BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 11 August 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—The Family Album
  The tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves a formidable adversary as danger strikes.
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Max Hudd
  Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' star.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  3/5With the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
4. 01:30
  Crown House—3. Feelings
  3/8Housekeeper's daughter Jenny falls further in love and Gina sparks money worries.
5. 02:00
  Loitering With Intent by Peter O'Toole—8. Rogue Male
  8/8Siân Phillips introduces actor Peter O' Toole to the book 'Rogue Male'
6. 02:15
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 8
  8/10Clementine is unhappy when Winston buys Chartwell Manor without her knowledge.
7. 02:30
  The Art of Walking into Doors
  Do dyslexia and dyspraxia affect the way you draw? Chris Ledgard investigates.
8. 03:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  3/6Baldi probes a nurse's death and uncovers a case of voyeurism.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Series 1, Lease on Life by Laurie Penny
  The things you'll do for a flat in Zone 2. A short story for radio by Laurie Penny.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Rory Motion.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Direct Action
  2/6A man with a tape measure spells trouble for Rabbi Fine. From September 2000.
12. 05:00
  Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 2
  2/4All-star comic tour-de-force starring Martin Jarvis and Alex Jennings.
13. 05:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Death
  3/4Anneka Rice continues her hilarious examination of some of life's serious issues.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 4. Fury
  4/5After her assistant is found hanging, the detective suspects a train spotter.
2. 06:30
  Crown House—4. Engagement
  4/8Richard celebrates his last night as a bachelor by going to a London revue.
3. 07:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
4. 07:30
  The Brig Society—The CoBrig Society
  A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge - of Covid.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
6. 08:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
7. 08:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
8. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter
  1/6Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.
9. 09:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Where The Action Is
  4/6Terry comes a cropper when trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.
10. 10:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 4. The Emerald Style
  4/6The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen.
11. 10:45
  Short Works—Series 1, The Last Place by Julie Mayhew
  When Annie skives off school, she hides in the cathedral.
12. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedians, Miranda Hart
  From Mozart to Mama Cass, Miranda Hart shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
13. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue
  The naturalist asks why the Large Blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
2. 12:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
3. 12:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
4. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 4. Fury
  4/5After her assistant is found hanging, the detective suspects a train spotter.
5. 13:30
  Crown House—4. Engagement
  4/8Richard celebrates his last night as a bachelor by going to a London revue.
6. 14:00
  Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
  Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits”.
7. 14:15
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 9
  9/10Churchill cuts back on household expenditure. Clementine is knocked down by a bus.
8. 14:30
  Reel Histories - Dam Busters
  Did the RAF’s finest hour shorten the Second World War?
9. 15:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 4. The Emerald Style
  4/6The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Series 1, The Last Place by Julie Mayhew
  When Annie skives off school, she hides in the cathedral.
11. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter
  1/6Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.
12. 16:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Where The Action Is
  4/6Terry comes a cropper when trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.
13. 17:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
14. 17:30
  The Brig Society—The CoBrig Society
  A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge - of Covid.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
  The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
  Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
4. 19:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
5. 19:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 4. Fury
  4/5After her assistant is found hanging, the detective suspects a train spotter.
7. 20:30
  Crown House—4. Engagement
  4/8Richard celebrates his last night as a bachelor by going to a London revue.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedians, Miranda Hart
  From Mozart to Mama Cass, Miranda Hart shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
9. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue
  The naturalist asks why the Large Blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
10. 22:00
  The Brig Society—The CoBrig Society
  A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge - of Covid.
11. 22:30
  Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Josh Barry 2/2
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Iain Lee chats to Josh Barry.
13. 23:00
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Chesney fixes the alphabet, which has a leaky 'e'.
14. 23:30
  The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6From Ed Miliband to Lady Gaga, Jon Culshaw and gang explore bizarre private lives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
  The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
  Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 4. Fury
  4/5After her assistant is found hanging, the detective suspects a train spotter.
4. 01:30
  Crown House—4. Engagement
  4/8Richard celebrates his last night as a bachelor by going to a London revue.
5. 02:00
  Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
  Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits”.
6. 02:15
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 9
  9/10Churchill cuts back on household expenditure. Clementine is knocked down by a bus.
7. 02:30
  Reel Histories - Dam Busters
  Did the RAF’s finest hour shorten the Second World War?
8. 03:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 4. The Emerald Style
  4/6The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Series 1, The Last Place by Julie Mayhew
  When Annie skives off school, she hides in the cathedral.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter
  1/6Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Where The Action Is
  4/6Terry comes a cropper when trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.
12. 05:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
13. 05:30
  The Brig Society—The CoBrig Society
  A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge - of Covid.

Friday 12 August 2022