BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 7 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—My Own Private Utopia
  Amanda Mitchison, Rob Penn and Tobias Jones reach for a perfect world. From 2010.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
4. 01:30
  Peeler—5. Blaggard
  5/6The blackmail plot is rumbled, but Quin and Maria seem as far apart as ever.
5. 02:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Journeys Abroad
  5/5British summers are about to change forever with the arrival of the foreign holiday.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen
  5/10The local deckchair attendant is being victimised by the fishing community. But why?
7. 02:30
  Sand Between the Toes
  Memories of the pleasures and pains of holidays on the south coast between the Wars.
8. 03:00
  Anton Chekhov - Wild Honey—Episode 2
  2/2Platonov seems to gain the admiration of all the women he knows. Who will he end up with?
9. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell.
10. 04:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
11. 05:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library
  1/4The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Tessa Coates: Resting Witch Face
  Tessa Coates explores the rise in modern witchcraft in young women.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Gary Kemp on EW Godwin
  Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin.
3. 08:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
4. 08:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
5. 09:00
  The Rudest Man in Britain
  The rudest man in Britain explores the legacy of former broadcasting star Gilbert Harding.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
2. 12:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Katy is a mum. Daniel has a new job. Lucy is jealous.
3. 13:00
  The Last Seaside Orchestra
  The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
4. 13:45
  Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
5. 14:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Announcement
  1/6Sitcom in which Josh Howie comes to terms with the impending birth of his first child.
6. 14:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything
  1/6Wander around the galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. From 2004.
7. 15:00
  Masala FM—Episode 6
  6/6It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?
8. 15:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 2, Karl Marx
  6/6The comedian gives his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher
9. 16:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Gary Kemp on EW Godwin
  Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Honore de Balzac - The Mysterious Mansion
  Balzac uncovers the grisly tale that lies behind the ruins of La Grande Breteche.
2. 19:00
  The Rudest Man in Britain
  The rudest man in Britain explores the legacy of former broadcasting star Gilbert Harding.
3. 22:00
  Rigor Mortis—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6A department store drama means the pathology team must work on Christmas Day.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Vic Reeves talks to Olivia Colman
  4/6Vic Reeves, of Vic and Bob fame, talks to Bafta Award-winning actress Olivia Colman.
5. 23:00
  Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Territory
  3/4Why do we have such a visceral reaction when someone intrudes on our personal space?
6. 23:30
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
  1/4Time management, and some special detectives. The duo star in sketches and songs.
7. 23:45
  The Pin—Series 2, Award
  1/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Honore de Balzac - The Mysterious Mansion
  Balzac uncovers the grisly tale that lies behind the ruins of La Grande Breteche.
2. 01:00
  The Last Seaside Orchestra
  The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
3. 01:45
  Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
4. 02:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Announcement
  1/6Sitcom in which Josh Howie comes to terms with the impending birth of his first child.
5. 02:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything
  1/6Wander around the galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. From 2004.
6. 03:00
  Masala FM—Episode 6
  6/6It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?
7. 03:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 2, Karl Marx
  6/6The comedian gives his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher
8. 04:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
9. 05:30
  Great Lives—Gary Kemp on EW Godwin
  Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin.

Sunday 8 August 2021