BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 27 July 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—Building the Space Station
  12/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity's plans to commandeer the space station
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—You Are My Sunshine
  The country song turned children's favourite is told through people's experiences.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Pin-Up Murder - part 1/2
  12/13DI Mannock returns to ask for DS Brook's help with a stripper.
4. 01:30
  The Great Impersonation—2. The Homecoming
  2/5German agent Leopold returns to England to take up life as Sir Everard. Stars David Robb.
5. 02:00
  Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum—Episode 2
  2/5Robert reflects on how his attitude to life changed after his stroke at a young age.
6. 02:15
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—7. Intoxicating Italy
  7/10Preparing to rescue Lilia's baby, Philip, Caroline and Harriet find Italy intoxicating.
7. 02:30
  The Forum—Amelia Earhart - Trailblazer in the Skies
  Bridget Kendall and guests discuss the trailblazing life of the aviator Amelia Earhart.
8. 03:00
  The Samaritan's Secret
  Omar Yussef helps the chief of police in Nablus to solve the murder of a young Samaritan.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Athena Kugblenu, Dolly Alderton and Sir Nigel Shadbolt.
10. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Unquiet American
  5/6The rural station staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there is a big catch.
11. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?
12. 05:30
  Andrew Maxwell Values—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Andrew Maxwell begins a stocktake of British values by looking at different jobs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Pin-Up Murder - part 2/2
  13/13Brook risks blowing Judie out on their anniversary, but duty calls.
2. 06:30
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  3/5The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
3. 07:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
4. 07:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Family
  1/4Anneka Rice brings a refreshingly eccentric but practical mindset to a range of issues.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Welcome to London 1958
  A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
6. 08:15
  Tony Hancock
  Comedy actor Tony Hancock epitomised the little man's struggle against the world.
7. 08:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
8. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, DH Lawrence
  5/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
9. 09:30
  Odd Balls—Disputed Inheritance by Jack Acorn
  4/4Trouble looms for Fred Melthorpe over an unexpected inheritance from his estranged father.
10. 10:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
11. 11:00
  Rik Mayall on Radio—2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales
  2/2John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio work of Rik Mayall
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Welcome to London 1958
  A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
2. 12:15
  Tony Hancock
  Comedy actor Tony Hancock epitomised the little man's struggle against the world.
3. 12:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
4. 13:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Pin-Up Murder - part 2/2
  13/13Brook risks blowing Judie out on their anniversary, but duty calls.
5. 13:30
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  3/5The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
6. 14:00
  Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum—Episode 3
  3/5Robert reflects on life and death with a neurosurgeon and Clive James.
7. 14:15
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—8. Something Unknown
  8/10Caroline sets out to rescue Lilia's son from his father, but discovers something unknown.
8. 14:30
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
9. 15:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, DH Lawrence
  5/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
11. 16:30
  Odd Balls—Disputed Inheritance by Jack Acorn
  4/4Trouble looms for Fred Melthorpe over an unexpected inheritance from his estranged father.
12. 17:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
13. 17:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Family
  1/4Anneka Rice brings a refreshingly eccentric but practical mindset to a range of issues.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—The Net Closes
  13/14Can Britton, McLelland and Hicks's quick-thinking lead CSP to locate Unity's HQ on Earth?
2. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Welcome to London 1958
  A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
4. 19:15
  Tony Hancock
  Comedy actor Tony Hancock epitomised the little man's struggle against the world.
5. 19:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
6. 20:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Pin-Up Murder - part 2/2
  13/13Brook risks blowing Judie out on their anniversary, but duty calls.
7. 20:30
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  3/5The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
8. 21:00
  Rik Mayall on Radio—2. The Reunion and Bedside Tales
  2/2John Lloyd explores the fascinating radio work of Rik Mayall
9. 22:00
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Family
  1/4Anneka Rice brings a refreshingly eccentric but practical mindset to a range of issues.
10. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4A new interpretation of classic song 'Fifty Ways to Leave Your Mother'. Stars Nina Wadia.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells 2/3
  Rob Deering chats to Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells.
12. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sketch comedy with Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell. From 1987.
13. 23:30
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8Poems from the Luton Laureate including tales of the Tate, a jumble sale and an armadillo.
14. 23:45
  Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 1, Chips off an Angry Block
  2/4The poet-in-residence is determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—The Net Closes
  13/14Can Britton, McLelland and Hicks's quick-thinking lead CSP to locate Unity's HQ on Earth?
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 1, The Pin-Up Murder - part 2/2
  13/13Brook risks blowing Judie out on their anniversary, but duty calls.
4. 01:30
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  3/5The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
5. 02:00
  Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum—Episode 3
  3/5Robert reflects on life and death with a neurosurgeon and Clive James.
6. 02:15
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—8. Something Unknown
  8/10Caroline sets out to rescue Lilia's son from his father, but discovers something unknown.
7. 02:30
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
8. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, DH Lawrence
  5/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
10. 04:30
  Odd Balls—Disputed Inheritance by Jack Acorn
  4/4Trouble looms for Fred Melthorpe over an unexpected inheritance from his estranged father.
11. 05:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
12. 05:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Family
  1/4Anneka Rice brings a refreshingly eccentric but practical mindset to a range of issues.

Thursday 28 July 2022