BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 28 May 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party.
2. 06:30
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
3. 07:00
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
4. 07:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Phil Wang
  6/10Being overheard and the tyranny of toilets. Stephen Mangan talks to comic Phil Wang.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault
  12/20An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam.
6. 08:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Matter of Life and Death
  3/6Following a school reunion, Ben is cajoled to sign up for life insurance.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 8
  8/13The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Sound Design
  Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes immerse themselves in the world of sound design.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault
  12/20An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam.
2. 12:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Matter of Life and Death
  3/6Following a school reunion, Ben is cajoled to sign up for life insurance.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party.
4. 13:30
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
5. 14:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 10
  10/10Karl receives an alarming letter that proves he was right to worry about Genevieve.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 10: Gudrun
  10/10Gudrun makes the greatest decision she’ll ever take.
7. 14:30
  Malmesbury: the Philosophy Town
  Malmesbury in Wiltshire aims to establish itself as the country's 'Philosophy Town'.
8. 15:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 8
  8/13The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini.
10. 16:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
11. 17:00
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
12. 17:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Phil Wang
  6/10Being overheard and the tyranny of toilets. Stephen Mangan talks to comic Phil Wang.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Shoulda Put A Ring On It
  Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson discuss the topic of marriage. From 2010.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault
  12/20An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam.
4. 19:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Matter of Life and Death
  3/6Following a school reunion, Ben is cajoled to sign up for life insurance.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party.
6. 20:30
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Sound Design
  Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes immerse themselves in the world of sound design.
8. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Phil Wang
  6/10Being overheard and the tyranny of toilets. Stephen Mangan talks to comic Phil Wang.
9. 22:30
  The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6A 'ladies man' sings about his suspect personal hygiene.
10. 23:00
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The human chameleon's host of comic characters includes a nonagenarian musical diva.
11. 23:30
  Chris Addison's Civilization—A Sense of Identity
  4/4The thinking idiot's anthropologist explains how mankind makes society function.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Shoulda Put A Ring On It
  Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson discuss the topic of marriage. From 2010.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party.
4. 01:30
  The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
  5/6An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
5. 02:00
  The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 10
  10/10Karl receives an alarming letter that proves he was right to worry about Genevieve.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 10: Gudrun
  10/10Gudrun makes the greatest decision she’ll ever take.
7. 02:30
  Malmesbury: the Philosophy Town
  Malmesbury in Wiltshire aims to establish itself as the country's 'Philosophy Town'.
8. 03:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 8
  8/13The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini.
10. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
11. 05:00
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Phil Wang
  6/10Being overheard and the tyranny of toilets. Stephen Mangan talks to comic Phil Wang.

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