BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 27 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver
  3/6Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson.
2. 06:30
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
3. 07:00
  Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit
  1/4Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/13The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
6. 08:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face
  5/6Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Richmal Crompton
  3/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Richmal Crompton. From May 2004.
8. 09:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6After Steve and Linda's dinner party, Dan is not keen on a re-match.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—The Road to Gordium
  4/6The warrior becomes King of Macedonia and sets out to conquer the world.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Lulu
  3/4From David Bowie to Luciano Pavarotti, Lulu shares her choices with Michael Parkinson.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace
  David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/13The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
2. 12:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face
  5/6Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver
  3/6Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson.
4. 13:30
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
5. 14:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 9
  9/10Stu, Janna and Genevieve conspire to punish Karl for his rash behaviour. Bryan Dick reads.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 9: Sigrid
  9/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
7. 14:30
  A Kiss Is .... Never Just a Kiss
  Rowan Pelling investigates the magic of the kiss in all its delightful glory.
8. 15:00
  Alexander—The Road to Gordium
  4/6The warrior becomes King of Macedonia and sets out to conquer the world.
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Richmal Crompton
  3/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Richmal Crompton. From May 2004.
10. 16:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6After Steve and Linda's dinner party, Dan is not keen on a re-match.
11. 17:00
  Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit
  1/4Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
12. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Cary Grant
  Lucy Porter, the comedian and writer, champions Cary Grant as her Great Life
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/13The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
4. 19:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face
  5/6Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver
  3/6Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson.
6. 20:30
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Lulu
  3/4From David Bowie to Luciano Pavarotti, Lulu shares her choices with Michael Parkinson.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace
  David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
10. 22:30
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 4, The Visit
  2/4Doon Mackichan stars as a woman intent on revenge in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue.
11. 22:45
  Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Consider Yourself Dumped Upon
  2/6The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names have a lot to thank him for.
12. 23:00
  The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock.
13. 23:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Loose Lips Sink Ships
  3/4Will Simon blow the whistle on his murky world of international arms dealing?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Cary Grant
  Lucy Porter, the comedian and writer, champions Cary Grant as her Great Life
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 3. Mr Oliver
  3/6Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson.
4. 01:30
  The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
  4/6Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
5. 02:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 9
  9/10Stu, Janna and Genevieve conspire to punish Karl for his rash behaviour. Bryan Dick reads.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 9: Sigrid
  9/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
7. 02:30
  A Kiss Is .... Never Just a Kiss
  Rowan Pelling investigates the magic of the kiss in all its delightful glory.
8. 03:00
  Alexander—The Road to Gordium
  4/6The warrior becomes King of Macedonia and sets out to conquer the world.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 7, Richmal Crompton
  3/7James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Richmal Crompton. From May 2004.
10. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6After Steve and Linda's dinner party, Dan is not keen on a re-match.
11. 05:00
  Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit
  1/4Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
12. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.

Friday 28 May 2021