BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 27 July 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 11
  11/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew explore the asteroid in Paddy's absence.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Kevin Maguire and Lucy Mangan
  Harriett Gilbert, Kevin Maguire and Lucy Mangan discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 1. Death Sentence
  1/5With a man due to hang, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a savage murder.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Dee Mitchell - Cordoba, 2. Hidden Motives
  2/6Reporter Dee Michell is not convinced Jenny's death is a straightforward suicide...
5. 02:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 6
  6/10A chance encounter reveals more of Diner's past.
6. 02:15
  Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food—1. Early Years
  1/5Claudia remembers her early life in Cairo and the nostalgic dishes of her childhood.
7. 02:30
  True Tales from the Crypt
  Roger Luckhurst goes in search of the original Curse of the Mummy's Tomb...
8. 03:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea
  1/3When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.
9. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Simon 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 3
  3/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams and Patricia Routledge.
11. 05:00
  Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Boredom
  3/4Helen Keen tackles the problem of boredom and the potential solution that is gamification.
12. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 6
  6/675th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Dee Mitchell - Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
  3/6When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
3. 07:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
4. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The Super Rich
  1/4Simon Evans presents a new series of comedy lectures on economics.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  14/17Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
6. 08:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—3. A Change of Medium
  3/5Colin and author Prudence defend the romantic innocence of her second novel.
7. 09:00
  Party's Over—Pilot
  What next for Britain's shortest serving and least popular PM? Stars Miles Jupp.
8. 09:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.
9. 10:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music
  2/3The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.
10. 11:00
  Charles Parker Prize—2021
  Sara Parker introduces another new generation of exceptional student feature makers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  14/17Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
2. 12:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—3. A Change of Medium
  3/5Colin and author Prudence defend the romantic innocence of her second novel.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Dee Mitchell - Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
  3/6When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
5. 14:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 7
  7/10As the news from France darkens, Lizzie has a secret she must hide from Diner.
6. 14:15
  Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food—2. Expelled
  2/5Now at art school in London, Claudia despairs of British cooking.
7. 14:30
  Was Gertrude Stein Any Good?
  I am a genius. Gertrude Stein. A genius. A genius. I. Gertrude Stein. Am I a genius?
8. 15:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music
  2/3The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.
9. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
10. 16:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.
11. 17:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
12. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The Super Rich
  1/4Simon Evans presents a new series of comedy lectures on economics.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 12
  12/20Jet and Lemmy ignore sinister audio warnings as they approach the centre of the asteroid.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—The Hallelujah Chorus
  Exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus by Handel.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  14/17Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
4. 19:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—3. A Change of Medium
  3/5Colin and author Prudence defend the romantic innocence of her second novel.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Dee Mitchell - Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
  3/6When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
7. 21:00
  Charles Parker Prize—2021
  Sara Parker introduces another new generation of exceptional student feature makers.
8. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The Super Rich
  1/4Simon Evans presents a new series of comedy lectures on economics.
9. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, The God-Given Talent
  3/6Joshua chops logs, while Cora discovers a gift for penning pornography.
10. 23:00
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Crusade Roadshow
  3/6Out and about, historic expeditions and more are on the airwaves.
11. 23:15
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 3
  3/5A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
12. 23:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Courage
  1/6Mark courageously turns his attention to the first of six virtues.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 12
  12/20Jet and Lemmy ignore sinister audio warnings as they approach the centre of the asteroid.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—The Hallelujah Chorus
  Exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus by Handel.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Dee Mitchell - Cordoba, 3. Warned Off
  3/6When reprisals begin against her, Dee recalls why she is so driven to get to the truth.
5. 02:00
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 7
  7/10As the news from France darkens, Lizzie has a secret she must hide from Diner.
6. 02:15
  Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food—2. Expelled
  2/5Now at art school in London, Claudia despairs of British cooking.
7. 02:30
  Was Gertrude Stein Any Good?
  I am a genius. Gertrude Stein. A genius. A genius. I. Gertrude Stein. Am I a genius?
8. 03:00
  Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music
  2/3The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.
9. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
10. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.
11. 05:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
12. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The Super Rich
  1/4Simon Evans presents a new series of comedy lectures on economics.

Wednesday 28 July 2021