BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 May 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 1. The Tender Trap
  1/5Get ready to log back on to the virtual world where you can be whoever you want to be.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie
  Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie reveal the books they love to Harriett Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene
  A rookie blackmailer is taught the ropes, but learns the pitfalls of the business.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday
  1/5Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?
5. 02:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dover to London
  1/5Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. Moving On
  1/20Orphan Becky and her friend Amelia both leave school. Narrated by Stephen Fry.
7. 02:30
  The Man From The McCarthy Agency
  The untold story of film reviewer Harold McCarthy - with Matthew Sweet
8. 03:00
  Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 1
  1/2Contemporary drama from Iran. A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 5
  5/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz in London.
10. 04:30
  Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis
  1/6Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.
11. 05:00
  Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship
  4/6A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him?
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem
  Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects
  2/5When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
3. 07:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie
  4/4Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer.
4. 07:30
  Teatime—Episode 4
  4/4Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier
  21/24Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.
6. 08:30
  One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
  4/4Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 2
  2/8Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news
8. 09:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
  2/4When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
9. 10:00
  Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2
  2/2Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Soho!
  Suggs returns to Soho to find out how this unique community functions today.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier
  21/24Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.
2. 12:30
  One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
  4/4Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
3. 13:00
  Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem
  Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects
  2/5When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
5. 14:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water
  2/5Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain
6. 14:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
7. 14:30
  The Fishwives’ Tale
  The women who overcame grief through friendship and sea shanties
8. 15:00
  Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2
  2/2Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.
9. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
10. 16:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
  2/4When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
11. 17:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie
  4/4Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer.
12. 17:30
  Teatime—Episode 4
  4/4Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 2. Make a Wish
  2/5Lioba and Kip are in the desert, dodging the shock and awe in search of a magic lamp.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Bring Him Home
  Contributors explain what 'Bring Him Home', from Les Miserables, means to them.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier
  21/24Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.
4. 19:30
  One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
  4/4Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
5. 20:00
  Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem
  Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects
  2/5When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Soho!
  Suggs returns to Soho to find out how this unique community functions today.
8. 22:00
  Teatime—Episode 4
  4/4Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
9. 22:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holiday
  4/6Writer Nick is jetting off, but his geraniums don't want him to go.
10. 23:00
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Esther Manito and Stephen Bailey
  Jake Yapp and Jessica Fostekew present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
11. 23:15
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes muses on love, life, and what might come afterwards.
12. 23:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 2. Make a Wish
  2/5Lioba and Kip are in the desert, dodging the shock and awe in search of a magic lamp.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Bring Him Home
  Contributors explain what 'Bring Him Home', from Les Miserables, means to them.
3. 01:00
  Personal Column—Evening Out by Jill Hyem
  Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him as an escort.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects
  2/5When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
5. 02:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water
  2/5Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
7. 02:30
  The Fishwives’ Tale
  The women who overcame grief through friendship and sea shanties
8. 03:00
  Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2
  2/2Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
10. 04:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
  2/4When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
11. 05:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie
  4/4Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer.
12. 05:30
  Teatime—Episode 4
  4/4Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.

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