BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
  1/5A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Ed Douglas and Andy Cave
  Harriett Gilbert, Andy Cave and Ed Douglas discuss three favourite books. From 2012.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham
  6/8An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it?
4. 01:30
  Peeler—6. Breaking Point
  6/6As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point. With Mick Ford and James Booth.
5. 02:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—1. Arrival
  1/10November 1st, 1746. A traveller arrives at the port of New York, on urgent business.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—6. The Punch and Judy Man
  6/10Joyce auditions for Professor Broadbent's Punch and Judy Show with disastrous consequences
7. 02:30
  A Last Excuse Me Dance
  The first reunion in 70 years of writer Shirley Hughes and her 1940s dancing partner
8. 03:00
  The Tree of Liberty—1. Friends in High Places
  1/4France 1791: A girl is murdered in Amiens. Is there a cover-up? Stars David Calder.
9. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon 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 5
  5/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
11. 05:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet. Can his pig beat a rower in a feat of speed?
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2
  2/7Comedians 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, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
3. 07:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, The Human Body
  3/4Andy remembers an awkward visit to the GP when he was a student. From 2017.
4. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre
  3/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery
  16/17Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind?
6. 08:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—5. Writer's Block
  5/5Colin helps an old author having problems, and Janet has doubts about a new one.
7. 09:00
  Party's Over—Series 1, New Party
  2/5New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
8. 09:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The arrival of Nigel and Michael's father sparks more havoc. From October 2005.
9. 10:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—999 - Which Service Do You Require?
  Ian Sansom dials up the story of the 999 service, launched in 1937.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery
  16/17Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind?
2. 12:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—5. Writer's Block
  5/5Colin helps an old author having problems, and Janet has doubts about a new one.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
5. 14:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—2. Walking
  2/10Fresh off the boat in New York, Smith takes a walk along the Broad-Way.
6. 14:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—7. The Town Clerk
  7/10Will Owain Owen, the town clerk of Llantwit-on-Sea, get away with his financial scam?
7. 14:30
  In Godzilla's Footsteps
  Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011
8. 15:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
9. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner, Holly Walsh and Richard Herring ponder history’s funniest moments.
10. 16:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The arrival of Nigel and Michael's father sparks more havoc. From October 2005.
11. 17:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, The Human Body
  3/4Andy remembers an awkward visit to the GP when he was a student. From 2017.
12. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre
  3/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
  2/5The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Violin Concerto
  An exploration of how Beethoven's Violin Concerto has touched and changed people's lives.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery
  16/17Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind?
4. 19:30
  Take Me To Your Reader—5. Writer's Block
  5/5Colin helps an old author having problems, and Janet has doubts about a new one.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—999 - Which Service Do You Require?
  Ian Sansom dials up the story of the 999 service, launched in 1937.
8. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre
  3/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
9. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, Them Thar Hills
  5/6Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold.
10. 23:00
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Mad - Georgian Radio
  5/6Full Age of Enlightenment updates, plus the Earl of Sandwich lives up to his name.
11. 23:15
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 5
  5/5Musings on a footkerchief and a forest full of girls. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
12. 23:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Generosity
  3/6Mark spoils us with a look at the virtue of generosity.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
  2/5The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Violin Concerto
  An exploration of how Beethoven's Violin Concerto has touched and changed people's lives.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
5. 02:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—2. Walking
  2/10Fresh off the boat in New York, Smith takes a walk along the Broad-Way.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—7. The Town Clerk
  7/10Will Owain Owen, the town clerk of Llantwit-on-Sea, get away with his financial scam?
7. 02:30
  In Godzilla's Footsteps
  Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011
8. 03:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
9. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner, Holly Walsh and Richard Herring ponder history’s funniest moments.
10. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The arrival of Nigel and Michael's father sparks more havoc. From October 2005.
11. 05:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, The Human Body
  3/4Andy remembers an awkward visit to the GP when he was a student. From 2017.
12. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre
  3/4Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.

Wednesday 11 August 2021