BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 25 September 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Blue Lenses by Daphne du Maurier—2. Survival
  2/2After a major eye operation, shocked Marda West can see things that others can't.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Always On
  Harry Eyres, Jemima Kiss and William Powers explore the consequences of hyper-connectivity
3. 01:00
  The Price of Silence—4. On Your Own
  4/9Ellsberg warns Maxon he's in grave danger.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 4. Pyramids In The Spider
  4/4Will Julie Enfield manage to escape? Final part of detective drama with Imelda Staunton.
5. 02:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 5
  5/10Louise Whittaker and Lena are forced to recall the days before, and after, Katie's death.
6. 02:15
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Witty drama capturing a family's weekly truth and reconciliation meetings. By Ben Lewis.
7. 02:30
  Mark Morris: The Wild Card of Dance
  An exclusive insight into world of the brilliant and original choreographer Mark Morris.
8. 03:00
  Anthony Burgess - Inside Mr Enderby—2. Trapped Into Marriage
  2/2Classic 1960s acerbic comedy as Enderby, mediocre poet bursts onto an unsuspecting world.
9. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Stephen Fry, Elisabeth Luard and Clarissa Dickson Wright are on Jay Rayner's menu.
10. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Babysitter
  1/6Social worker Clare must look after a 16-year-old delinquent for an evening.
11. 05:00
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Family
  4/4Jocelyn talks about family, and a spiritual medium goes over to the other side.
12. 05:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Communication
  Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Body in the Library
  The amateur sleuth sets out to discover who murdered a mystery blonde.
2. 07:30
  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. 08:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show.
4. 08:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed.
5. 09:00
  Radio Soaps
  Tim Bentinck, aka David Archer from The Archers, with the history of BBC radio soaps
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Gatsby Factor
  Sarah Churchwell investigates the enduring appeal of Gatsby on both sides of the Atlantic.
2. 12:30
  The Great Gatsby Letters
  F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
3. 13:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—Episode 1
  1/2The great American novel of the Jazz Age by F Scott Fitzgerald.
4. 15:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Lindsey Davis
  'Falco' author Lindsey Davis selects the storm from Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony.
5. 16:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Body in the Library
  The amateur sleuth sets out to discover who murdered a mystery blonde.
6. 17:30
  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?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Prisoner—Series 1, 1. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 1/2
  5/6Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 pairs him with a new arrival.
2. 18:40
  Spirit of the House by Fay Weldon
  Suspicious Christine fears for baby Emmy who is looked after by the cool Jenny.
3. 19:00
  Radio Soaps
  Tim Bentinck, aka David Archer from The Archers, with the history of BBC radio soaps
4. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  1/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
5. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 4, The Bard
  5/6The Questers get a chance to kill Lord Darkness, but face a challenge first.
6. 23:00
  The Curried Goat Show—Episode 2
  2/8'Cop Night' - and superstitions. With Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn.
7. 23:30
  Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 1, Murder
  4/4The gang must solve a murder on the Yorkshire Moors.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Prisoner—Series 1, 1. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 1/2
  5/6Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 pairs him with a new arrival.
2. 00:40
  Spirit of the House by Fay Weldon
  Suspicious Christine fears for baby Emmy who is looked after by the cool Jenny.
3. 01:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—Episode 1
  1/2The great American novel of the Jazz Age by F Scott Fitzgerald.
4. 03:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Lindsey Davis
  'Falco' author Lindsey Davis selects the storm from Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony.
5. 04:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Body in the Library
  The amateur sleuth sets out to discover who murdered a mystery blonde.
6. 05:30
  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?

Sunday 26 September 2021