BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 16
  16/20Captain Jet Morgan and the Discovery crew ambush the Lunar Controller.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Val McDermid and Alex Horne
  Harriett Gilbert, Val McDermid and Alex Horne discuss their favourite books. From 2012.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 1. The Little Things
  1/8Paul Temple faces peril linking mystery deaths with a disappearance.
4. 01:30
  Peeler—1. The New Force
  1/6The new Metropolitan Police force is unpopular sparking deep political unrest.
5. 02:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Summer Opens Out
  1/5A nostalgic celebration of summertime in twentieth century Britain.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—1. The Landlady and Her Lovers
  1/10Recently widowed Eirlys Richards welcomes a new guest at her lively boarding house.
7. 02:30
  Summer Over England
  An evocation from the BBC Archive of summers past, of long grass and long days and rain.
8. 02:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
  David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Tove Jansson - The Summer Book
  Amanda Dalton dramatises Tove Jansson's atmospheric novel. With Sophia Jansson.
10. 03:45
  Summer Taste—Italian Ice Cream
  Charlotte Mendelson describes her passion for raspberry sorbet and chocolate ice cream.
11. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
12. 04:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Sessions and John Wells.
13. 05:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
14. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 1
  1/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
2. 06:30
  Peeler—2. Riots
  2/6PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
3. 07:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics
  2/4Funny man Andy Hamilton looks at his lifetime relationship with politics.
4. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
  2/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
6. 08:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—4. I Thought I'd Never Stop
  4/5Roache & Brewer has two big hits on its hands – for all the wrong reasons.
7. 09:00
  Party's Over—Series 1, Road Trip
  1/5New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
8. 09:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
  Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
10. 10:45
  Summer Taste—The Pastry Knife
  Sophie Grigson recreates the apple pie which brings back memories of Tessa Hadley's Nana.
11. 11:00
  The Last Seaside Orchestra
  The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
12. 11:45
  Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
2. 12:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—4. I Thought I'd Never Stop
  4/5Roache & Brewer has two big hits on its hands – for all the wrong reasons.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
4. 13:30
  Peeler—2. Riots
  2/6PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
5. 14:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—The People You Were Stuck With
  2/5A wistful celebration of school summer holidays and the companions who made them.
6. 14:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef
  2/10Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand the formidable Theda.
7. 14:30
  Natural Histories—Cricket
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with crickets and tunes in to their songs.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
  Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
9. 15:45
  Summer Taste—The Pastry Knife
  Sophie Grigson recreates the apple pie which brings back memories of Tessa Hadley's Nana.
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Al Murray and Isy Suttie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 16:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
12. 17:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics
  2/4Funny man Andy Hamilton looks at his lifetime relationship with politics.
13. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
  2/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 17
  17/20With few resources available, Jet and his crew race to make radio contact.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Dvorak's New World Symphony
  Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
4. 19:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—4. I Thought I'd Never Stop
  4/5Roache & Brewer has two big hits on its hands – for all the wrong reasons.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
6. 20:30
  Peeler—2. Riots
  2/6PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
7. 21:00
  The Last Seaside Orchestra
  The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
8. 21:45
  Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
9. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
  2/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
10. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, Over the Rainbow
  4/6Mary discovers that there's no place like home. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton.
11. 23:00
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Headless - Civil War Radio
  4/6English Civil War reports as they happen - with all the decapitations and more.
12. 23:15
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 4
  4/5Musing on old cuppas and paying with Fool's Gold. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
13. 23:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Patience
  2/6Mark takes a breath to examine the virtue of holding your horses.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 17
  17/20With few resources available, Jet and his crew race to make radio contact.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Dvorak's New World Symphony
  Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
4. 01:30
  Peeler—2. Riots
  2/6PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
5. 02:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—The People You Were Stuck With
  2/5A wistful celebration of school summer holidays and the companions who made them.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef
  2/10Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand the formidable Theda.
7. 02:30
  Natural Histories—Cricket
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with crickets and tunes in to their songs.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
  Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
9. 03:45
  Summer Taste—The Pastry Knife
  Sophie Grigson recreates the apple pie which brings back memories of Tessa Hadley's Nana.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Al Murray and Isy Suttie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
12. 05:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics
  2/4Funny man Andy Hamilton looks at his lifetime relationship with politics.
13. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
  2/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.

Wednesday 4 August 2021