BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 9 July 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 8. Deadly Spark
  8/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop.
2. 06:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 5. Things We Never Said & The Caretaker
  5/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
3. 07:00
  Guilt Trip—1. Starting Out
  1/4A mother and daughter begin an epic sponsored walk along the Thames Path.
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
  In a new show Lucy Porter examines family life and how it's been affected by the pandemic.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep
  18/20With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.
6. 08:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
8. 09:30
  To the Manor Born—Vive Le Sport
  4/10When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride.
9. 10:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—3. The Stranger
  3/3Will Michael Henchard be undone when a stranger arrives in town?
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—What's New For July?
  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan look at the best new releases.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep
  18/20With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.
2. 12:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
3. 13:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 8. Deadly Spark
  8/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop.
4. 13:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 5. Things We Never Said & The Caretaker
  5/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
5. 14:00
  The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 10
  10/10The villagers confront the myth of the Essex Serpent for the last time.
6. 14:15
  Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 5
  5/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
7. 14:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
8. 15:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—3. The Stranger
  3/3Will Michael Henchard be undone when a stranger arrives in town?
9. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
10. 16:30
  To the Manor Born—Vive Le Sport
  4/10When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride.
11. 17:00
  Guilt Trip—1. Starting Out
  1/4A mother and daughter begin an epic sponsored walk along the Thames Path.
12. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
  In a new show Lucy Porter examines family life and how it's been affected by the pandemic.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Living Cheap
  Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep
  18/20With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.
4. 19:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
5. 20:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 8. Deadly Spark
  8/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop.
6. 20:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 5. Things We Never Said & The Caretaker
  5/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—What's New For July?
  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan look at the best new releases.
8. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
  In a new show Lucy Porter examines family life and how it's been affected by the pandemic.
9. 22:30
  Seekers—Series 2, Stu's Birthday
  4/6It's Stuart's birthday, and Joe and Terry plan a bash. Nicola meets a very handsome man.
10. 23:00
  Sounding Off with McGough—4. Heroes and Villains
  4/6Poetic reflections from Roger McGough, with tales of relatives and retsina. From May 2000.
11. 23:15
  The Shuttleworths—Series 4, Scare in the Community
  4/6John Shuttleworth's worries over hidden dangers aren't shared by agent Ken or wife Mary.
12. 23:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, Page 3
  3/4Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Living Cheap
  Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black.
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 8. Deadly Spark
  8/13Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop.
4. 01:30
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 2, 5. Things We Never Said & The Caretaker
  5/5Thought provoking short drama from the next generation of storytellers.
5. 02:00
  The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 10
  10/10The villagers confront the myth of the Essex Serpent for the last time.
6. 02:15
  Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 5
  5/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
7. 02:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
8. 03:00
  The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy—3. The Stranger
  3/3Will Michael Henchard be undone when a stranger arrives in town?
9. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
10. 04:30
  To the Manor Born—Vive Le Sport
  4/10When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride.
11. 05:00
  Guilt Trip—1. Starting Out
  1/4A mother and daughter begin an epic sponsored walk along the Thames Path.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
  In a new show Lucy Porter examines family life and how it's been affected by the pandemic.

Saturday 10 July 2021