BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 November 2021

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
2. 06:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre
  3/6Nico’s plans fall apart and the name ‘Buller’ looms at every turn.
3. 07:00
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Bad Boys
  3/4Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree.
4. 07:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 4, Childhood
  1/4The Scandi-com returns, starring Adam Riches and a cast of Sweden’s finest comedians.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
  1/6When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
7. 09:00
  Listomania—Pilot Episode
  Listomania - the panel show hosted by Susan Calman - exploring the world of lists.
8. 09:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Cheeky Little Number
  5/6Rosie's wine tasting for a client proves hard to swallow
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Masters - part 1
  3/10Lewis Eliot is teaching in Cambridge, when an election is called for a new Master.
10. 11:00
  Down by the River—1. Source
  1/3From the source to the estuary, Laura Barton explores how rivers have shaped us.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
  1/6When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
4. 13:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre
  3/6Nico’s plans fall apart and the name ‘Buller’ looms at every turn.
5. 14:00
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly
  3/5An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret
6. 14:15
  Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 3. Confusion
  3/5Maisie's confusion grows ever greater...
7. 14:30
  Gone to Earth—2. Cover from View
  2/2Horatio Clare explores infantry soldiers' relationship with the Brecon Beacons
8. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Masters - part 1
  3/10Lewis Eliot is teaching in Cambridge, when an election is called for a new Master.
9. 16:00
  Listomania—Pilot Episode
  Listomania - the panel show hosted by Susan Calman - exploring the world of lists.
10. 16:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Cheeky Little Number
  5/6Rosie's wine tasting for a client proves hard to swallow
11. 17:00
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Bad Boys
  3/4Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree.
12. 17:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 4, Childhood
  1/4The Scandi-com returns, starring Adam Riches and a cast of Sweden’s finest comedians.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  MR James—The Haunting of MR James, 3. The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral
  3/5A tale of likely murder, mysterious cats and ecclesiastical carvings. With Mark Gatiss.
2. 18:15
  Fresh Blood—Eat Your Heart Out by Ade Solanke
  3/10A nightclub's rap contest is overshadowed by the violent murder of the favourite.
3. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Dreaming
  Short documentaries about the imagination presented by Josie Long
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
5. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
  1/6When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
7. 20:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre
  3/6Nico’s plans fall apart and the name ‘Buller’ looms at every turn.
8. 21:00
  Down by the River—1. Source
  1/3From the source to the estuary, Laura Barton explores how rivers have shaped us.
9. 22:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 4, Childhood
  1/4The Scandi-com returns, starring Adam Riches and a cast of Sweden’s finest comedians.
10. 22:30
  Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 1
  1/4Are you a 'decent' person? Then this is the show for you as Britain is put to rights.
11. 23:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More
  2/6Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran with their critically-acclaimed confessional series.
13. 23:45
  Roger McGough's Other Half—Episode 2
  2/4Merriment, melancholy and witty wordplay. Quirky sketches and poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  MR James—The Haunting of MR James, 3. The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral
  3/5A tale of likely murder, mysterious cats and ecclesiastical carvings. With Mark Gatiss.
2. 00:15
  Fresh Blood—Eat Your Heart Out by Ade Solanke
  3/10A nightclub's rap contest is overshadowed by the violent murder of the favourite.
3. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Dreaming
  Short documentaries about the imagination presented by Josie Long
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
5. 01:30
  Death Speaks Another Language—3. The Storm Centre
  3/6Nico’s plans fall apart and the name ‘Buller’ looms at every turn.
6. 02:00
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly
  3/5An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret
7. 02:15
  Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 3. Confusion
  3/5Maisie's confusion grows ever greater...
8. 02:30
  Gone to Earth—2. Cover from View
  2/2Horatio Clare explores infantry soldiers' relationship with the Brecon Beacons
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Masters - part 1
  3/10Lewis Eliot is teaching in Cambridge, when an election is called for a new Master.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Pilot Episode
  Listomania - the panel show hosted by Susan Calman - exploring the world of lists.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Cheeky Little Number
  5/6Rosie's wine tasting for a client proves hard to swallow
12. 05:00
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Bad Boys
  3/4Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree.
13. 05:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 4, Childhood
  1/4The Scandi-com returns, starring Adam Riches and a cast of Sweden’s finest comedians.

Thursday 4 November 2021