BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 11 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London
  8/8With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
3. 07:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Engagement with Mr Hogarth
  5/6Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when Mr Hogarth comes to Edinburgh.
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest
  3/20The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 3, Talking Shop
  3/6Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
  5/6Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
9. 10:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
10. 11:00
  Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again?
  1/3A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest
  3/20The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 3, Talking Shop
  3/6Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London
  8/8With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
5. 14:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—3. Visit
  3/105 November 1746, New York. Smith pays a visit to the Lovell's house on Golden Hill.
6. 14:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness
  8/10Will starstruck 16-year-old Joyce escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry?
7. 14:30
  On the Trail of the Templars
  Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.
8. 15:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
9. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
10. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
  5/6Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
11. 17:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Engagement with Mr Hogarth
  5/6Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when Mr Hogarth comes to Edinburgh.
12. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition
  3/5The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 21, From the Heart
  2/6Josie Long presents short documentaries about desire, love and heartbreak.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest
  3/20The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife.
4. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 3, Talking Shop
  3/6Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London
  8/8With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
7. 21:00
  Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again?
  1/3A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.
8. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
9. 22:30
  Life on Egg—Series 1, Whale
  6/6Crisis comes to The Egg when the prison is attacked by a pair of mating whales.
10. 22:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Edinburgh
  2/6The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival.
11. 23:00
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Travels at sea, a magazine for NIMBYs and faking your way in abseiling.
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/8Rising Damp legend Don Warrington joins Peter Curran and Patrick Marber in the dark.
13. 23:45
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Wales
  4/4Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer has a very special announcement to make.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition
  3/5The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 21, From the Heart
  2/6Josie Long presents short documentaries about desire, love and heartbreak.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London
  8/8With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
5. 02:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—3. Visit
  3/105 November 1746, New York. Smith pays a visit to the Lovell's house on Golden Hill.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness
  8/10Will starstruck 16-year-old Joyce escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry?
7. 02:30
  On the Trail of the Templars
  Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.
8. 03:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
9. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
  5/6Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
11. 05:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Engagement with Mr Hogarth
  5/6Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when Mr Hogarth comes to Edinburgh.
12. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.

Thursday 12 August 2021