BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 13 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 4. Soho Espresso
  4/4The detective heads to a coffee bar, where a man lies dead upstairs - but who killed him?
2. 06:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah
  4/5Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference.
3. 07:00
  Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction?
  Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/6A Christmas Day Zoom and attending a funeral as a five-year-old.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/13New town education, and Professor Prune's time travel adventure continues.
6. 08:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Mum, Will You Shut Up Please Now You're Dead?
  3/6Tony meets wandering corpses and visits a deranged teenage sweetheart.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Alexander Pope
  6/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Alexander Pope.
8. 09:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Dan's best mate Andy is surprised to meet Lucy's old school chum.
9. 10:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—4. Never to Be Redeemed
  4/7When Lady Isabel suspects her husband of infidelity, she takes drastic action.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Sir Terry Wogan
  Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada
  David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/13New town education, and Professor Prune's time travel adventure continues.
2. 12:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Mum, Will You Shut Up Please Now You're Dead?
  3/6Tony meets wandering corpses and visits a deranged teenage sweetheart.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 4. Soho Espresso
  4/4The detective heads to a coffee bar, where a man lies dead upstairs - but who killed him?
4. 13:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah
  4/5Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference.
5. 14:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 9
  9/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 14:30
  Tehrangeles
  A journey into the triumphs and struggles of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles
8. 15:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—4. Never to Be Redeemed
  4/7When Lady Isabel suspects her husband of infidelity, she takes drastic action.
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Alexander Pope
  6/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Alexander Pope.
10. 16:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Dan's best mate Andy is surprised to meet Lucy's old school chum.
11. 17:00
  Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction?
  Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour.
12. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/6A Christmas Day Zoom and attending a funeral as a five-year-old.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 4. New Rome
  4/10John and Medley are transported to a world of orgies and circuses.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—AA Gill on Arthur Neville Chamberlain
  AA Gill nominates Arthur Neville Chamberlain as his great life.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/13New town education, and Professor Prune's time travel adventure continues.
4. 19:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Mum, Will You Shut Up Please Now You're Dead?
  3/6Tony meets wandering corpses and visits a deranged teenage sweetheart.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 4. Soho Espresso
  4/4The detective heads to a coffee bar, where a man lies dead upstairs - but who killed him?
6. 20:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah
  4/5Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Sir Terry Wogan
  Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada
  David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/6A Christmas Day Zoom and attending a funeral as a five-year-old.
10. 22:30
  John Kearns—4. Day Off
  John struggles to enjoy his fantasy day of doing nothing.
11. 22:45
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Two horses divided by war, united by love. Starring Stephen Fry and Daniel Rigby.
12. 23:00
  1966 and All That—The 1960s
  3/4It's time for 'flour power' and suddenly everything turns cool! Satirical British history.
13. 23:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Show Me You Care
  1/4Guilt-ridden arms dealer Simon McGrath cares about the world and his needy girlfriend.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 4. New Rome
  4/10John and Medley are transported to a world of orgies and circuses.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—AA Gill on Arthur Neville Chamberlain
  AA Gill nominates Arthur Neville Chamberlain as his great life.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 4. Soho Espresso
  4/4The detective heads to a coffee bar, where a man lies dead upstairs - but who killed him?
4. 01:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah
  4/5Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference.
5. 02:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 9
  9/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  Tehrangeles
  A journey into the triumphs and struggles of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles
8. 03:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—4. Never to Be Redeemed
  4/7When Lady Isabel suspects her husband of infidelity, she takes drastic action.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Alexander Pope
  6/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Alexander Pope.
10. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Dan's best mate Andy is surprised to meet Lucy's old school chum.
11. 05:00
  Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction?
  Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour.
12. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/6A Christmas Day Zoom and attending a funeral as a five-year-old.

Friday 14 May 2021