BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 12 April 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 1. The Return of the Sun God
  1/6On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet some mysterious strangers.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir
  Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir reveal their favourite books to Harriett Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver
  The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done.
4. 01:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva
  2/8Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine.
5. 02:00
  Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 1
  1/5After some years in rural France, Jacqueline and husband Ed think about getting pigs.
6. 02:15
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
  6/10Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
7. 02:30
  Knutas on Britain
  Pipe organs, spas and hound trailing - reflections on Brits by a Finnish tango-expert.
8. 03:00
  Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 3. Not Proven
  3/3After a suicide attempt a woman has died of meningitis but DC Curran suspects foul play.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
11. 05:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle some truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
2. 06:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk
  3/8SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles
3. 07:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
4. 07:30
  Teatime—Episode 1
  1/4Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir
  16/24As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan.
6. 08:30
  One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
  1/4Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
9. 10:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—1. Calf Love
  1/9Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa.
10. 11:00
  One Foot In The Grave - A Celebration Of A Comedy Classic
  Victor Meldrew would never believe it! A celebration of the hit comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir
  16/24As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan.
2. 12:30
  One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
  1/4Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
3. 13:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
4. 13:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk
  3/8SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles
5. 14:00
  Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 2
  2/5The pigs have settled in well and have now outgrown their enclosure.
6. 14:15
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
7. 14:30
  My Pakistani Jazz Orchestra
  Izzat Majeed could have retired quietly, but he formed a Pakistani jazz ensemble instead.
8. 15:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—1. Calf Love
  1/9Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa.
9. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, Brunel University
  6/6Students from Brunel University take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
10. 16:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
11. 17:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
12. 17:30
  Teatime—Episode 1
  1/4Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet
  2/6The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica
  Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir
  16/24As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan.
4. 19:30
  One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
  1/4Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
5. 20:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
6. 20:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk
  3/8SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles
7. 21:00
  One Foot In The Grave - A Celebration Of A Comedy Classic
  Victor Meldrew would never believe it! A celebration of the hit comedy.
8. 22:00
  Teatime—Episode 1
  1/4Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.
9. 22:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holy Water
  1/6The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium.
10. 23:00
  The Pin—Series 3, Education
  1/4In a bid not to be cut, Alex and Ben are determined to prove they can be educational.
11. 23:30
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8Spoofing the royals - and chatty dinosaurs. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet
  2/6The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica
  Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
3. 01:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
4. 01:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk
  3/8SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles
5. 02:00
  Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 2
  2/5The pigs have settled in well and have now outgrown their enclosure.
6. 02:15
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
7. 02:30
  My Pakistani Jazz Orchestra
  Izzat Majeed could have retired quietly, but he formed a Pakistani jazz ensemble instead.
8. 03:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—1. Calf Love
  1/9Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa.
9. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, Brunel University
  6/6Students from Brunel University take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
10. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
11. 05:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
  1/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
12. 05:30
  Teatime—Episode 1
  1/4Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.

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