BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 12 August 2021

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out
  1/8Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
3. 07:00
  On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter
  4/4Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
  The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
6. 08:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables
  5/6It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team. Plus a former pupil is having problems.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 8, Charles Dickens
  6/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of Charles Dickens. From 2005.
8. 09:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.
9. 10:00
  The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus
  4/4A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, John Cooper Clarke
  John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
11. 11:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Relationship Status
  Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
  The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
2. 12:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables
  5/6It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team. Plus a former pupil is having problems.
3. 13:00
  The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out
  1/8Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
5. 14:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—4. Awakening
  4/10After the excitement of the night before, Smith has a rude awakening.
6. 14:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  9/10A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
7. 14:30
  Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press
  David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press
8. 15:00
  The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus
  4/4A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 8, Charles Dickens
  6/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of Charles Dickens. From 2005.
10. 16:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.
11. 17:00
  On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter
  4/4Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
12. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field
  4/5BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink
  Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
  The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
4. 19:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables
  5/6It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team. Plus a former pupil is having problems.
5. 20:00
  The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out
  1/8Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, John Cooper Clarke
  John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
8. 21:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Relationship Status
  Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?
10. 22:30
  Political Animals—Series 2, Bo and Barack
  1/4President Obama's dog Bo suffers an identity crisis.
11. 22:45
  Poets' Tree—Episode 1
  1/4Poetry classics and an unusual person trying to write poetry for the first time.
12. 23:00
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, A Very Important Visitor
  2/6With exhibits ranging from Robin Hood to tribute bands' Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
13. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/4The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field
  4/5BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink
  Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.
3. 01:00
  The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out
  1/8Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
5. 02:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—4. Awakening
  4/10After the excitement of the night before, Smith has a rude awakening.
6. 02:15
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  9/10A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
7. 02:30
  Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press
  David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press
8. 03:00
  The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus
  4/4A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 8, Charles Dickens
  6/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of Charles Dickens. From 2005.
10. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.
11. 05:00
  On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter
  4/4Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?

Friday 13 August 2021