BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 14 May 2021

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  RD Wingfield—RD Wingfield - Daylight Robbery
  Miss Pickering has an ulterior motive for a newspaper ad, as do the four gents who reply.
2. 06:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Nobody Move by Sophie Hannah
  5/5A woman asks her family not to make mess before a house-viewing.
3. 07:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
4. 07:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Suzi Ruffell
  4/10Inappropriate accents and sex education. Stephen Mangan talks to comedian Suzi Ruffell.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School
  10/20The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map.
6. 08:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Desirable Residence
  1/6Helen and Ben disagree about getting their home restored to its original character.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz.
8. 09:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
9. 10:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—5. The Yearning of a Broken Heart
  5/7Lady Isabel’s dream of returning to East Lynne comes true but is it more of a nightmare?
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Mental Health Podcasts
  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson take a look at podcasts focussed on Mental Health.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School
  10/20The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map.
2. 12:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Desirable Residence
  1/6Helen and Ben disagree about getting their home restored to its original character.
3. 13:00
  RD Wingfield—RD Wingfield - Daylight Robbery
  Miss Pickering has an ulterior motive for a newspaper ad, as do the four gents who reply.
4. 13:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Nobody Move by Sophie Hannah
  5/5A woman asks her family not to make mess before a house-viewing.
5. 14:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—5. Shock
  5/5The writer recalls a shock at the age of 18 from his sausage-loving father.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 10
  10/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 14:30
  The Surgeon Of Crowthorne
  A tale of murder, madness and lexicography. A rich convict's links to the OED.
8. 15:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—5. The Yearning of a Broken Heart
  5/7Lady Isabel’s dream of returning to East Lynne comes true but is it more of a nightmare?
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 16:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
11. 17:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
12. 17:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Suzi Ruffell
  4/10Inappropriate accents and sex education. Stephen Mangan talks to comedian Suzi Ruffell.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 5. The Smart Money
  5/10Thrust into a frantic world, John and Medley buy low and sell high, but what for?
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Me Time
  Dominic Arkwright asks his guests to explain how 'me time' works. From 2009.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School
  10/20The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map.
4. 19:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Desirable Residence
  1/6Helen and Ben disagree about getting their home restored to its original character.
5. 20:00
  RD Wingfield—RD Wingfield - Daylight Robbery
  Miss Pickering has an ulterior motive for a newspaper ad, as do the four gents who reply.
6. 20:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Nobody Move by Sophie Hannah
  5/5A woman asks her family not to make mess before a house-viewing.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Mental Health Podcasts
  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson take a look at podcasts focussed on Mental Health.
8. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Suzi Ruffell
  4/10Inappropriate accents and sex education. Stephen Mangan talks to comedian Suzi Ruffell.
9. 22:30
  The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy from Justin 'Lofty' Edwards, Neil 'Professor' Edmond and James 'Shortstop' Rawling.
10. 23:00
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—Subtle
  4/4Sean Foley and Hamish McColl learn the art of subtlety by visiting a Jane Austen novel.
11. 23:30
  Chris Addison's Civilization—Cities and Laws
  2/4The thinking idiot's anthropologist explains flaws in the urban democratic system.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 5. The Smart Money
  5/10Thrust into a frantic world, John and Medley buy low and sell high, but what for?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Me Time
  Dominic Arkwright asks his guests to explain how 'me time' works. From 2009.
3. 01:00
  RD Wingfield—RD Wingfield - Daylight Robbery
  Miss Pickering has an ulterior motive for a newspaper ad, as do the four gents who reply.
4. 01:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Nobody Move by Sophie Hannah
  5/5A woman asks her family not to make mess before a house-viewing.
5. 02:00
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—5. Shock
  5/5The writer recalls a shock at the age of 18 from his sausage-loving father.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 10
  10/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
7. 02:30
  The Surgeon Of Crowthorne
  A tale of murder, madness and lexicography. A rich convict's links to the OED.
8. 03:00
  Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—5. The Yearning of a Broken Heart
  5/7Lady Isabel’s dream of returning to East Lynne comes true but is it more of a nightmare?
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
11. 05:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Suzi Ruffell
  4/10Inappropriate accents and sex education. Stephen Mangan talks to comedian Suzi Ruffell.

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