BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 17 January 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Fire Inside by Nick Stafford
  A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter.
2. 00:45
  The Shoreline at Sunset by Ray Bradbury
  Two beachcombers discover a strange creature.
3. 01:00
  Owl Sense by Miriam Darlington (Omnibus)
  Author Miriam Darlington immerses herself in a world of owls.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Olivia Newton-John
  The singer chooses 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' by Dionne Warwick and her own song 'Gaia'.
5. 02:20
  How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 11
  Martha’s clients have made few changes to their circumstances.
6. 03:30
  Laurel and Hardy on Tour
  The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
7. 04:00
  Laurel and Hardy by Tom McGrath
  Starring Robbie Coltrane as Oliver Hardy and John Sessions as Stan Laurel.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Suckers! Poet and Parasite
  Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off
  5/7An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is!
2. 06:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good
  1/5Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.
3. 07:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science
  5/6With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
5. 08:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/13Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours.
6. 08:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud
  3/5The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
8. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad
  2/6An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.
9. 10:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 8, It Takes Time
  38/48Manoush Zomorodi explores alternatives to our era of instant gratification
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Jack Dee
  Comedian Jack Dee chooses Petula Clark and John Otway and Wild Willy Barratt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/13Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours.
2. 12:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud
  3/5The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.
3. 13:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off
  5/7An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is!
4. 13:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good
  1/5Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.
5. 14:00
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood
  1/5Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/5Skye is usually on Dexter-duty but now she's got nothing to do.
7. 14:30
  The Qatar Philharmonic
  Razia Iqbal tells the story of the first western symphony orchestra in the Gulf.
8. 15:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.
9. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
10. 16:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad
  2/6An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.
11. 17:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science
  5/6With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.
12. 17:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—1. The Secret of the Growing Gold
  1/5Tales from the mind of Bram Stoker. Fair hair becomes an unusual tool of marital revenge.
2. 18:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—6. Storm Warning
  6/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 18:30
  A Good Read—Ricky Ross and Tom Heap
  Singer Ricky Ross and presenter Tom Heap discuss books with Harriet Gilbert
4. 19:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/13Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours.
5. 19:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud
  3/5The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.
6. 20:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off
  5/7An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is!
7. 20:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good
  1/5Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.
8. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 8, It Takes Time
  38/48Manoush Zomorodi explores alternatives to our era of instant gratification
9. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Jack Dee
  Comedian Jack Dee chooses Petula Clark and John Otway and Wild Willy Barratt.
10. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
11. 22:30
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
12. 22:45
  Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 1, The Birthing Project
  2/4Lenny Henry stars in this tale about an alien who had an unfortunate experience on Earth.
13. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 3
  3/10Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines, in a tough week for the PM.
14. 23:30
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3
  3/4Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—1. The Secret of the Growing Gold
  1/5Tales from the mind of Bram Stoker. Fair hair becomes an unusual tool of marital revenge.
2. 00:15
  The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—6. Storm Warning
  6/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Ricky Ross and Tom Heap
  Singer Ricky Ross and presenter Tom Heap discuss books with Harriet Gilbert
4. 01:00
  Stand By For West—Battle for Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off
  5/7An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is!
5. 01:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good
  1/5Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.
6. 02:00
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood
  1/5Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/5Skye is usually on Dexter-duty but now she's got nothing to do.
8. 02:30
  The Qatar Philharmonic
  Razia Iqbal tells the story of the first western symphony orchestra in the Gulf.
9. 03:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad
  2/6An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.
12. 05:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science
  5/6With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.

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