BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 4 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
2. 06:30
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  3/6Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
3. 07:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Sojourn with Mr Swift
  4/6Jonathan Swift unwittingly creates his masterpiece with the aid of the secret society.
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 3, Material Values
  2/6Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic over Roger losing his job.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
9. 10:00
  Summer With Monika by Roger McGough
  Dramatisation of poet Roger McGough's iconic, magical tale of love in the 1960s
10. 10:35
  Postscript: Summer With Monika by Roger McGough
  Poet Roger McGough reveals who Monika - the muse of his 1960s poem about love - really was
11. 10:45
  Summer Taste—Sardines
  Author Tim Pears recalls cooking potatoes, a tin of sardines and an unidentified herb.
12. 11:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End
  3/3Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 3, Material Values
  2/6Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic over Roger losing his job.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
4. 13:30
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  3/6Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
5. 14:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Where You Happened To Be
  3/5A joyful celebration of school holidays in twentieth century Britain.
6. 14:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier
  3/10Frustrated hotel manager Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business venture
7. 14:30
  Dreaming By the Pool
  Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool.
8. 15:00
  Summer With Monika by Roger McGough
  Dramatisation of poet Roger McGough's iconic, magical tale of love in the 1960s
9. 15:35
  Postscript: Summer With Monika by Roger McGough
  Poet Roger McGough reveals who Monika - the muse of his 1960s poem about love - really was
10. 15:45
  Summer Taste—Sardines
  Author Tim Pears recalls cooking potatoes, a tin of sardines and an unidentified herb.
11. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
12. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
13. 17:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Sojourn with Mr Swift
  4/6Jonathan Swift unwittingly creates his masterpiece with the aid of the secret society.
14. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 18
  18/20With the Martians in pursuit, Jet and the crew try desperately to get a message to Earth.
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 20, The Archivist
  7/7Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about record keepers.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
4. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 3, Material Values
  2/6Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic over Roger losing his job.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
6. 20:30
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  3/6Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
7. 21:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End
  3/3Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.
8. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
9. 22:30
  Life on Egg—Series 1, Stand-In
  5/6When Peter goes on training, Harry has to contend with a brutally efficient replacement.
10. 22:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Problems
  1/6The comedian muses on the secret of life, and the mysteries of destiny and fate.
11. 23:00
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5An unusual travel diary, very dangerous racing and faking skiing downhill.
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/8Patrick Marber and Peter Curran chase the random thoughts that occur just before sleep.
13. 23:45
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Ireland
  3/4The country singer and global activist searches for her forebears in Ireland.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 18
  18/20With the Martians in pursuit, Jet and the crew try desperately to get a message to Earth.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 20, The Archivist
  7/7Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about record keepers.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
4. 01:30
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  3/6Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
5. 02:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Where You Happened To Be
  3/5A joyful celebration of school holidays in twentieth century Britain.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier
  3/10Frustrated hotel manager Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business venture
7. 02:30
  Dreaming By the Pool
  Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool.
8. 03:00
  Summer With Monika by Roger McGough
  Dramatisation of poet Roger McGough's iconic, magical tale of love in the 1960s
9. 03:35
  Postscript: Summer With Monika by Roger McGough
  Poet Roger McGough reveals who Monika - the muse of his 1960s poem about love - really was
10. 03:45
  Summer Taste—Sardines
  Author Tim Pears recalls cooking potatoes, a tin of sardines and an unidentified herb.
11. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
12. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
13. 05:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Sojourn with Mr Swift
  4/6Jonathan Swift unwittingly creates his masterpiece with the aid of the secret society.
14. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.

Thursday 5 August 2021