BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 6 January 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
  1/2A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, The Shadow Knows
  5/5The history of Walter Gibson's legendary force against evil, featuring Orson Welles.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 3. The Miracle of Lestrange
  3/6The GP finds himself undermined when a faith healer arrives in Levenford.
4. 01:30
  Detective—Series 4, 8. On the Run
  8/8Brook and Tully have an armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve.
5. 02:00
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—3. Masterpiece
  3/5Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece: the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales.
6. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Skye's getting stressed about leaving Dexter with Jak when she goes on her school trip.
7. 02:30
  Asian Weddings: Something Gold, Nothing Borrowed, Everything New
  Yasmeen Khan explores the bling-filled world of the British Asian wedding.
8. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party
  3/4Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 10, William Shakespeare
  1/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Sabrina Broadbent
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Rosie's company runs a poetry competition. Stars Prunella Scales.
11. 05:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
12. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, New Year Resolutions
  8/8Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 4. Birth and Death
  4/6The GP's modernisation upsets Cameron, as Mrs Todd's condition worsens.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 1. Shockwaves
  1/6A disturbing murder on a Brighton beach is set to cause government shockwaves.
3. 07:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, The Perfect Fit; Audience Q&A
  6/6The series ends with an essay about David's fashion sense and an audience Q&A session.
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/4Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
  Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  4/8Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Mean Streets
  5/6Clare takes a homeless survey, and Brian sets up a stag night.
9. 10:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton
  4/4Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Ed Sheeran
  Ed Sheeran, singer-songwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
11. 11:45
  Curious Cases—Series 13, The Mesmerist
  1/6Is hypnotism real? Drs Rutherford and Fry find out by visiting a hypnotist
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
  Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  4/8Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
3. 13:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 4. Birth and Death
  4/6The GP's modernisation upsets Cameron, as Mrs Todd's condition worsens.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 1. Shockwaves
  1/6A disturbing murder on a Brighton beach is set to cause government shockwaves.
5. 14:00
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—4. Telford On Tour
  4/5After completing his masterpiece, Telford revolutionised access to the Scottish Highlands.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/5Skye's a horrible person, that horrible things happen to. And she knows she deserves it.
7. 14:30
  Rosa And Leos
  The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.
8. 15:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton
  4/4Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.
9. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
10. 16:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Mean Streets
  5/6Clare takes a homeless survey, and Brian sets up a stag night.
11. 17:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, The Perfect Fit; Audience Q&A
  6/6The series ends with an essay about David's fashion sense and an audience Q&A session.
12. 17:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/4Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—2. The Deal
  2/2The ghoulish Vanderhausen seals his deal with Rose's uncle and takes her away.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Cornelia Parker on Marcel Duchamp
  Marcel Duchamp, father of conceptual art, is fellow artist Cornelia Parker's great life.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
  Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
4. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  4/8Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
5. 20:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 4. Birth and Death
  4/6The GP's modernisation upsets Cameron, as Mrs Todd's condition worsens.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 1. Shockwaves
  1/6A disturbing murder on a Brighton beach is set to cause government shockwaves.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Ed Sheeran
  Ed Sheeran, singer-songwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
8. 21:45
  Curious Cases—Series 13, The Mesmerist
  1/6Is hypnotism real? Drs Rutherford and Fry find out by visiting a hypnotist
9. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/4Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.
10. 22:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—Richard III Rebothered
  The Penny Dreadfuls return to right some wrongs for the much-maligned Richard III.
11. 23:15
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 4
  4/5Including the tale of a yellow fly and shoplifting with a twist.
12. 23:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—2. The Deal
  2/2The ghoulish Vanderhausen seals his deal with Rose's uncle and takes her away.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Cornelia Parker on Marcel Duchamp
  Marcel Duchamp, father of conceptual art, is fellow artist Cornelia Parker's great life.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 4. Birth and Death
  4/6The GP's modernisation upsets Cameron, as Mrs Todd's condition worsens.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 1. Shockwaves
  1/6A disturbing murder on a Brighton beach is set to cause government shockwaves.
5. 02:00
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—4. Telford On Tour
  4/5After completing his masterpiece, Telford revolutionised access to the Scottish Highlands.
6. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/5Skye's a horrible person, that horrible things happen to. And she knows she deserves it.
7. 02:30
  Rosa And Leos
  The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.
8. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton
  4/4Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.
9. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
10. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Mean Streets
  5/6Clare takes a homeless survey, and Brian sets up a stag night.
11. 05:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, The Perfect Fit; Audience Q&A
  6/6The series ends with an essay about David's fashion sense and an audience Q&A session.
12. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/4Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.

Friday 7 January 2022