BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 2. New Boy
  2/10Convinced his girlfriend is alive in a virtual world, John takes a nostalgic leap.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Mahler's Adagietto
  Music lovers describe the part that Mahler's Adagietto has played in their lives.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 2. The Art of the Matter
  2/4The detective superintendent faces a cunning scam and a missing masterpiece.
4. 01:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Something Untoward by Sophie Hannah
  2/5A woman's tube journey is thrown into confusion when her mother appears on the train.
5. 02:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—2. Aunt Flo
  2/5Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves. The writer recalls his childhood.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 7
  7/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  Getting the Picture—1. The Camera Has Attitudes
  1/2David Bailey reveals how he's photographed the images that have defined the last 60 years.
8. 03:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—2. The Keepers of the Dead
  2/7Lady Isabel has been left a pauper. Can anyone rescue her? With Rosemary Leach.
9. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments.
10. 04:30
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—December - Sauce for the Goose
  2/6Under the shadow of the Long Mynd, Megan is out to save Gudrun from a plucking.
11. 05:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Delegate
  4/6Care worker Beauty Olonga attends a dementia care conference. From 2011.
12. 05:30
  Bridget Christie: Mortal—Afterlife
  4/4Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at the afterlife.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 3. Five Star Killing
  3/4The detective heads to a glitzy London hotel, where a woman is found dead.
2. 06:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Safety Net by Sophie Hannah
  3/5A woman's attempt to frame her ex-boyfriend goes badly wrong.
3. 07:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 4
  4/4Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.
4. 07:30
  Alone—Series 3, One's Company
  5/6It’s a bank holiday and nobody knows what to do with themselves. Stars Angus Deayton.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, Cinderella Hancock
  10/16Bill bans the Lad from the National Film Ball, but then there's a knock at the door.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bright Lights
  2/6Mother and daughter sitcom with Nicola Pagette, Rosemary Leach and Josie Lawrence.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Graeme Garden hosts the comic debating show with Hugh Dennis and Boothby Graffoe.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Sleeping Partners
  4/6Rosie's high finance event allows Kate to spot her ticket back to a top job.
9. 10:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—3. A Chance Encounter in Boulogne
  3/7The doctor prescribes a holiday abroad for Isabel - but who will protect her?
10. 11:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—3. Much Obliged
  3/3Alexander Armstrong celebrates the work of PG Wodehouse
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, Cinderella Hancock
  10/16Bill bans the Lad from the National Film Ball, but then there's a knock at the door.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bright Lights
  2/6Mother and daughter sitcom with Nicola Pagette, Rosemary Leach and Josie Lawrence.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 3. Five Star Killing
  3/4The detective heads to a glitzy London hotel, where a woman is found dead.
4. 13:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Safety Net by Sophie Hannah
  3/5A woman's attempt to frame her ex-boyfriend goes badly wrong.
5. 14:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—3. Gossip
  3/5The legendary broadcaster recalls his brother's attempt to play a corpse in a school play.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 14:30
  Getting the Picture—2. He Seduces Everybody!
  2/2David Bailey tells the stories behind his photographs that have defined the last 60 years.
8. 15:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—3. A Chance Encounter in Boulogne
  3/7The doctor prescribes a holiday abroad for Isabel - but who will protect her?
9. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Graeme Garden hosts the comic debating show with Hugh Dennis and Boothby Graffoe.
10. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Sleeping Partners
  4/6Rosie's high finance event allows Kate to spot her ticket back to a top job.
11. 17:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 4
  4/4Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.
12. 17:30
  Alone—Series 3, One's Company
  5/6It’s a bank holiday and nobody knows what to do with themselves. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 3. Freakshow
  3/10Searching for his girlfriend, John arrives at a bizarre music festival. Is it a trap?
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 19, What Lies Beneath
  1/6Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, Cinderella Hancock
  10/16Bill bans the Lad from the National Film Ball, but then there's a knock at the door.
4. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bright Lights
  2/6Mother and daughter sitcom with Nicola Pagette, Rosemary Leach and Josie Lawrence.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 3. Five Star Killing
  3/4The detective heads to a glitzy London hotel, where a woman is found dead.
6. 20:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Safety Net by Sophie Hannah
  3/5A woman's attempt to frame her ex-boyfriend goes badly wrong.
7. 21:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—3. Much Obliged
  3/3Alexander Armstrong celebrates the work of PG Wodehouse
8. 22:00
  Alone—Series 3, One's Company
  5/6It’s a bank holiday and nobody knows what to do with themselves. Stars Angus Deayton.
9. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Sort of Fine Life De-Niced Completely
  3/6Pip wants to save the poor and Harry Biscuit wants swans.
10. 23:00
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Street Crime
  3/6The twice-mugged comedian looks at the problem from all angles, with a reconstruction.
11. 23:15
  Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, Australia
  3/6Country legend Tina C tries save the world from its financial mess by heading down under.
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 3, The Cynical Use of Xylophones
  5/6Patrick Marber and Peter Curran stumble through the darkness in conversation.
13. 23:45
  Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Things are looking up for Faye, with invites to management drinks and her boss's wedding.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 3. Freakshow
  3/10Searching for his girlfriend, John arrives at a bizarre music festival. Is it a trap?
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 19, What Lies Beneath
  1/6Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 3. Five Star Killing
  3/4The detective heads to a glitzy London hotel, where a woman is found dead.
4. 01:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Safety Net by Sophie Hannah
  3/5A woman's attempt to frame her ex-boyfriend goes badly wrong.
5. 02:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—3. Gossip
  3/5The legendary broadcaster recalls his brother's attempt to play a corpse in a school play.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  Getting the Picture—2. He Seduces Everybody!
  2/2David Bailey tells the stories behind his photographs that have defined the last 60 years.
8. 03:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—3. A Chance Encounter in Boulogne
  3/7The doctor prescribes a holiday abroad for Isabel - but who will protect her?
9. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Graeme Garden hosts the comic debating show with Hugh Dennis and Boothby Graffoe.
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Sleeping Partners
  4/6Rosie's high finance event allows Kate to spot her ticket back to a top job.
11. 05:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 4
  4/4Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.
12. 05:30
  Alone—Series 3, One's Company
  5/6It’s a bank holiday and nobody knows what to do with themselves. Stars Angus Deayton.

Thursday 13 May 2021