BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 26 June 2021

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 10. Earthfall
  10/10The crew locate an earth-like planet, but the Angels are not beaten yet.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Blinded by Science
  Dominic Arkwright and guests write and talk about science and what we make of it.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
4. 01:30
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 1. The Resolution that Went Wrong
  1/6Scotland's celebrated GP encounters a local hard-nut and vows to get even.
5. 02:00
  Wish Lanterns by Alec Ash—5. Progress
  5/5Exploring the lives of young Chinese, the 'one-child' offspring of the 1980s.
6. 02:15
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 5
  5/5Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
7. 02:30
  Warpaint: The Story Of Camouflage
  How the military were helped by bohemians to create effective camouflage. From 2002.
8. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 3. Death by Cuts
  3/3The brutal death of a ward sister intensifies Resnick's search for the hospital assailant.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Semi-final 3
  12/13The general knowledge music quiz, chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
10. 04:30
  To the Manor Born—The Grapevine
  2/10Audrey tries to fool Devere that she's holidayed abroad.
11. 05:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Lenzie Has Fallen
  3/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Alastair Campbell
  10/10Writer and strategist Alastair Campbell makes his confession to Stephen Mangan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Drama on 4—John Osborne's Luther
  A look inside the mind of the profound believer who challenged the church's teachings.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Suzannah Lipscomb on CS Lewis
  CS Lewis, author of the Narnia Chronicles, chosen by historian Suzannah Lipscomb.
3. 08:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth hosts Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.
4. 08:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Molly doesn't care who her ex-husband Doug dates - but she still wants all the details.
5. 09:00
  Rik Mayall on Radio
  Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—1. The Bed under the Stairs
  1/4Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop
  9/17The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
  Joss Ackland narrates a search through BBC archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
4. 14:00
  The Skivers—Series 1, Leslie Phillips
  1/5Leslie Phillips guest stars in Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show.
5. 14:30
  Cliche—From 16/3/1981
  From providing hunted zebras a level playing field, to Batman minus Robin.
6. 15:00
  Political Animals—Series 1, Humphrey
  2/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, reflects on life with New Labour.
7. 15:15
  Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—A Lot of Knowledge
  6/6The forgotten Thompson Twin reveals why rock 'n' roll can be a cruel mistress.
8. 15:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, The Irish and the Scottish Are Black-Belts in Misery
  6/6The award-winning funny man revels in misery. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.
9. 16:00
  Drama on 4—John Osborne's Luther
  A look inside the mind of the profound believer who challenged the church's teachings.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Suzannah Lipscomb on CS Lewis
  CS Lewis, author of the Narnia Chronicles, chosen by historian Suzannah Lipscomb.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
  2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
2. 19:00
  Rik Mayall on Radio
  Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall
3. 22:00
  Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Comedy from Dubai, Kampala and Rome, hosted by Andrew Maxwell in London.
4. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The Questers help King Baldwin the Jovial, who is being terrorised by a terrible creature.
5. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 1, Ken Campbell
  2/5Action from ancient Greece to 221B Baker Street. Comedy with guest Ken Campbell.
6. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 2, Lord Byron
  1/6The life and times of the 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' Romantic poet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
  2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
  Joss Ackland narrates a search through BBC archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
3. 02:00
  The Skivers—Series 1, Leslie Phillips
  1/5Leslie Phillips guest stars in Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show.
4. 02:30
  Cliche—From 16/3/1981
  From providing hunted zebras a level playing field, to Batman minus Robin.
5. 03:00
  Political Animals—Series 1, Humphrey
  2/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, reflects on life with New Labour.
6. 03:15
  Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—A Lot of Knowledge
  6/6The forgotten Thompson Twin reveals why rock 'n' roll can be a cruel mistress.
7. 03:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, The Irish and the Scottish Are Black-Belts in Misery
  6/6The award-winning funny man revels in misery. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.
8. 04:00
  Drama on 4—John Osborne's Luther
  A look inside the mind of the profound believer who challenged the church's teachings.
9. 05:30
  Great Lives—Suzannah Lipscomb on CS Lewis
  CS Lewis, author of the Narnia Chronicles, chosen by historian Suzannah Lipscomb.

Sunday 27 June 2021