BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 May 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 4. Light City
  4/5Lioba and Kip are on the rain-soaked streets of a city where crime definitely pays.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick
  Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero
3. 01:00
  Personal Column—A Honeypot with Bees On by Alan Downer
  An unusual request for a birthday present causes Derek to question his love for Adrienne.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery
  4/5The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
5. 02:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Weston-super-Mare and Beyond
  4/5The American author on getting soaked and being pestered by a passenger.
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—4. Charmer
  4/20Becky Sharp aims to charm a wealthy spinster and her handsome nephew.
7. 02:30
  Beirut's House of Barakat
  Rebecca Lloyd-Evans visits Beirut's house of memory.
8. 03:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
9. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Murder for Starters
  5/6Crime writers Robert Barnard and Lindsey Davis probe who wielded a deadly skewer.
10. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, Clare's Last Stand
  6/6The bossy social worker's nemesis Peggy issues a challenge that she can't refuse.
11. 05:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 3
  3/6The trials of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona and John Gordon-Sinclair.
12. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round two: The World
  2/4Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem
  When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic
  5/5Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.
3. 07:00
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many
  Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match
  20/26Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens.
6. 08:30
  Married—Series 2, Churlish
  1/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 7
  7/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Millport—Series 2, Avowal
  3/6How will village disputes be solved if no-one is talking to each other?
9. 10:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor
  2/2Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Machynlleth Comedy Festival
  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present comedy podcasts from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match
  20/26Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens.
2. 12:30
  Married—Series 2, Churlish
  1/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.
3. 13:00
  Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem
  When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic
  5/5Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.
5. 14:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales
  5/5Soaking up culture and off to a pub, the American author concludes his journey.
6. 14:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—5. London
  5/20Becky travels to London with the ailing spinster Miss Crawley. Narrated by Stephen Fry.
7. 14:30
  Mr Cole Comes to Kensington
  Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
8. 15:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor
  2/2Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.
9. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 7
  7/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
10. 16:30
  Millport—Series 2, Avowal
  3/6How will village disputes be solved if no-one is talking to each other?
11. 17:00
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
12. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many
  Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 5. Dark Star
  5/5Lioba and Kip hit the dark side, and their biggest test yet.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker
  Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match
  20/26Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens.
4. 19:30
  Married—Series 2, Churlish
  1/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.
5. 20:00
  Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem
  When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic
  5/5Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Machynlleth Comedy Festival
  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present comedy podcasts from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
8. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many
  Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.
9. 22:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions
10. 23:00
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2022, Simon Munnery and Toussaint Douglass
  Jake Yapp presents highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
11. 23:15
  Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 2, 1. Racism
  Stand-up Ken Cheng takes a look at British Chinese culture...
12. 23:30
  The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—The Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase 2022
  Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a showcase with some of the festival's best acts.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 5. Dark Star
  5/5Lioba and Kip hit the dark side, and their biggest test yet.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Roger Whittaker
  Singer Roger Whittaker shares his fascination for the wildlife of East Africa and Wales.
3. 01:00
  Personal Column—Third Girl Wanted by Jill Hyem
  When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic
  5/5Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.
5. 02:00
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales
  5/5Soaking up culture and off to a pub, the American author concludes his journey.
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—5. London
  5/20Becky travels to London with the ailing spinster Miss Crawley. Narrated by Stephen Fry.
7. 02:30
  Mr Cole Comes to Kensington
  Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
8. 03:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor
  2/2Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.
9. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 7
  7/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
10. 04:30
  Millport—Series 2, Avowal
  3/6How will village disputes be solved if no-one is talking to each other?
11. 05:00
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many
  Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.

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