BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 24 July 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Anita Sullivan - Rock of Eye
  Three elderly tailors discover that the bespoke suit they're making has mysterious powers.
2. 00:45
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Lost Hearts
  2/5A young orphan is given a home by his elderly cousin. Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—God Bless the Prince of Wales
  The explosive story of Prince Charles' investiture - a pivotal moment in British politics.
4. 02:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Assistant
  1/6Hell is overcrowded, so Satan decides it's time to hire some help. Stars Andy Hamilton.
5. 02:30
  Ability—Series 2, Disability Exam
  1/4Matt has cerebral palsy and is disabled. But does the benefits inspector agree?
6. 03:00
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6When Eva opens her heart to the press, the rest of the staff get taken to the cleaners.
7. 03:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4A Buddhist pest control expert can't bring himself to kill pests. With Sanjeev Bhaskar.
8. 04:00
  Stephen Gallagher - Chimera
  Brutal killings at the isolated and secretive Jenner Clinic spark a government hush up.
9. 05:30
  Great Lives—Matt Lucas on Freddie Mercury
  Matt Lucas chooses Freddie Mercury
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Melmoth by Sarah Perry (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Hoffman’s manuscript describes shameful and terrifying experiences.
2. 07:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Charlie Higson
  The comedian chooses tracks by the Velvet Underground and Randy Newman.
3. 07:20
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  EM Forster's witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
4. 08:30
  Floggit's—From 16/11/1956
  Shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get a large dog that doesn't understand English.
5. 09:00
  The Code of the Woosters—Strange Behaviour of a Curate
  5/7Bertie and Jeeves find themselves on the top of a wardrobe
6. 09:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Off The Hook
  1/6Could Terry end up back in prison after his community centre success? Stars Karl Howman.
7. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BBC Proms 2022, Chris Packham
  From Bowie to The Smiths. Naturalist and presenter Chris Packham's castaway choices.
8. 10:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face
  Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
9. 11:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 13, I See You
  6/8True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixon introduces stories about perspective.
10. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Charlie Higson
  The comedian chooses tracks by the Velvet Underground and Randy Newman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Darkness Visible
  Daljit Nagra explores the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
3. 13:00
  How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb (Omnibus)
  Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Peter White
  Broadcaster Peter White chooses 'Ma She's Making Eyes At Me' by Marie Adams.
5. 14:20
  Mary Brunton - Self Control (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Loved by two very different men, Laura Montreville must choose between passion and virtue.
6. 15:30
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
7. 16:00
  The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico
  A disfigured artist and a young girl help a wounded bird during Second World War horrors.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Darkness Visible
  Daljit Nagra explores the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 17:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fear on 4—Series 3, 8. Dance in the Underworld
  8/8The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him.
2. 18:30
  Night Terrace—Series 2, 8. Home Again
  8/8Anastasia Black has finally found the perfect place to settle down. Or has she?
3. 19:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 13, I See You
  6/8True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixon introduces stories about perspective.
4. 19:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Charlie Higson
  The comedian chooses tracks by the Velvet Underground and Randy Newman.
5. 20:00
  The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico
  A disfigured artist and a young girl help a wounded bird during Second World War horrors.
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BBC Proms 2022, Chris Packham
  From Bowie to The Smiths. Naturalist and presenter Chris Packham's castaway choices.
7. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face
  Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
8. 22:00
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
9. 22:30
  Delve Special—Series 4, Not-So-Supergrasses
  3/4If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells 1/3
  Rob Deering chats to Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells.
11. 23:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 4, Dr Hummel
  5/5Mel gets happy tablets as Vicki stages her leaving party - with celebrity guests.
12. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Museum Reopens
  1/6A temp with a scary clown face aids the tour guide.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 3, 8. Dance in the Underworld
  8/8The Man in Black wonders whether teenager Tony was really dead when they buried him.
2. 00:30
  Night Terrace—Series 2, 8. Home Again
  8/8Anastasia Black has finally found the perfect place to settle down. Or has she?
3. 01:00
  How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb (Omnibus)
  Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Peter White
  Broadcaster Peter White chooses 'Ma She's Making Eyes At Me' by Marie Adams.
5. 02:20
  Mary Brunton - Self Control (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Loved by two very different men, Laura Montreville must choose between passion and virtue.
6. 03:30
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
7. 04:00
  The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico
  A disfigured artist and a young girl help a wounded bird during Second World War horrors.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Darkness Visible
  Daljit Nagra explores the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.

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