BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 2 October 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Blind Man's Bluff
  Chilling tale of an eerie passenger who joins Vincent Price on a train heading west.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Games People Play
  Dominic Arkwright and guests wonder if we grow old because we forget to play.
3. 01:00
  The Price of Silence—9. The Price
  9/9Cold War thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who will win the deadly game of "nuclear poker"?
4. 01:30
  Raffles—Series 3, 5. The Knees of the Gods
  5/6As if life wasn't perilous enough, Raffles and Bunny join the army and head for Africa.
5. 02:00
  Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 10
  10/10The truth behind the deaths of the women in the Drowning Pool is revealed.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Whittington - The Dock, Nuremberg—Episode 5
  5/5Dame Laura's painting of the trial is almost finished.
7. 02:30
  Small Presses, Big Ideas
  Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 5. Redress
  5/5Neville Landless, whom Jasper thinks killed Edwin, has been found stabbed to death.
9. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
10. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Adoption
  2/6It's noisy new neighbours for the social worker - but what is her rich sister after?
11. 05:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens
  1/41938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Powerhouse
  Jessica Fostekew's award-nominated stand-up show about big strong strength.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold
  Miss Madrigal brings calm to a household, but what is she hiding? From 1968.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
3. 08:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield.
4. 08:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Molly's surprise pregnancy causes Doug to do something neither of them ever expected.
5. 09:00
  Some of Our Archives Were Missing with Stuart Maconie
  Stuart Maconie retrieves lost shows from the BBC radio archive.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Alan Bennett
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michele Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
2. 12:30
  Man at the Helm—1. New Man
  1/4The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man.
3. 13:00
  Pieces of Britney—5. Chaotic
  Pandora Sykes navigates the media narratives around Britney, once she has a family
4. 13:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Frankie Bridge
  The Saturdays singer selects Marvin Gaye's 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine'.
5. 14:00
  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.
6. 14:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Ezekiel is Kidnapped
  1/6Ezekiel upsets the Baltimore rebels in the 1775 American sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton.
7. 15:00
  The Sofa of Time—There's Gravy in My Locker
  1/6Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.
8. 15:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—The Firesign Theatre
  2/4An exclusive performance by cult comedy troupe The Firesign Theatre.
9. 16:00
  The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold
  Miss Madrigal brings calm to a household, but what is she hiding? From 1968.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Prisoner—Series 1, 2. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 2/2
  6/6Number 6 takes Number 8 to be a kindred spirit and, together, they plan an escape.
2. 18:40
  The Cat Jumps by Elizabeth Bowen
  Harold and Jocelyn buy Rose Hill. The last occupier murdered his wife...
3. 19:00
  Some of Our Archives Were Missing with Stuart Maconie
  Stuart Maconie retrieves lost shows from the BBC radio archive.
4. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Nick Helm
  2/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest Nick Helm.
5. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 4, The Great Escape
  6/6The Questers discover the Sword of Asnagar. But will it help or hinder them?
6. 23:00
  The Curried Goat Show—Episode 3
  3/8Dan Gaster, Ben Silburn, Will Ing and Susie Blake star in the sketch-bonanza.
7. 23:30
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Prisoner—Series 1, 2. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 2/2
  6/6Number 6 takes Number 8 to be a kindred spirit and, together, they plan an escape.
2. 00:40
  The Cat Jumps by Elizabeth Bowen
  Harold and Jocelyn buy Rose Hill. The last occupier murdered his wife...
3. 01:00
  Pieces of Britney—5. Chaotic
  Pandora Sykes navigates the media narratives around Britney, once she has a family
4. 01:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Frankie Bridge
  The Saturdays singer selects Marvin Gaye's 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine'.
5. 02:00
  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.
6. 02:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Ezekiel is Kidnapped
  1/6Ezekiel upsets the Baltimore rebels in the 1775 American sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton.
7. 03:00
  The Sofa of Time—There's Gravy in My Locker
  1/6Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.
8. 03:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—The Firesign Theatre
  2/4An exclusive performance by cult comedy troupe The Firesign Theatre.
9. 04:00
  The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold
  Miss Madrigal brings calm to a household, but what is she hiding? From 1968.
10. 05:30
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.

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