BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 July 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 6
  6/20Captain Jet and Lemmy are not the only ones to heed the mysterious voice.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Tim Coates and Jon Plowman
  TV producer Jon Plowman and publisher Tim Coates discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady
  3/7Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mystery of the Blue Train, 6. The Mask of The Marquis
  6/6Derek is arrested for murder, but canny Poirot is unconvinced.
5. 02:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 1
  1/10By Helen Dunmore. Hattie Morahan reads a story of radicals, property and love.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS.
7. 02:30
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Eskimo Day
  1/3Jack Rosenthal's poignant comedy drama, set on interview day in Cambridge.
9. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
10. 04:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, John Sessions and John Wells. From 1991.
11. 05:00
  Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Other People
  2/4Helen Keen, Peter Serafinowicz and Susy Kane explore how to get on with everybody else.
12. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 5
  5/6From Broadcasting House's Radio Theatre with a virtual audience from the North of England.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car
  4/7Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts.
2. 06:30
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
3. 07:00
  55 and Over—4. Old v Young
  4/4When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Platinum Writer
  6/6Ed has to choose between a project with Jaz Milvain or Maggie.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again
  13/17Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault?
6. 08:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—2. The Old Man and the Sea
  2/5Colin is in a flat panic when he mislays a red hot autobiography manuscript.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 21, Episode 6
  6/6With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
8. 09:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Cold Enough for Snow
  2/3A-levels, inter-railing and affairs in Jack Rosenthal's comedy drama set in the 1990s.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Lloyd George's Revolution
  Peter Hennessy tells how Lloyd George galvanised Britain as war leader a century ago.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again
  13/17Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault?
2. 12:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—2. The Old Man and the Sea
  2/5Colin is in a flat panic when he mislays a red hot autobiography manuscript.
3. 13:00
  Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car
  4/7Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts.
4. 13:30
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
5. 14:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 2
  2/10Lizzie's mother has shocking news which explains her sickness.
6. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Manson and Denny deal with an outbreak of typhoid. Denny is convinced he knows the cause.
7. 14:30
  Walking With the Dead
  Writer Colm Tóibín explores the Dublin locations haunted by James Joyce's Dubliners.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Cold Enough for Snow
  2/3A-levels, inter-railing and affairs in Jack Rosenthal's comedy drama set in the 1990s.
9. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with guests Michelle Wolf, Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot.
10. 16:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
11. 17:00
  55 and Over—4. Old v Young
  4/4When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.
12. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Platinum Writer
  6/6Ed has to choose between a project with Jaz Milvain or Maggie.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 7
  7/20Frank Rodger's messages continue to arrive, but whereabouts on Mars is he?
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
  An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again
  13/17Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault?
4. 19:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—2. The Old Man and the Sea
  2/5Colin is in a flat panic when he mislays a red hot autobiography manuscript.
5. 20:00
  Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car
  4/7Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts.
6. 20:30
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Lloyd George's Revolution
  Peter Hennessy tells how Lloyd George galvanised Britain as war leader a century ago.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Platinum Writer
  6/6Ed has to choose between a project with Jaz Milvain or Maggie.
9. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
  2/6Samuel turns his shop into a bar, and an old flame called Ingrid turns up.
10. 23:00
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Dark Age FM
  2/6It's just coming up to 500AD, but watch out - the end of the world is nigh.
11. 23:15
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 2
  2/5Ivor Cutler's unique views on how to promote a child's growth.
12. 23:30
  Cliche—From 20/4/1981
  Sketches galore - from a game show for toffs to Nessie!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 7
  7/20Frank Rodger's messages continue to arrive, but whereabouts on Mars is he?
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
  An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car
  4/7Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts.
4. 01:30
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
5. 02:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 2
  2/10Lizzie's mother has shocking news which explains her sickness.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Manson and Denny deal with an outbreak of typhoid. Denny is convinced he knows the cause.
7. 02:30
  Walking With the Dead
  Writer Colm Tóibín explores the Dublin locations haunted by James Joyce's Dubliners.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Cold Enough for Snow
  2/3A-levels, inter-railing and affairs in Jack Rosenthal's comedy drama set in the 1990s.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with guests Michelle Wolf, Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot.
10. 04:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
11. 05:00
  55 and Over—4. Old v Young
  4/4When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.
12. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Platinum Writer
  6/6Ed has to choose between a project with Jaz Milvain or Maggie.

Wednesday 21 July 2021