BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 13 January 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—3. The Dress
  3/5A solicitor finds that a revealing scarlet dress becomes an issue in his love life.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—3. Crisis
  3/10Potent and playful drama about a world without antibiotics.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, As My Whimsy Takes Me
  1/5Professor Jeffrey Richards delves into the casebook of Lord Peter Wimsey.
4. 01:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 2. Terror for a Bride
  2/7In a mysterious case of blackmail, Inspector West hunts a missing honeymooning bride.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 5. Corpse
  5/6It appears the murder victim is not dead after all, so whose body is lying on the slab?
6. 02:00
  Born Lippy by Jo Brand—3. Being Kind
  3/5Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/5Skye is worried about Scarlett. But she can't leave Dexter.
8. 02:30
  The Sound of Space
  Dr Lucie Green takes a sonic tour of the Universe, revealing the hidden sounds of space.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 10, John Le Carré
  2/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but how green is the sponsor?
12. 05:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
  3/3After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.
13. 05:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 1: Parties
  1/4Comedian Ellie Taylor takes a look at parties and why, she reckons, they should be banned.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 3. Shadow on a Millionaire
  3/7Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
3. 07:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig
  1/4Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside.
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/4Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Foolproof Fool
  Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 25/07/1978
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his guests to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Doolah's Choice
  6/6Bossy Clare sticks her oar in Helen's wedding and Megan's home birth.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss
  3/3Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Kylie Minogue
  Kylie Minogue is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
11. 11:45
  Curious Cases—Series 13, The Periodic Problem
  2/6How do you discover a new chemical element?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Foolproof Fool
  Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
3. 13:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 3. Shadow on a Millionaire
  3/7Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
5. 14:00
  Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes
  4/5Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/5Scarlett makes everything seem easy. But with Dex, it's hard.
7. 14:30
  Homer, Hagrid and the Incredible Hulk
  Ben Hammersley investigates fictional universes, from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones
8. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss
  3/3Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
9. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 25/07/1978
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his guests to spot the mistakes.
10. 16:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Doolah's Choice
  6/6Bossy Clare sticks her oar in Helen's wedding and Megan's home birth.
11. 17:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig
  1/4Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside.
12. 17:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/4Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—4. The Paradise Garden
  4/5Joan keeps on plundering exotic plants despite the warnings of a strange voice.
2. 18:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—4. The Choice
  4/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Louise Richardson on Daniel O'Connell
  Louise Richardson nominates Daniel O'Connell, hero of Catholic emancipation in 1829.
4. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Foolproof Fool
  Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity.
5. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
6. 20:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 3. Shadow on a Millionaire
  3/7Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face.
7. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Kylie Minogue
  Kylie Minogue is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
9. 21:45
  Curious Cases—Series 13, The Periodic Problem
  2/6How do you discover a new chemical element?
10. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/4Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.
11. 22:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Gelbetia
  1/6Missing for years, Brian has plenty of bizarre adventures to share...
12. 23:00
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4An Archers convention, a live pitbull on the Today programme and a Popmaster crisis.
13. 23:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—4. The Paradise Garden
  4/5Joan keeps on plundering exotic plants despite the warnings of a strange voice.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—4. The Choice
  4/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Louise Richardson on Daniel O'Connell
  Louise Richardson nominates Daniel O'Connell, hero of Catholic emancipation in 1829.
4. 01:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 3. Shadow on a Millionaire
  3/7Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
6. 02:00
  Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes
  4/5Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/5Scarlett makes everything seem easy. But with Dex, it's hard.
8. 02:30
  Homer, Hagrid and the Incredible Hulk
  Ben Hammersley investigates fictional universes, from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss
  3/3Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 25/07/1978
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his guests to spot the mistakes.
11. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Doolah's Choice
  6/6Bossy Clare sticks her oar in Helen's wedding and Megan's home birth.
12. 05:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig
  1/4Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside.
13. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/4Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.

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