BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 8 July 2021

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, Episode 1
  1/3An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 20, Self-Portrait
  3/7Josie Long presents short documentaries about turning the lens or microphone on yourself.
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 4. Blind Spot
  4/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby looks for clues at a plastics factory.
4. 01:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 3. Detente & Two by Two
  3/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
5. 02:00
  The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 8
  8/10The mystery of the Essex Serpent appears to be solved.
6. 02:15
  Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 3
  3/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
7. 02:30
  Sounds Natural—Bill Oddie
  The Goodies star tells Derek Jones about his longstanding love of bird watching.
8. 03:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—1. Burying the Past
  1/3A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
9. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt and Marcus Brigstocke debate to win.
10. 04:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Divorced Doug and Molly date in secret, but they can't ignore their split.
11. 05:00
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Burglaries
  4/4Can Britain's longest serving and laziest PCSOs catch a mystery hand-cream thief?
12. 05:30
  Unite—Series 1, The Party and the Proposal
  2/4Tony organises a weekend away to propose to Imogen, leaving the boys home alone.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 7. Burning Question
  7/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby heads for the burnt-out offices of a City stockbroker.
2. 06:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 4. The Close & Future History Archive
  4/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
3. 07:00
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—3. Is It a Bird?
  3/4Lemn examines how he hid his feelings and identity to fit in with the world around him.
4. 07:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
6. 08:30
  The 27-Year Itch—The 28th Anniversary
  Dorothy and Edward's children return for the anniversary celebration. From 1979.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 8, Lord Byron
  1/6James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Lord Byron
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?
9. 10:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—2. Revelations
  2/3Michael Henchard attempts to hold his life together...
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—By Royal Appointment, Dame Penelope Wilton
  From Stevie Wonder to Schubert. Actress Dame Penelope Wilton shares her castaway choices.
11. 11:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Love and Tech
  How a chance encounter in a virtual pub, completely changed the lives of two strangers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
2. 12:30
  The 27-Year Itch—The 28th Anniversary
  Dorothy and Edward's children return for the anniversary celebration. From 1979.
3. 13:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 7. Burning Question
  7/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby heads for the burnt-out offices of a City stockbroker.
4. 13:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 4. The Close & Future History Archive
  4/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
5. 14:00
  The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 9
  9/10Cora and Will resume their deep friendship and Stella enlists Francis's help.
6. 14:15
  Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 4
  4/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
7. 14:30
  Music on Hold
  Isy Suttie embarks on a mission to compose the ultimate on-hold music.
8. 15:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—2. Revelations
  2/3Michael Henchard attempts to hold his life together...
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 8, Lord Byron
  1/6James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Lord Byron
10. 16:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?
11. 17:00
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—3. Is It a Bird?
  3/4Lemn examines how he hid his feelings and identity to fit in with the world around him.
12. 17:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Louis Armstrong
  Band leader Chris Barber chooses legendary jazz trumpeter, Louis Armstrong.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
4. 19:30
  The 27-Year Itch—The 28th Anniversary
  Dorothy and Edward's children return for the anniversary celebration. From 1979.
5. 20:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 7. Burning Question
  7/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby heads for the burnt-out offices of a City stockbroker.
6. 20:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 4. The Close & Future History Archive
  4/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—By Royal Appointment, Dame Penelope Wilton
  From Stevie Wonder to Schubert. Actress Dame Penelope Wilton shares her castaway choices.
8. 21:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Love and Tech
  How a chance encounter in a virtual pub, completely changed the lives of two strangers.
9. 22:00
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
10. 22:30
  Political Animals—Series 1, Larry
  4/4Larry, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet since 2011, explains life under a coalition government.
11. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 1, Duvet Control
  2/2The battle of the sexes rages over cold feet and tog ratings.
12. 23:00
  Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Ringmaster Colin with Thwor, the mighty (Leeds-based) god of Thwunder.
13. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe are challenged to boost public opinion about men.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Louis Armstrong
  Band leader Chris Barber chooses legendary jazz trumpeter, Louis Armstrong.
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 7. Burning Question
  7/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby heads for the burnt-out offices of a City stockbroker.
4. 01:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 4. The Close & Future History Archive
  4/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
5. 02:00
  The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 9
  9/10Cora and Will resume their deep friendship and Stella enlists Francis's help.
6. 02:15
  Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 4
  4/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
7. 02:30
  Music on Hold
  Isy Suttie embarks on a mission to compose the ultimate on-hold music.
8. 03:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—2. Revelations
  2/3Michael Henchard attempts to hold his life together...
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 8, Lord Byron
  1/6James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Lord Byron
10. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?
11. 05:00
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—3. Is It a Bird?
  3/4Lemn examines how he hid his feelings and identity to fit in with the world around him.
12. 05:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.

Friday 9 July 2021