BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 23 September 2021

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 3
  3/3The mysterious powers of the alien children start to become destructive.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 22, Tarot
  3/7Short documentaries inspired by the tarot deck. Presented by Josie Long.
3. 01:00
  The Price of Silence—2. The Catch
  2/9Maxon has a meeting with Ellsberg in Toronto.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
5. 02:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 3
  3/10The results of Nel Abbott's postmortem come as a shock to her sister and daughter.
6. 02:15
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Witty drama capturing a family's weekly truth and reconciliation meetings.
7. 02:30
  Arch Rivals
  Felicity Finch balances the claims of rival ballet shoe makers
8. 03:00
  Joseph Roth - The Radetzky March—2. The Outpost
  2/2At his posting near the Russian border, Carl's life is about to take a turn for the worse.
9. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show.
10. 04:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed.
11. 05:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, Love on the Brain
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.
12. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 10, Sofie Hagen
  5/6Comedian Sofie Hagen shares tales of dodgy poems, boy and Westlife.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons
  3/9Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
3. 07:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 1, 2. People's Rights
  2/3Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales from the coppering front line.
4. 07:30
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/13Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden and David Hatch
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 1, Gossip
  5/8Rumours abound as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire together.
7. 09:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
8. 09:30
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  2/6How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
9. 10:00
  Anthony Burgess - Inside Mr Enderby—1. Mediocre Poet and Bad Verse
  1/2The 1960s misadventures of a drunken poet in a world of chaos - and bad verse.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2023, John Motson
  Football commentator John Motson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/13Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden and David Hatch
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 1, Gossip
  5/8Rumours abound as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire together.
3. 13:00
  The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons
  3/9Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
5. 14:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 4
  4/10On the day of her sister's funeral, Jules is surprised by a face from the past.
6. 14:15
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Witty drama capturing a family's weekly truth and reconciliation meetings. By Ben Lewis.
7. 14:30
  Beardyman and the Mimics
  Beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's best sound-mimics.
8. 15:00
  Anthony Burgess - Inside Mr Enderby—1. Mediocre Poet and Bad Verse
  1/2The 1960s misadventures of a drunken poet in a world of chaos - and bad verse.
9. 16:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
10. 16:30
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  2/6How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
11. 17:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 1, 2. People's Rights
  2/3Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales from the coppering front line.
12. 17:30
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Blue Lenses by Daphne du Maurier—1. Clarity
  1/2After major eye surgery, Marda discovers that her vision has a frightening new clarity.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Sue Cameron on Emma of Normandy
  Twice queen of England and mother of two kings, but have you heard of Emma of Normandy?
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/13Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden and David Hatch
4. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 1, Gossip
  5/8Rumours abound as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire together.
5. 20:00
  The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons
  3/9Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2023, John Motson
  Football commentator John Motson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
9. 22:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
10. 22:30
  What's Funny About...—Series 2, 1. Ricky Gervais on The Office
  1/6Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
11. 23:30
  Kieran Hodgson's Earworms—Series 1, Glazunov
  3/4An idiot's guide to Glazunov. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.
12. 23:45
  Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 2, Lemar's Clean Sheet
  3/4Another macabre tale from Lenny Henry in which a mechanic naively joins the Klu Klux Klan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Blue Lenses by Daphne du Maurier—1. Clarity
  1/2After major eye surgery, Marda discovers that her vision has a frightening new clarity.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Sue Cameron on Emma of Normandy
  Twice queen of England and mother of two kings, but have you heard of Emma of Normandy?
3. 01:00
  The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons
  3/9Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
5. 02:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 4
  4/10On the day of her sister's funeral, Jules is surprised by a face from the past.
6. 02:15
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Witty drama capturing a family's weekly truth and reconciliation meetings. By Ben Lewis.
7. 02:30
  Beardyman and the Mimics
  Beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's best sound-mimics.
8. 03:00
  Anthony Burgess - Inside Mr Enderby—1. Mediocre Poet and Bad Verse
  1/2The 1960s misadventures of a drunken poet in a world of chaos - and bad verse.
9. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
10. 04:30
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  2/6How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
11. 05:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 1, 2. People's Rights
  2/3Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales from the coppering front line.
12. 05:30
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

Friday 24 September 2021