BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 16 June 2022

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 1. ScreeWees are for Real?
  1/3Can computer game addict Johnny Maxwell save an alien planet from the comfort of his bed?
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Arthur Askey
  1/4'Big-hearted', but also a comedic radical. Mark Radcliffe the Liverpool-born comic.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 2. A Case of Hard Times
  2/4When fraud strikes a pub quiz, the landlord calls in Steven J Blackburn to crack the scam.
4. 01:30
  Unofficial Rosie—3. Back Against the Wall
  3/6A row over privatisation and private eye Rosie has doubts over a death.
5. 02:00
  Jaws by Peter Benchley—8. 'It's attacking the boat!'
  8/10Day two of the hunt, and tensions are rising on board
6. 02:15
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 8. Missing at Sea
  8/20Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea.
7. 02:30
  A Menace to Society
  Lifelong fan Danny Wallace celebrates the Beano comic in its 75th anniversary year.
8. 03:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement
  3/3Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.
9. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington.
10. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The TV Stars
  2/4With Rabbi Sue set for the small screen, Rabbi Abraham takes a different route. From 1999.
11. 05:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs
  2/4Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.
12. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
2. 06:30
  Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill
  4/6Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death.
3. 07:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  1/3A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 5, The Living Museum
  4/6In a bid to show off the town's historic heritage, Milton makes an exhibition of himself.
5. 08:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/7Frankie reminisces about an ill-fated trip to Casablanca.
6. 08:30
  Visiting Julia—Other People
  3/6With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto?
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Will Smith and Robin Ince.
8. 09:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe
  6/6War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer?
9. 10:00
  Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—1. The Birth
  1/2Boston 1642. Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red letter "A" for adultery.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Americans, Alice Walker
  From Beethoven to Stevie Wonder, author Alice Walker shares her castaway choices.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Serpent's Stare
  Looking at why underground animals have evolved differently from those on the surface.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/7Frankie reminisces about an ill-fated trip to Casablanca.
2. 12:30
  Visiting Julia—Other People
  3/6With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto?
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
4. 13:30
  Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill
  4/6Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death.
5. 14:00
  Jaws by Peter Benchley—9. 'The fish is too much for us.'
  9/10Peter Benchley's classic 1974 novel, and one of the most terrifying movies of all time.
6. 14:15
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 9. Mischief, Arrogance and Ambition
  9/20Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager.
7. 14:30
  Burlesque Legends
  Mat Fraser meets the former showgirls coming out of retirement and getting back on stage.
8. 15:00
  Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—1. The Birth
  1/2Boston 1642. Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red letter "A" for adultery.
9. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Will Smith and Robin Ince.
10. 16:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe
  6/6War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer?
11. 17:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  1/3A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
12. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 5, The Living Museum
  4/6In a bid to show off the town's historic heritage, Milton makes an exhibition of himself.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 2. I’ll See You in My Hallucinations
  2/3The ScreeWee Captain asks Johnny to lead them, but the Gunnery Officer has other ideas.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Russell Kane on Evelyn Waugh
  Comedian Russell Kane nominates novelist Evelyn Waugh, with Ann Pasternak Slater helping
3. 19:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/7Frankie reminisces about an ill-fated trip to Casablanca.
4. 19:30
  Visiting Julia—Other People
  3/6With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto?
5. 20:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
6. 20:30
  Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill
  4/6Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Americans, Alice Walker
  From Beethoven to Stevie Wonder, author Alice Walker shares her castaway choices.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Serpent's Stare
  Looking at why underground animals have evolved differently from those on the surface.
9. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 5, The Living Museum
  4/6In a bid to show off the town's historic heritage, Milton makes an exhibition of himself.
10. 22:30
  DMs Are Open—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official host BBC Radio 4 Extra’s new open-door sketch show.
11. 23:00
  The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Adventure-Bakers make a time-strudel and travel through history.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sunil Patel 3/3
  Iain Lee chats to Sunil Patel.
13. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Smoked Meat
  2/4Mean John Weak battles to roll out an urgent global website.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 2. I’ll See You in My Hallucinations
  2/3The ScreeWee Captain asks Johnny to lead them, but the Gunnery Officer has other ideas.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Russell Kane on Evelyn Waugh
  Comedian Russell Kane nominates novelist Evelyn Waugh, with Ann Pasternak Slater helping
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
4. 01:30
  Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill
  4/6Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death.
5. 02:00
  Jaws by Peter Benchley—9. 'The fish is too much for us.'
  9/10Peter Benchley's classic 1974 novel, and one of the most terrifying movies of all time.
6. 02:15
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 9. Mischief, Arrogance and Ambition
  9/20Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager.
7. 02:30
  Burlesque Legends
  Mat Fraser meets the former showgirls coming out of retirement and getting back on stage.
8. 03:00
  Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—1. The Birth
  1/2Boston 1642. Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red letter "A" for adultery.
9. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Will Smith and Robin Ince.
10. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe
  6/6War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer?
11. 05:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  1/3A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
12. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 5, The Living Museum
  4/6In a bid to show off the town's historic heritage, Milton makes an exhibition of himself.

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