BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 August 2021

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders
  A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa
  The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
3. 08:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
4. 08:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
  6/6Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
5. 09:00
  Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime
  Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  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
2. 12:30
  Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea
  1/4Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket
  Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.
4. 14:00
  Innes Own World—Episode 1
  1/4Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation.
5. 14:30
  Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Charity
  4/4Sara looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.
6. 15:00
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1
  1/6Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.
7. 15:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Budapest and Warsaw
  1/5Ross kicks off his comedy travelogues in the capital of Hungary.
8. 16:00
  Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders
  A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.
9. 17:30
  Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa
  The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation
  2/2Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?
2. 19:00
  Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime
  Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.
3. 22:00
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, China
  2/5The comedian visits the bustling city of Shanghai.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Sharon Horgan talks to Dennis Kelly
  6/6Writer and actress Sharon Horgan talks to theatre and TV writer Dennis Kelly.
5. 23:00
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Making it up as they go along. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches.
6. 23:30
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3
  3/4Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. The duo's sketches and songs.
7. 23:45
  The Pin—Series 2, Record
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show
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Late
1. 00:00
  Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation
  2/2Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket
  Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.
3. 02:00
  Innes Own World—Episode 1
  1/4Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation.
4. 02:30
  Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Charity
  4/4Sara looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.
5. 03:00
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1
  1/6Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.
6. 03:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Budapest and Warsaw
  1/5Ross kicks off his comedy travelogues in the capital of Hungary.
7. 04:00
  Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders
  A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.
8. 05:30
  Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa
  The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Sunday 22 August 2021