BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 2 November 2021

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  MR James—The Haunting of MR James, 1. The Mezzotint
  1/5A mysterious engraving reveals a disturbing story. With Mark Gatiss.
2. 00:15
  Fresh Blood—A Fare to Remember by Dan Muirden
  1/10When London cabbie Tony picks up a fare, the journey takes him a bit too close to home.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen
  Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen compare favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
4. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye
  6/6The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.
5. 01:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—1. Felix Bontemps Must Die
  1/6A French student is on-the-run in 1960s England so has to take drastic measures.
6. 02:00
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—1. The Erlking
  1/5A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle.
7. 02:15
  Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 1. Divorce
  1/5Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie is drawn into their bitter struggle.
8. 02:30
  Laughter Close To Tears
  Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Time of Hope
  1/10Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green guest in the comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
12. 05:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 2: Just Do It
  2/4The team discover their Protein Team campaign has gone viral. And not in a good way.
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Evelyn Mok, Dr Alun Withey and Allan Scott.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
  1/8The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
2. 06:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police
  2/6Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.
3. 07:00
  Polyoaks—Series 5, Easy GPeasy
  4/6The dysfunctional GP surgery is threatened with investigation for not being average.
4. 07:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 3, Black History
  3/4The Malawian comedian explores the divisive global issue of Black History.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13It's a special musical comedy extravaganza - 'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'.
6. 08:30
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy
  1/6Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 59, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  3/6Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Conscience of the Rich
  2/10Lewis Eliot gets caught up in a political scandal engulfing the family of his best friend.
10. 11:00
  A History of Ghosts (Omnibus)—Part 2
  2/2Kirsty Logan continues her exploration of the evolution of Ghost Lore.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13It's a special musical comedy extravaganza - 'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'.
2. 12:30
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy
  1/6Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
  1/8The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
4. 13:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police
  2/6Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.
5. 14:00
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—2. Mr Pettinger's Demon
  2/5A priest is sent to investigate the incumbent at a remote parish church.
6. 14:15
  Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 2. A New Governess
  2/5Maisie forms a strong bond with her new governess.
7. 14:30
  Gone to Earth—1. The Fan Dance
  1/2Horatio Clare discovers how infantry soldiers are shaped by the Brecon Beacons' landscape
8. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Conscience of the Rich
  2/10Lewis Eliot gets caught up in a political scandal engulfing the family of his best friend.
9. 16:00
  Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/13Sarah Millican's panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.
10. 16:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  3/6Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party.
11. 17:00
  Polyoaks—Series 5, Easy GPeasy
  4/6The dysfunctional GP surgery is threatened with investigation for not being average.
12. 17:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 3, Black History
  3/4The Malawian comedian explores the divisive global issue of Black History.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  MR James—The Haunting of MR James, 2. Casting the Runes
  2/5A curse is passed on by a curiously inscribed slip of paper. With Mark Gatiss
2. 18:15
  Fresh Blood—Absolute Silence by Ed Harris
  2/10After years of silence, Josh regains his hearing. But does it answer all his prayers?
3. 18:30
  Soul Music—Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
  Exploring the hymn that inspires campaigners, charity workers and reformed alcoholics.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13It's a special musical comedy extravaganza - 'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'.
5. 19:30
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Don't Gush, Nancy
  1/6Father wants to move abroad, but Winston's not his usual chipper self.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
  1/8The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
7. 20:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police
  2/6Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.
8. 21:00
  A History of Ghosts (Omnibus)—Part 2
  2/2Kirsty Logan continues her exploration of the evolution of Ghost Lore.
9. 22:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 3, Black History
  3/4The Malawian comedian explores the divisive global issue of Black History.
10. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans.
11. 23:00
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
  2/4The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
12. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Gambling Fever
  1/6Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
13. 23:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Big Head
  1/6The president of Uruguay arrives at the Quando brothers' hair salon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  MR James—The Haunting of MR James, 2. Casting the Runes
  2/5A curse is passed on by a curiously inscribed slip of paper. With Mark Gatiss
2. 00:15
  Fresh Blood—Absolute Silence by Ed Harris
  2/10After years of silence, Josh regains his hearing. But does it answer all his prayers?
3. 00:30
  Soul Music—Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
  Exploring the hymn that inspires campaigners, charity workers and reformed alcoholics.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
  1/8The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
5. 01:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—2. Wanted by the Police
  2/6Hoping to make amends for his crime, Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.
6. 02:00
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—2. Mr Pettinger's Demon
  2/5A priest is sent to investigate the incumbent at a remote parish church.
7. 02:15
  Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 2. A New Governess
  2/5Maisie forms a strong bond with her new governess.
8. 02:30
  Gone to Earth—1. The Fan Dance
  1/2Horatio Clare discovers how infantry soldiers are shaped by the Brecon Beacons' landscape
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Conscience of the Rich
  2/10Lewis Eliot gets caught up in a political scandal engulfing the family of his best friend.
10. 04:00
  Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/13Sarah Millican's panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.
11. 04:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  3/6Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party.
12. 05:00
  Polyoaks—Series 5, Easy GPeasy
  4/6The dysfunctional GP surgery is threatened with investigation for not being average.
13. 05:30
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 3, Black History
  3/4The Malawian comedian explores the divisive global issue of Black History.

Wednesday 3 November 2021