BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 21 July 2021

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
2. 06:30
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
3. 07:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
4. 07:30
  Unite—Series 1, The Wedding
  4/4Plans are going smoothly until Imogen is arrested on the eve of her wedding.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
6. 08:30
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The Old Dunkirk Spirit
  6/6Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Thin Ice
  3/3Amy Rosenthal's affectionate tribute to her dad reveals an unusual pact they made in 1993.
10. 10:45
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
11. 11:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—1: Break On Through
  1/3Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
2. 12:30
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The Old Dunkirk Spirit
  6/6Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates.
3. 13:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
4. 13:30
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
5. 14:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 3
  3/10The overthrow of the French king makes Diner anxious about his property schemes.
6. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Denny tries to persuade Manson to go along with his plans to tackle the epidemic's source.
7. 14:30
  Blue Notes, Cold Nights
  How Scandinavia became home to a generation of African-American jazz and blues musicians.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Thin Ice
  3/3Amy Rosenthal's affectionate tribute to her dad reveals an unusual pact they made in 1993.
9. 15:45
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
11. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
12. 17:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
13. 17:30
  Unite—Series 1, The Wedding
  4/4Plans are going smoothly until Imogen is arrested on the eve of her wedding.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 8
  8/20Overwhelmed by the Martian attack, Jet Morgan and his crew wake up in the dark.
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 20, Mary Oliver
  5/7Short documentaries and adventures in sound inspired by the poet Mary Oliver.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
4. 19:30
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The Old Dunkirk Spirit
  6/6Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates.
5. 20:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
6. 20:30
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
7. 21:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—1: Break On Through
  1/3Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
8. 22:00
  Unite—Series 1, The Wedding
  4/4Plans are going smoothly until Imogen is arrested on the eve of her wedding.
9. 22:30
  Life on Egg—Series 1, Mistress of Disguise
  2/6Harry and the team must find an escaped prisoner. But what does she look like?
10. 22:45
  Woof—True Tales of Romance and Failure, The Price of Luxury
  3/4Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie.
11. 23:00
  Radio Active—Series 4, Gigantaquiz
  7/8Your big, big chance to take part in the station's massive quiz. Big prizes? Fat chance!
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/8Patrick Marber and Peter Curran talk through the darkness about Sir Kingsley Amis' teeth.
13. 23:45
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, England
  1/4The country singer and global activist explores the US and UK's special relationship.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 8
  8/20Overwhelmed by the Martian attack, Jet Morgan and his crew wake up in the dark.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 20, Mary Oliver
  5/7Short documentaries and adventures in sound inspired by the poet Mary Oliver.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
4. 01:30
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
5. 02:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 3
  3/10The overthrow of the French king makes Diner anxious about his property schemes.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Denny tries to persuade Manson to go along with his plans to tackle the epidemic's source.
7. 02:30
  Blue Notes, Cold Nights
  How Scandinavia became home to a generation of African-American jazz and blues musicians.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Thin Ice
  3/3Amy Rosenthal's affectionate tribute to her dad reveals an unusual pact they made in 1993.
9. 03:45
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
12. 05:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
13. 05:30
  Unite—Series 1, The Wedding
  4/4Plans are going smoothly until Imogen is arrested on the eve of her wedding.

Thursday 22 July 2021