BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 26 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
  2/6Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Like a Rolling Stone
  Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 1. Armistice Night
  1/6Posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey probes the death of a rich retired general.
4. 01:30
  The Candle of Darkness—2. The Voice
  2/6Steve Gardiner is drawn into the search for seaside serial killer dubbed 'The Kind Man'.
5. 02:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 7
  7/10When Genevieve makes a big announcement, Karl worries she may be heading for a breakdown.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 7: Sigrid
  7/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
7. 02:30
  Mastering the Art of the Kimono
  Japan: Roland Buerk explores why the kimono industry in Japan is in steep decline.
8. 03:00
  Alexander—2. I Am Also Alexander
  2/6A pawn in his parents' war, young Alexander is tutored by Aristotle.
9. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Frank Skinner and guests explore funny, odd and interesting moments in history.
10. 04:30
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—April - All Hands to the Pump
  4/6Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.
11. 05:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Life in the UK
  6/6Beauty's visa to work in the UK is about to run out. Will she pass her citizenship test?
12. 05:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, America As It Is Now
  2/4Award-winning stand-up Alex Edelman looks at how the Biden election has changed America.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
2. 06:30
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
3. 07:00
  A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Nose
  2/4A plastic surgeon has her work cut out in 17th-century Paris.
4. 07:30
  Shush!—Series 2, Dewey Decimal
  1/4Alice and Snoo resort to some unconventional means to get hold of a passport.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
  12/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bed and Breakfast
  4/6When Anna becomes a temporary landlady, her sister Charlotte offers extra amenities.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, A Good Cause
  6/6Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a fund-raiser for the Afghans.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
10. 11:00
  Lauren Laverne: Acting the Rock Star—2. Dusty Springfield, Spinal Tap, Beyoncé, Diana Ross & André 3000
  2/3Lauren Laverne showcases how rock stars' lives have been portrayed on radio and screen.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
  12/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bed and Breakfast
  4/6When Anna becomes a temporary landlady, her sister Charlotte offers extra amenities.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
4. 13:30
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
5. 14:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 8
  8/10Karl feels increasingly rebellious after Stu issues him with a formal warning.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 8: Gudrun
  8/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
7. 14:30
  Charting the Border
  The writer Garrett Carr reveals his unusual map of the Irish border.
8. 15:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
9. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
10. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, A Good Cause
  6/6Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a fund-raiser for the Afghans.
11. 17:00
  A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Nose
  2/4A plastic surgeon has her work cut out in 17th-century Paris.
12. 17:30
  Shush!—Series 2, Dewey Decimal
  1/4Alice and Snoo resort to some unconventional means to get hold of a passport.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 19, Mirror Image
  3/6Josie Long presents short documentaries and sonic adventures on reflections and doubles.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
  12/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
4. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bed and Breakfast
  4/6When Anna becomes a temporary landlady, her sister Charlotte offers extra amenities.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
6. 20:30
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
7. 21:00
  Lauren Laverne: Acting the Rock Star—2. Dusty Springfield, Spinal Tap, Beyoncé, Diana Ross & André 3000
  2/3Lauren Laverne showcases how rock stars' lives have been portrayed on radio and screen.
8. 22:00
  Shush!—Series 2, Dewey Decimal
  1/4Alice and Snoo resort to some unconventional means to get hold of a passport.
9. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 3, An Evil Life Sort of Explained
  5/6Floating in the most peculiar way, Harry and Pip hear Gently Benevolent's life story.
10. 23:00
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Lending Things
  5/6Haunted by his past, the comedian has words of caution on the return of personal items.
11. 23:15
  Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, China
  5/6Country music legend Tina C tries save the world from its financial mess by visiting China
12. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, Ladies and Gentlemen
  1/6As Ben leaves hospital to start a new life, he invents a panel game and meets Buzz Aldrin.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 19, Mirror Image
  3/6Josie Long presents short documentaries and sonic adventures on reflections and doubles.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
4. 01:30
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
5. 02:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 8
  8/10Karl feels increasingly rebellious after Stu issues him with a formal warning.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 8: Gudrun
  8/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
7. 02:30
  Charting the Border
  The writer Garrett Carr reveals his unusual map of the Irish border.
8. 03:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
9. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, A Good Cause
  6/6Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a fund-raiser for the Afghans.
11. 05:00
  A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Nose
  2/4A plastic surgeon has her work cut out in 17th-century Paris.
12. 05:30
  Shush!—Series 2, Dewey Decimal
  1/4Alice and Snoo resort to some unconventional means to get hold of a passport.

Thursday 27 May 2021