BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 28 July 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh
  Convinced she'll be murdered, stage artiste Beauffie Buckingham wants to make her will.
2. 06:30
  The Great Impersonation—4. The Messenger
  4/5Things start to unravel for spy Leopold as he tries to keep two women happy.
3. 07:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
4. 07:30
  The Ultimate Choice—Pilot: Flatmates and Zombies
  Steph McGovern leads a pair of funny minds through some Would You Rather dilemmas.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way
  2/6Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz. Cult sketch show
6. 08:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/3As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
8. 09:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Just One Night
  2/6Terry and Sandra come to blows when his ex winds up staying at the community centre.
9. 10:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BBC Proms 2022, Chris Packham
  From Bowie to The Smiths. Naturalist and presenter Chris Packham's castaway choices.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face
  Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way
  2/6Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz. Cult sketch show
2. 12:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/3As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage.
3. 13:00
  An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh
  Convinced she'll be murdered, stage artiste Beauffie Buckingham wants to make her will.
4. 13:30
  The Great Impersonation—4. The Messenger
  4/5Things start to unravel for spy Leopold as he tries to keep two women happy.
5. 14:00
  Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum—Episode 4
  4/5Robert tries coming to terms with the impending decline of close friends, and his own.
6. 14:15
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—9. Terrible Consequences
  9/10Philip admires Gino's love for his son, but Harriet has other plans.
7. 14:30
  The Actors' Gang
  'Shawshank Redemption' star Tim Robbins leads acting classes in LA's Norco Prison.
8. 15:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
9. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 16:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Just One Night
  2/6Terry and Sandra come to blows when his ex winds up staying at the community centre.
11. 17:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
12. 17:30
  The Ultimate Choice—Pilot: Flatmates and Zombies
  Steph McGovern leads a pair of funny minds through some Would You Rather dilemmas.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—The Final Round
  14/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks are back on Earth. Can CSP foil Unity's plan for domination?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
  Shappi Khorsandi chooses Emma, Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson’s mistress.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way
  2/6Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz. Cult sketch show
4. 19:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/3As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage.
5. 20:00
  An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh
  Convinced she'll be murdered, stage artiste Beauffie Buckingham wants to make her will.
6. 20:30
  The Great Impersonation—4. The Messenger
  4/5Things start to unravel for spy Leopold as he tries to keep two women happy.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BBC Proms 2022, Chris Packham
  From Bowie to The Smiths. Naturalist and presenter Chris Packham's castaway choices.
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face
  Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.
9. 22:00
  The Ultimate Choice—Pilot: Flatmates and Zombies
  Steph McGovern leads a pair of funny minds through some Would You Rather dilemmas.
10. 22:30
  Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seeks answers.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells 3/3
  Rob Deering chats to Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells.
12. 23:00
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Can Walter find a suitably diplomatic staff member to curate an exhibition in Europe?
13. 23:30
  The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6From the Queen to Russell Crowe, exploring the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—The Final Round
  14/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks are back on Earth. Can CSP foil Unity's plan for domination?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
  Shappi Khorsandi chooses Emma, Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson’s mistress.
3. 01:00
  An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh
  Convinced she'll be murdered, stage artiste Beauffie Buckingham wants to make her will.
4. 01:30
  The Great Impersonation—4. The Messenger
  4/5Things start to unravel for spy Leopold as he tries to keep two women happy.
5. 02:00
  Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum—Episode 4
  4/5Robert tries coming to terms with the impending decline of close friends, and his own.
6. 02:15
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—9. Terrible Consequences
  9/10Philip admires Gino's love for his son, but Harriet has other plans.
7. 02:30
  The Actors' Gang
  'Shawshank Redemption' star Tim Robbins leads acting classes in LA's Norco Prison.
8. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 04:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Just One Night
  2/6Terry and Sandra come to blows when his ex winds up staying at the community centre.
11. 05:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
12. 05:30
  The Ultimate Choice—Pilot: Flatmates and Zombies
  Steph McGovern leads a pair of funny minds through some Would You Rather dilemmas.

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