BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 24 July 2021

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 10
  10/20The enigmatic Paddy Flynn reveals more about the hierarchy of asteroid crews.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Luck
  Richard Wiseman, Annie Caulfield and Matthew Syed examine luck and our influence over it.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—7. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds the Truth
  7/7Andrew Marsh deduces who is behind his being framed for cheque book fraud and murder.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Dee Mitchell - Cordoba, 1. Written Off
  1/6A troubled local newspaper reporter investigates suspicious deaths in South Wales.
5. 02:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 5
  5/10Lizzie has an unexpected encounter.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Can Denny and Manson extricate themselves from a scandal that will ruin their careers?
7. 02:30
  The French East End
  Lucy Ash explores London's new French community, as it spreads beyond South Kensington.
8. 03:00
  Margaret Steward - Running Out of Sky
  An American Second World War airman and an English doctor share ghosts from their pasts.
9. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
10. 04:30
  To the Manor Born—A Wife's Prerogative
  6/10Audrey makes the most of helping Devere by pretending she is his wife.
11. 05:00
  Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat
  3/4Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Alun Cochrane: Centrist Dad?
  A stand-up special about centrism from Alun Cochrane.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau
  Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Chris Patten on Pope John XXIII
  Chris Patten nominates Pope John XXIII. With Professor Eamon Duffy and Matthew Parris.
3. 08:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
4. 08:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
5. 09:00
  A Date With Dyall
  Jonathan Rigby celebrates the life and career of Valentine Dyall – horror's Man in Black.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—The TV Documentary
  Confusion abounds when Troutbridge gets a telly makeover as a German wartime frigate.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Lloyd George's Revolution
  Peter Hennessy tells how Lloyd George galvanised Britain as war leader a century ago.
4. 14:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Adam Buxton talks to Reece Shearsmith
  1/6Comedian and actor Adam Buxton talks to The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith.
5. 14:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Genforce
  1/6The management consultants work with a suspicious energy company.
6. 15:00
  Radio Active—Series 4, Gigantaquiz
  7/8Your big, big chance to take part in the station's massive quiz. Big prizes? Fat chance!
7. 15:30
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 6
  6/6There is a shocking loss on Leather Island, and Fanny gets a break.
8. 16:00
  HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau
  Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.
9. 17:30
  Great Lives—Chris Patten on Pope John XXIII
  Chris Patten nominates Pope John XXIII. With Professor Eamon Duffy and Matthew Parris.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Nick Fisher - Finding Fellows
  A computer expert surfs the internet for contacts. But why is he concealing his identity?
2. 19:00
  A Date With Dyall
  Jonathan Rigby celebrates the life and career of Valentine Dyall – horror's Man in Black.
3. 22:00
  Rigor Mortis—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Dr Webster meets his doppelganger - entomologist Dr Betsy, whilst Gordon hears voices.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer
  2/6The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer, of Vic and Bob fame.
5. 23:00
  Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Murder
  1/4Sara takes on a subject that fascinates and intrigues as much as it repels us...
6. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 2, Billie Holiday
  5/6Initially a hater of jazz music, the radical comedian profiles the singer and songwriter.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Nick Fisher - Finding Fellows
  A computer expert surfs the internet for contacts. But why is he concealing his identity?
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Lloyd George's Revolution
  Peter Hennessy tells how Lloyd George galvanised Britain as war leader a century ago.
3. 02:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Adam Buxton talks to Reece Shearsmith
  1/6Comedian and actor Adam Buxton talks to The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith.
4. 02:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Genforce
  1/6The management consultants work with a suspicious energy company.
5. 03:00
  Radio Active—Series 4, Gigantaquiz
  7/8Your big, big chance to take part in the station's massive quiz. Big prizes? Fat chance!
6. 03:30
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 6
  6/6There is a shocking loss on Leather Island, and Fanny gets a break.
7. 04:00
  HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau
  Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.
8. 05:30
  Great Lives—Chris Patten on Pope John XXIII
  Chris Patten nominates Pope John XXIII. With Professor Eamon Duffy and Matthew Parris.

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