. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
11. 05:00
  Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—The Haunting of Mr Bickersdyke
  2/4The indomitable Psmith hatches a plan to take revenge. Stars Nick Caldecott.
12. 05:30
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.

Tuesday 11 May 2021