BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 4 May 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire
  John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
3. 07:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Summer of '76
  6/6Ed is befriended online by old flame Fiona - but is it wise for them to get reacquainted?
4. 07:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters
  3/10Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion
  13/20The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but gets duped!
6. 08:30
  Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased)
  3/4Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes
  5/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
8. 09:30
  1834—The Time Machine
  2/6As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.
9. 10:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
10. 11:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion
  13/20The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but gets duped!
2. 12:30
  Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased)
  3/4Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.
3. 13:00
  Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire
  John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
5. 14:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dorset
  3/5Musing on maps, socks and castles, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
6. 14:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—3. Admirers
  3/20A lascivious lawyer and a dashing captain - Becky Sharp continues to attract admirers.
7. 14:30
  Happy Days - The Children of the Stones
  Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.
8. 15:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
9. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes
  5/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
10. 16:30
  1834—The Time Machine
  2/6As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.
11. 17:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Summer of '76
  6/6Ed is befriended online by old flame Fiona - but is it wise for them to get reacquainted?
12. 17:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters
  3/10Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 3. Paradise Hazard
  3/5If Happy Valley is the perfect place to live, why are they selling it so hard?
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion
  13/20The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but gets duped!
4. 19:30
  Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased)
  3/4Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.
5. 20:00
  Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire
  John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
7. 21:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
8. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters
  3/10Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.
9. 22:30
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/5Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder.
10. 23:00
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Sophie Duker and Beat This!
  Jake Yapp and Rob Deering present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
11. 23:15
  Rosie Jones: Box Ticker—Disability
  1/4Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform.
12. 23:30
  John Peel's Shed
  This is an ode to radio, rare records and anyone who's sought solace in the wireless.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 3. Paradise Hazard
  3/5If Happy Valley is the perfect place to live, why are they selling it so hard?
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
3. 01:00
  Personal Column—No Square Deal by Eddie Maguire
  John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications
  3/5There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.
5. 02:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dorset
  3/5Musing on maps, socks and castles, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—3. Admirers
  3/20A lascivious lawyer and a dashing captain - Becky Sharp continues to attract admirers.
7. 02:30
  Happy Days - The Children of the Stones
  Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.
8. 03:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes
  5/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
10. 04:30
  1834—The Time Machine
  2/6As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.
11. 05:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Summer of '76
  6/6Ed is befriended online by old flame Fiona - but is it wise for them to get reacquainted?
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters
  3/10Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.

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