BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—4. Watermark
  4/5Searching for footage clues, 'coolhunter' Cayce locates the menacing Baranov.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa
  The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
3. 01:00
  The House—Series 1, 6. Time for a Change?
  6/8The Opposition are thinking of changing their leader and Charles and Juliet have lunch.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
5. 02:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—9. Arrest
  9/10A devastating accident has occurred and Smith finds himself in court.
6. 02:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 4. Fears
  4/10Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want.
7. 02:30
  The First Private Eye
  Val McDermid investigates the Glasgow-born man who gave the world the term "private eye".
8. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 2, The Bride
  1/3Can a marriage between two warring families finally bring peace?
9. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr, John O'Farrell and David Quantick
10. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.
11. 05:00
  Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea
  1/4Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Imran Yusuf: Relabelled
  Comedian Imran Yusuf does some soul-searching about what it means to be a 'man'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor
  7/8A spy in their midst - but who can it be?
2. 06:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
3. 07:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest
  3/4The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life
4. 07:30
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots
  4/20The platoon take action when Mainwaring becomes obsessed with their feet.
6. 08:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
7. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
8. 09:30
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
9. 10:00
  The Great Scott—Series 2, Ivanhoe
  2/3Ivanhoe rescued King Richard I during the Crusades but has since disappeared.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week
  Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots
  4/20The platoon take action when Mainwaring becomes obsessed with their feet.
2. 12:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
3. 13:00
  The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor
  7/8A spy in their midst - but who can it be?
4. 13:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
5. 14:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—10. Resolution
  10/10The true nature of Smith's quest becomes clear. But is it all as it seems?
6. 14:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
  5/10Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
7. 14:30
  Trollope
  Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the remarkable life of Anthony Trollope.
8. 15:00
  The Great Scott—Series 2, Ivanhoe
  2/3Ivanhoe rescued King Richard I during the Crusades but has since disappeared.
9. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
10. 16:30
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
11. 17:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest
  3/4The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life
12. 17:30
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—5. Moscow
  5/5In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—I Don't Know
  Dominic Arkwright discusses admitting uncertainty with his panel.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots
  4/20The platoon take action when Mainwaring becomes obsessed with their feet.
4. 19:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
5. 20:00
  The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor
  7/8A spy in their midst - but who can it be?
6. 20:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week
  Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
9. 22:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Mel and Vicki encounter a flight simulator offering more than flying lessons.
10. 23:00
  Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 4
  4/4The show that looks behind-the-scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist.
11. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Nambitrea
  5/6The consultants advise an African finance minister, and Ryan carries a package.
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Late
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—5. Moscow
  5/5In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—I Don't Know
  Dominic Arkwright discusses admitting uncertainty with his panel.
3. 01:00
  The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor
  7/8A spy in their midst - but who can it be?
4. 01:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
5. 02:00
  Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—10. Resolution
  10/10The true nature of Smith's quest becomes clear. But is it all as it seems?
6. 02:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
  5/10Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
7. 02:30
  Trollope
  Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the remarkable life of Anthony Trollope.
8. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 2, Ivanhoe
  2/3Ivanhoe rescued King Richard I during the Crusades but has since disappeared.
9. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
10. 04:30
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
11. 05:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest
  3/4The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life
12. 05:30
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.

Saturday 21 August 2021