BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 31 May 2021

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy
  The highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control.
2. 00:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 5, MS. Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe
  5/5The last of five stories from the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe.
3. 01:00
  The Invention of Angela Carter by Edmund Gordon (Omnibus)
  Edmund Gordon's illuminating biography about the inventive writer, Angela Carter.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Phil Tufnell
  Cricketer Phil Tufnell chooses 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T and the MGs.
5. 02:20
  How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 8
  Richard Fallon MP has a Twitter account, something which is giving Martha sleepless nights
6. 03:30
  What's So Great About ...?—Series 1, Bob Dylan
  1/3Adele, Jools Holland and Kris Kristofferson to try to prove that Bob Dylan is great.
7. 04:00
  Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End
  A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Africa's Digital Poets - Breaking the Window with a Poem 2/2
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon
  1/4Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
2. 06:30
  The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'?
  6/6Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?
3. 07:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode
  Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753.
4. 07:30
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside?
  2/8Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
8. 09:30
  The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper
  3/8There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 8, IRL - online
  5/48Manoush Zomorodi explores where IRL – in real life – and the virtual world meet
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Mica Paris
  Singer Mica Paris shares songs by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside?
  2/8Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
4. 13:30
  The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'?
  6/6Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?
5. 14:00
  Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—1. New York
  1/5Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked.
6. 14:15
  Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic
7. 14:30
  Paint It Black
  Archers actress Felicity Finch accompanies cave artists as they seek to paint underground
8. 15:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
9. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
10. 16:30
  The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper
  3/8There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.
11. 17:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode
  Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753.
12. 17:30
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice
  6/6The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell
  Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside?
  2/8Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
6. 20:30
  The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'?
  6/6Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 8, IRL - online
  5/48Manoush Zomorodi explores where IRL – in real life – and the virtual world meet
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Mica Paris
  Singer Mica Paris shares songs by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne.
9. 22:00
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
10. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 9, Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton
  6/6Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.
11. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 7
  7/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
12. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, I Won't Eat Bread From a Puddle
  3/6The award-winning funny man hears about his audience's worst fears.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice
  6/6The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell
  Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
4. 01:30
  The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'?
  6/6Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?
5. 02:00
  Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—1. New York
  1/5Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked.
6. 02:15
  Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic
7. 02:30
  Paint It Black
  Archers actress Felicity Finch accompanies cave artists as they seek to paint underground
8. 03:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
9. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
10. 04:30
  The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper
  3/8There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.
11. 05:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode
  Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753.
12. 05:30
  Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.

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