BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 30 July 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 1
  1/6An aspiring poet gets drawn into a web of dark and mysterious forces.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Nigel Stock
  The actor shares his passion for wildlife, including a Slavonian grebe and Fred the coypu.
3. 01:00
  Agatha Christie—In a Glass Darkly
  A jealous lover is haunted by a fellow pilot's death and a vision of murder.
4. 01:30
  The Great Impersonation—5. The Truth Revealed
  5/5The Kaiser’s plans gather pace and the mystery of the black wood is revealed.
5. 02:00
  Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum—Episode 5
  5/5Despite thoughts of decline and death, Robert finds new hope through a new love.
6. 02:15
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—10. A Bitter Truth
  10/10Englishman Philip confesses all to Italian Gino, and learns a bitter truth.
7. 02:30
  The Keskidee
  Alan Dein uncovers the history of the Keskidee, the first black arts centre in Britain.
8. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
9. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
10. 04:30
  One Flat Summer—The Derby
  3/6Ken has got gambling plans for a big race, but what about the cost at home?
11. 05:00
  Dot—Series 2, Teeth
  1/4Fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers.
12. 05:30
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Bristol to Penzance
  3/6Alexei Sayle chats to passengers on a rail journey from Bristol to Penzance.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Who Shot Ada Tansey?
  We are behind the scenes of a long-running Northern soap opera when a tragedy unfolds.
2. 07:15
  The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace
  Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge.
3. 07:30
  Great Lives—Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
  Shappi Khorsandi chooses Emma, Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson’s mistress.
4. 08:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, DH Lawrence
  5/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
5. 08:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?
6. 09:00
  How to Have a Hit Show
  Maria Friedman hears from the great songwriters of the past about How to Have a Hit Show.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 2, The Visitor
  1/6Return of comic Josh Howie trying to come to terms with the birth of his first child.
2. 12:30
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Beckett's Last Tapes
  Robert McCrum explores Samuel Beckett’s literary career through rare recordings.
4. 14:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, Dishonesty
  1/4Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to dishonesty.
5. 14:30
  Daydream Believers
  Mitchell and Webb are a hack sci-fi scribe and his gormless lodger. With Olivia Colman.
6. 15:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 4, Dr Hummel
  5/5Mel gets happy tablets as Vicki stages her leaving party - with celebrity guests.
7. 15:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Museum Reopens
  1/6A temp with a scary clown face aids the tour guide.
8. 16:00
  Who Shot Ada Tansey?
  We are behind the scenes of a long-running Northern soap opera when a tragedy unfolds.
9. 17:15
  The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace
  Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
  Shappi Khorsandi chooses Emma, Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson’s mistress.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Sheila Hodgson - Turn Turn Turn
  James tells a cautionary tale of witchcraft in Cambridge.
2. 18:45
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
3. 19:00
  How to Have a Hit Show
  Maria Friedman hears from the great songwriters of the past about How to Have a Hit Show.
4. 22:00
  Saturday Night Fry—Episode 6
  6/6Stephen Fry is joined by Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law.
5. 22:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, First Impressions
  2/4Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to first impressions.
6. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 2, Mick Cunningham
  5/6Celebrity Oz chef Mick Cunningham comes to The Mallard believing he’ll be filming for TV.
7. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Nero
  3/6Satan takes Thomas on a tour of his life and recruits a famous, brutal tormentor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sheila Hodgson - Turn Turn Turn
  James tells a cautionary tale of witchcraft in Cambridge.
2. 00:45
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Beckett's Last Tapes
  Robert McCrum explores Samuel Beckett’s literary career through rare recordings.
4. 02:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, Dishonesty
  1/4Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to dishonesty.
5. 02:30
  Daydream Believers
  Mitchell and Webb are a hack sci-fi scribe and his gormless lodger. With Olivia Colman.
6. 03:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 4, Dr Hummel
  5/5Mel gets happy tablets as Vicki stages her leaving party - with celebrity guests.
7. 03:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Museum Reopens
  1/6A temp with a scary clown face aids the tour guide.
8. 04:00
  Who Shot Ada Tansey?
  We are behind the scenes of a long-running Northern soap opera when a tragedy unfolds.
9. 05:15
  The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace
  Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge.
10. 05:30
  Great Lives—Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
  Shappi Khorsandi chooses Emma, Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson’s mistress.

Sunday 31 July 2022