BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 28 April 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3
  3/5Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of.
2. 00:15
  Ghost Story—A Little Place Off The Edgware Road by Graham Greene
  A chilling encounter in a dark theatre leads a man to question his sanity.
3. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Ken Dodd
  5/6Mark Radcliffe reveals how Ken Dodd became one of the greatest comic acts of our time.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 3. Unofficial Investigations
  3/5Despite being ordered not to, ‘Birdie’ keeps investigating. Ruth makes her own enquiries.
5. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors
  6/8Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
6. 02:00
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 3
  3/5Whicher's prime murder suspect faces questions about the gruesome killing.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—3. Red Barn Murder
  3/5How the 1828 Red Barn Murder became a sensation of the age.
8. 02:30
  Miles Jupp and the Plot Device
  Miles Jupp investigates the Plot Device that spawned a million pulp fictions.
9. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 3. Kipps Gets Engaged
  3/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, Hans Christian Andersen
  4/7James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell.
11. 04:30
  1834—What Century Are You Living In?
  1/6After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
12. 05:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Writer in Residence
  5/6After immersing himself in popular culture, Ed gets a new job at a 'uni-collegy' thing.
13. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Dr. Phil Hammond
  2/10Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity
  4/5Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.
2. 06:30
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
3. 07:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 2
  2/6A modern single mum battles with life. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round one: Literature
  1/4Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter
  8/8Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
8. 09:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, The Redcap
  5/6The social worker has a new student - with a useful army background.
9. 10:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
  4/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
10. 10:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion
  Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts
11. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Jack Dee
  Jack Dee is castaway on a Desert Island.
12. 11:45
  Curious Cases—Series 15, A Cold Case, Part 2
  5/6From cold feet to cold water swimming, Rutherford and Fry answer your chilling questions
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter
  8/8Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity
  4/5Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.
4. 13:30
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
5. 14:00
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 4
  4/5Years after the gruesome killing there is a surprise confession.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—4. Adelaide Bartlett
  4/5A poisoning case shakes public faith in expert witnesses. Robert Glenister reads.
7. 14:30
  The Six Faces of Henry VIII
  Can Ian Hislop create a photofit image of Henry VIII from the many created down the ages?
8. 15:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
  4/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
9. 15:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion
  Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
11. 16:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, The Redcap
  5/6The social worker has a new student - with a useful army background.
12. 17:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 2
  2/6A modern single mum battles with life. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair
13. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round one: Literature
  1/4Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
  4/5Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
2. 18:15
  Ghost Story—Laura by Robert Aickman
  A beautiful and seemingly ageless woman enters Andrew’s life, then promptly disappears.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Simon Evans on JS Mill
  Comedian Simon Evans nominates JS Mill, author of On Liberty.
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
  6/6The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
5. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter
  8/8Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity
  4/5Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.
7. 20:30
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Jack Dee
  Jack Dee is castaway on a Desert Island.
9. 21:45
  Curious Cases—Series 15, A Cold Case, Part 2
  5/6From cold feet to cold water swimming, Rutherford and Fry answer your chilling questions
10. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round one: Literature
  1/4Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.
11. 22:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Hermicia
  5/6Missing for six years, Brian has stories to tell. He relives his experiences in Hermicia.
12. 23:00
  The Price of Happiness—Series 2, Middle Class Status
  2/2Quizzical everywoman and stand-up poet Kate Fox explores things she does not want in life.
13. 23:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Is ..., Introspective
  4/4Rhys reads a letter he wrote to his future self when he was 10.
14. 23:45
  Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 1, Dorrigo
  4/4Simon Munnery's comedic take on a rough tough job in Oz and battling cancer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
  4/5Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
2. 00:15
  Ghost Story—Laura by Robert Aickman
  A beautiful and seemingly ageless woman enters Andrew’s life, then promptly disappears.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Simon Evans on JS Mill
  Comedian Simon Evans nominates JS Mill, author of On Liberty.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity
  4/5Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.
5. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
6. 02:00
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 4
  4/5Years after the gruesome killing there is a surprise confession.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—4. Adelaide Bartlett
  4/5A poisoning case shakes public faith in expert witnesses. Robert Glenister reads.
8. 02:30
  The Six Faces of Henry VIII
  Can Ian Hislop create a photofit image of Henry VIII from the many created down the ages?
9. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
  4/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
10. 03:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion
  Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts
11. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
12. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, The Redcap
  5/6The social worker has a new student - with a useful army background.
13. 05:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 2
  2/6A modern single mum battles with life. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair
14. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round one: Literature
  1/4Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.

Friday 29 April 2022