BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 30 September 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—The Ninth Removal
  Horror legend Vincent Price relates the unnerving tale of a secretary's murderous revenge.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 22, Call Me
  4/7Short documentaries that centre around a phone line presented by Josie Long.
3. 01:00
  The Price of Silence—7. In The Know
  7/9Cold War nuclear thriller. Maxon discovers the truth about the Russian plans.
4. 01:30
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
5. 02:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 8
  8/10As the missing part of Nel's manuscript is uncovered, DS Morgan learns more about her.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Whittington - The Dock, Nuremberg—Episode 3
  3/5January 1946. Laura Knight takes a commission as war artist to the Nuremberg Trials.
7. 02:30
  The Pickwick Poppers
  Stuart Maconie talks to musicians behind 'Top of the Pops' cover albums of the 1970s.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 3. An Arrival
  3/5Jasper is convinced his nephew Edwin has been murdered by Neville Landless.
9. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield.
10. 04:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Molly's surprise pregnancy causes Doug to do something neither of them ever expected.
11. 05:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, When You're Snarling
  2/4Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.
12. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 10, Tim Downie
  6/6Outlander and Paddington star Tim Downie looks back to drama school.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint
  8/9Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?
2. 06:30
  Raffles—Series 3, 4. The Raffles Relics
  4/6The gentleman thief decides to re-equip in an unconventional manner, then joins a manhunt.
3. 07:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 1, 3. Stopped
  3/3Ex-copper Alfie Moore, invites his audience to be police officers - for one night only.
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Syd
  Arthur Smith tells the story of his father Syd, an ordinary man in extraordinary times.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/13Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 1, Mr Right
  6/8Sarah meets her daughter Clare's boyfriend, while her mother interferes.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Alan Bennett
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michele Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
8. 09:30
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
  4/5Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Football, Ian Wright
  Former footballer Ian Wright is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
  Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/13Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 1, Mr Right
  6/8Sarah meets her daughter Clare's boyfriend, while her mother interferes.
3. 13:00
  The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint
  8/9Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?
4. 13:30
  Raffles—Series 3, 4. The Raffles Relics
  4/6The gentleman thief decides to re-equip in an unconventional manner, then joins a manhunt.
5. 14:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 9
  9/10As the police search concludes, DI Townsend returns to Beckford with new evidence.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Whittington - The Dock, Nuremberg—Episode 4
  4/5Dame Laura takes a break from painting the trials to explore the city of Nuremberg.
7. 14:30
  A German Genius in Britain
  Iain Sinclair goes in search of acclaimed writer WG Sebald.
8. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
  4/5Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Alan Bennett
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michele Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
10. 16:30
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
11. 17:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 1, 3. Stopped
  3/3Ex-copper Alfie Moore, invites his audience to be police officers - for one night only.
12. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Syd
  Arthur Smith tells the story of his father Syd, an ordinary man in extraordinary times.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—An Eye for an Eye
  Even horror legend Vincent Price can't face the meal that is placed before him.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/13Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone.
4. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 1, Mr Right
  6/8Sarah meets her daughter Clare's boyfriend, while her mother interferes.
5. 20:00
  The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint
  8/9Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?
6. 20:30
  Raffles—Series 3, 4. The Raffles Relics
  4/6The gentleman thief decides to re-equip in an unconventional manner, then joins a manhunt.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Football, Ian Wright
  Former footballer Ian Wright is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
  Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Syd
  Arthur Smith tells the story of his father Syd, an ordinary man in extraordinary times.
10. 22:30
  What's Funny About...—Series 2, 2. Ian Hislop & Jimmy Mulville on Have I Got News For You
  2/6Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
11. 23:30
  Kieran Hodgson's Earworms—Series 1, Schnittke
  4/4An idiot's guide to Schnittke. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.
12. 23:45
  Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 2, Murder Men
  4/4Phil Hedley is a 'tough guy' actor who takes a job presenting documentaries on gangs.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—An Eye for an Eye
  Even horror legend Vincent Price can't face the meal that is placed before him.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
3. 01:00
  The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint
  8/9Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?
4. 01:30
  Raffles—Series 3, 4. The Raffles Relics
  4/6The gentleman thief decides to re-equip in an unconventional manner, then joins a manhunt.
5. 02:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 9
  9/10As the police search concludes, DI Townsend returns to Beckford with new evidence.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Whittington - The Dock, Nuremberg—Episode 4
  4/5Dame Laura takes a break from painting the trials to explore the city of Nuremberg.
7. 02:30
  A German Genius in Britain
  Iain Sinclair goes in search of acclaimed writer WG Sebald.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
  4/5Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Alan Bennett
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michele Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
10. 04:30
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
11. 05:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 1, 3. Stopped
  3/3Ex-copper Alfie Moore, invites his audience to be police officers - for one night only.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Syd
  Arthur Smith tells the story of his father Syd, an ordinary man in extraordinary times.

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