BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 2 April 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Microcosm by JC Wilsher
  An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern.
2. 00:15
  Heidi Amsinck Stories—5. The Crying
  5/5Jens thinks his new apartment is a bargain, until the noises start.
3. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, West Side Story
  4/4The behind-the-scenes arguments, dubbings and overruns of the film that won 10 Oscars.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
5. 01:30
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 2. The Reigate Squires
  2/7The detective goes to convalesce in Surrey but his skills are soon put to the test.
6. 02:00
  The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 5
  5/10Greer heads out with the Loci team for drinks on a Friday night.
7. 02:15
  Life Lines—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Ambulance call handler Carrie never knows how any emergencies might impact her.
8. 02:30
  The Cult of King Tut
  Patricia Clavin explores the cult of Egyptomania in the 1920s.
9. 03:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages
  4/4Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 3
  3/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  Bookcases—Series 2, Great Expectations
  2/4Ailing Victorian publishers Spavin and Spavin hope Charles Dickens can save them.
12. 05:00
  All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4An opportunity for Maggie to have a bit of a lie down soon gets a bit fraught.
13. 05:30
  Desolation Jests—Episode 1
  1/4David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark and quirky post-apocalyptic sketch show.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Nancy Mitford - Love in a Cold Climate
  A glamorous invitation sees Fanny emerge into the 1920s world of an aristocratic family.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Tej Lalvani on Richard Feynman
  Tej Lalvani nominates the physicist and bongo playing Richard Feynman as his great life.
3. 08:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, EM Forster
  1/7James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell.
4. 08:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—The Ambassador
  2/5The Dublin theatrical costumiers tackle a cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh.
5. 09:00
  Inside the Music: From Score to Encore
  An exploration of the world of orchestral music making, from score to encore.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  My Favorite Husband—The Quiz Show
  Lucille Ball and Richard Denning star as Liz and George. Vintage US comedy from 1948.
2. 12:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, Letter From America
  1/6The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—When Courtney Met Chris
  Courtney Pine talks to trombonist Chris Barber about his life's work
4. 14:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Danny Baker
  1/6Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. With Danny Baker.
5. 14:30
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8Tackling burglars - and TV war reports revealed. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.
6. 15:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
  1/6Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
7. 15:30
  Delve Special—Series 2, Double Agent Russell Nicholson
  4/4Reporter David Lander interviews the notorious spy at his luxury home in Bulgaria.
8. 16:00
  Nancy Mitford - Love in a Cold Climate
  A glamorous invitation sees Fanny emerge into the 1920s world of an aristocratic family.
9. 17:30
  Great Lives—Tej Lalvani on Richard Feynman
  Tej Lalvani nominates the physicist and bongo playing Richard Feynman as his great life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  H Rider Haggard - King Solomon's Mines—Episode 2
  2/2Tim McInnerny stars in a classic adventure - the quest for the legendary diamond mines.
2. 19:00
  Inside the Music: From Score to Encore
  An exploration of the world of orchestral music making, from score to encore.
3. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez
  2/6Alex and his five-piece band explore the body.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Bill Bailey Interviews Simon Pegg
  6/6One feisty funny man grills another in the tag talk show.
5. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Tommy Cockles
  5/6Legendary comedian Tommy Cockles is stunned when Mallard manager Ron has no idea who he is
6. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Winner
  1/5Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun.
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Late
1. 00:00
  H Rider Haggard - King Solomon's Mines—Episode 2
  2/2Tim McInnerny stars in a classic adventure - the quest for the legendary diamond mines.
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—When Courtney Met Chris
  Courtney Pine talks to trombonist Chris Barber about his life's work
3. 02:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Danny Baker
  1/6Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. With Danny Baker.
4. 02:30
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8Tackling burglars - and TV war reports revealed. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.
5. 03:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
  1/6Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
6. 03:30
  Delve Special—Series 2, Double Agent Russell Nicholson
  4/4Reporter David Lander interviews the notorious spy at his luxury home in Bulgaria.
7. 04:00
  Nancy Mitford - Love in a Cold Climate
  A glamorous invitation sees Fanny emerge into the 1920s world of an aristocratic family.
8. 05:30
  Great Lives—Tej Lalvani on Richard Feynman
  Tej Lalvani nominates the physicist and bongo playing Richard Feynman as his great life.

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