BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 12 October 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—1. The Seeds of Creation
  1/6Can a corporation's new plant strain mutation bring relief to famine-stricken countries?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Meg Rosoff and Sara Pascoe
  Harriett Gilbert is joined by Meg Rosoff and Sara Pascoe to discuss the books they love.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 6. The Engineer's Thumb
  6/7Can the sleuth solve the mystery behind an engineer's injury? From 1960.
4. 01:30
  The Dark Island—1. Escape
  1/6A plot to run an escape route for defectors from Britain is exposed in the Outer Hebrides.
5. 02:00
  A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—6. Hold the Front Page
  6/10Playwright John Osborne's theatrical aspirations.
6. 02:15
  John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—6. The Revolutionary Front
  6/10Reed visits the revolutionary frontline with the Bolshevik commander-in-chief.
7. 02:30
  Peter and the Wolf
  Pianist and entertainer Rainer Hersch assesses the classic children's musical.
8. 03:00
  Douglas Livingstone—Road to Oxford
  The story of a missing student set against the rowdy May Day celebrations in Oxford.
9. 03:45
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering, Chris Corcoran and Tom Allen in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Pam's absent hubby returns, so Merv faces a double-dilemma.
12. 05:00
  Man at the Helm—Episode 3
  3/4The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 7. The Illustrious Client
  7/7Why is the sleuth asked to intervene in a matter of the heart?
2. 06:30
  The Dark Island—2. Risk
  2/6Officer Jim Nicholson risks his life investigating the spy torpedo.
3. 07:00
  Polyoaks—Series 5, The Ghosts of Patients Present
  1/6The staff at Polyoaks surgery fight on through the bureaucracy. Stars Nigel Planer.
4. 07:30
  The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard to guess celebs' ages are Suzi Ruffell, Andrew Hunter Murray and Sophie Duker
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/13In a bona disguise, master spy Kenneth Horne trails the missing World Cup.
6. 08:30
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 2
  2/4As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 6
  6/8Andy Zaltzman and the panel pick apart the week's headlines.
8. 09:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
9. 10:00
  Douglas Livingstone—Road to Lautrec
  Romance set at a garlic festival in Lautrec. With Cheryl Campbell and Robin Ellis.
10. 10:45
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
11. 11:00
  Pieces of Britney—7. Groundhog Day
  Pandora Sykes revisits the events leading to Britney's conservatorship and its key players
12. 11:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Leona Lewis
  Singer Leona Lewis chooses 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Roberta Flack.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/13In a bona disguise, master spy Kenneth Horne trails the missing World Cup.
2. 12:30
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 2
  2/4As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium?
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 7. The Illustrious Client
  7/7Why is the sleuth asked to intervene in a matter of the heart?
4. 13:30
  The Dark Island—2. Risk
  2/6Officer Jim Nicholson risks his life investigating the spy torpedo.
5. 14:00
  A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—7. Kindly Leave the Stage
  7/10The famous playwright remembers his first faltering steps towards his calling.
6. 14:15
  John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—7. Counter-Revolution
  7/10Bryant is caught up in a vicious street battle.
7. 14:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Reunion in Central Park
  Paul Gambaccini discovers the stories behind the concert that almost didn't happen.
8. 15:00
  Douglas Livingstone—Road to Lautrec
  Romance set at a garlic festival in Lautrec. With Cheryl Campbell and Robin Ellis.
9. 15:45
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 7, The University of Liverpool
  6/6Students from the University of Liverpool take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 16:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
12. 17:00
  Polyoaks—Series 5, The Ghosts of Patients Present
  1/6The staff at Polyoaks surgery fight on through the bureaucracy. Stars Nigel Planer.
13. 17:30
  The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard to guess celebs' ages are Suzi Ruffell, Andrew Hunter Murray and Sophie Duker
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—2. The Devil's Harvest
  2/6As fires erupt, why is Ralph Exon's new plant strain mutation growing so rapidly?
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Lili Marlene
  The impact of wartime favourite 'Lili Marlene', made famous by Marlene Dietrich.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/13In a bona disguise, master spy Kenneth Horne trails the missing World Cup.
4. 19:30
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 2
  2/4As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium?
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 7. The Illustrious Client
  7/7Why is the sleuth asked to intervene in a matter of the heart?
6. 20:30
  The Dark Island—2. Risk
  2/6Officer Jim Nicholson risks his life investigating the spy torpedo.
7. 21:00
  Pieces of Britney—7. Groundhog Day
  Pandora Sykes revisits the events leading to Britney's conservatorship and its key players
8. 21:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Leona Lewis
  Singer Leona Lewis chooses 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Roberta Flack.
9. 22:00
  The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard to guess celebs' ages are Suzi Ruffell, Andrew Hunter Murray and Sophie Duker
10. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, George Washington
  3/6Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington.
11. 23:00
  Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Sara Pascoe, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
12. 23:30
  The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Bean's Odyssey
  1/3In an epic journey, Sean Bean attempts to save his castle, his wife and his phone contract
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—2. The Devil's Harvest
  2/6As fires erupt, why is Ralph Exon's new plant strain mutation growing so rapidly?
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Lili Marlene
  The impact of wartime favourite 'Lili Marlene', made famous by Marlene Dietrich.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 7. The Illustrious Client
  7/7Why is the sleuth asked to intervene in a matter of the heart?
4. 01:30
  The Dark Island—2. Risk
  2/6Officer Jim Nicholson risks his life investigating the spy torpedo.
5. 02:00
  A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—7. Kindly Leave the Stage
  7/10The famous playwright remembers his first faltering steps towards his calling.
6. 02:15
  John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—7. Counter-Revolution
  7/10Bryant is caught up in a vicious street battle.
7. 02:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Reunion in Central Park
  Paul Gambaccini discovers the stories behind the concert that almost didn't happen.
8. 03:00
  Douglas Livingstone—Road to Lautrec
  Romance set at a garlic festival in Lautrec. With Cheryl Campbell and Robin Ellis.
9. 03:45
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 7, The University of Liverpool
  6/6Students from the University of Liverpool take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
12. 05:00
  Polyoaks—Series 5, The Ghosts of Patients Present
  1/6The staff at Polyoaks surgery fight on through the bureaucracy. Stars Nigel Planer.
13. 05:30
  The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard to guess celebs' ages are Suzi Ruffell, Andrew Hunter Murray and Sophie Duker

Wednesday 13 October 2021