BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 18 May 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 1
  1/4A teenager is hired as Death's apprentice, and tries to alter the course of history.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—The Way You Look Tonight
  The Way You Look Tonight was made popular by Fred Astaire in the 1936 film, Swing Time.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 7. Miss Climpson Investigates
  7/7Lord Peter Wimsey enlists help to try and solve the puzzling murder mystery.
4. 01:30
  The House—Series 2, 7. Jobs for the Boys
  7/8Chief Whip Charles faces a power struggle with the PM over a junior appointment.
5. 02:00
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler—2. 1977
  2/10It is 1977, and student Willa makes an impulsive decision.
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—12. Plans
  12/20Becky has plans to deal with an uncertain financial future.
7. 02:30
  Passing The Hat
  Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.
8. 03:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 2
  2/3Daphne's friendship with Hari deepens as Britain's relations with India grow more volatile
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Sindhu Vee, Sir Paul Nurse and Rowan Pelling.
10. 04:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Thanks for the Memory
  4/4Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration?
11. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
12. 05:30
  Just William - Live!—William and the Musician
  Martin Jarvis performs a comic classic at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 1. The Chiromantist
  1/3On a visit to Lady Windermere, a palmist reveals the dashing Lord's murderous fate.
2. 06:30
  The House—Series 2, 8. Curtains
  8/8Charles Bannister is offered a new position but then hears news from Oxford.
3. 07:00
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 2. The Peril of the Poisoned Puddle
  2/4The catering sleuth from Slough is on the trail of a missing bridesmaid. Stars Meera Syal.
4. 07:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Lucy Porter
  8/10Comic Lucy Porter confesses romantic disasters and an untold secret to Stephen Mangan,
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
6. 08:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Happy New Year
  1/4The London flatmates throw a party, with a date to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
8. 09:30
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
9. 10:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 3
  3/3Daphne and Hari's relationship is brought to a painful conclusion.
10. 11:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 3. Goodness Gracious Me and On the Hour
  3/3Paul 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 Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
2. 12:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Happy New Year
  1/4The London flatmates throw a party, with a date to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.
3. 13:00
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 1. The Chiromantist
  1/3On a visit to Lady Windermere, a palmist reveals the dashing Lord's murderous fate.
4. 13:30
  The House—Series 2, 8. Curtains
  8/8Charles Bannister is offered a new position but then hears news from Oxford.
5. 14:00
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler—3. 1997
  3/10It is 1997, and Willa's life is about to change forever.
6. 14:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—13. Tactics
  13/20Becky and Rawdon make a tactical visit to relatives, and Becky finds a new companion.
7. 14:30
  Mr Capra Goes to Hollywood
  An exploration of the filmmaker Frank Capra's enduring vision of the American dream.
8. 15:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 3
  3/3Daphne and Hari's relationship is brought to a painful conclusion.
9. 16:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
10. 16:30
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
11. 17:00
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 2. The Peril of the Poisoned Puddle
  2/4The catering sleuth from Slough is on the trail of a missing bridesmaid. Stars Meera Syal.
12. 17:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Lucy Porter
  8/10Comic Lucy Porter confesses romantic disasters and an untold secret to Stephen Mangan,
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 2
  2/4Death sends the teenager to collect three lives, but one of them belongs to a princess.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
4. 19:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Happy New Year
  1/4The London flatmates throw a party, with a date to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.
5. 20:00
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 1. The Chiromantist
  1/3On a visit to Lady Windermere, a palmist reveals the dashing Lord's murderous fate.
6. 20:30
  The House—Series 2, 8. Curtains
  8/8Charles Bannister is offered a new position but then hears news from Oxford.
7. 21:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 3. Goodness Gracious Me and On the Hour
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
8. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Lucy Porter
  8/10Comic Lucy Porter confesses romantic disasters and an untold secret to Stephen Mangan,
9. 22:30
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Pedantic 'Gardener's Question Time' and an enchanted stationery cupboard.
10. 23:00
  All the World's a Globe—1. The Creation
  1/8The National Theatre of Brent tells the chaotic and noisy story of life on Earth.
11. 23:15
  The Goldfish Bowl—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8As their owners move house, Anton and Liam go on a little holiday
12. 23:30
  King Cutler—King Cutler II
  2/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 2
  2/4Death sends the teenager to collect three lives, but one of them belongs to a princess.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 01:00
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 1. The Chiromantist
  1/3On a visit to Lady Windermere, a palmist reveals the dashing Lord's murderous fate.
4. 01:30
  The House—Series 2, 8. Curtains
  8/8Charles Bannister is offered a new position but then hears news from Oxford.
5. 02:00
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler—3. 1997
  3/10It is 1997, and Willa's life is about to change forever.
6. 02:15
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—13. Tactics
  13/20Becky and Rawdon make a tactical visit to relatives, and Becky finds a new companion.
7. 02:30
  Mr Capra Goes to Hollywood
  An exploration of the filmmaker Frank Capra's enduring vision of the American dream.
8. 03:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 3
  3/3Daphne and Hari's relationship is brought to a painful conclusion.
9. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
10. 04:30
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
11. 05:00
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 2. The Peril of the Poisoned Puddle
  2/4The catering sleuth from Slough is on the trail of a missing bridesmaid. Stars Meera Syal.
12. 05:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Lucy Porter
  8/10Comic Lucy Porter confesses romantic disasters and an untold secret to Stephen Mangan,

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