BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 13 August 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Not Wanted on the Voyage
  The despotic Henrietta Forsythe, and her sway over her secretary and new husband.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Susan Hampshire
  The actress tells Derek Jones about her love of wildlife with recordings from the archives
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 5. Clue
  5/5Scouring the railway station, can DS Julie Enfield nail the Lucky Charm killer?
4. 01:30
  Crown House—5. Proposition
  5/8Alice gets involved in a new venture while husband Lord Minster enlists Jenny's help.
5. 02:00
  Shoot From The Hip - The World's Coolest Camera
  Why in the digital age, does the world still love a Soviet Union relic camera?
6. 02:15
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 10
  10/10Winston writes from Canada. Randolph leaves Oxford for a lecture tour of the USA.
7. 02:30
  Where Were You When Bambi's Mother Was Shot?
  Ian Christie explores the impact of an animated film classic on young war-torn Britons.
8. 03:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 5. Death Cap
  5/6Baldi suspects foul play over a sudden death at a monastic retreat.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Series 1, The Astonishing Good Fortune of Marigold Castor by Lionel Shriver
  Two fame-hungry young film-makers try make it in London.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  5/8The antiques quiz visits the Syon House, London.
11. 04:30
  One Flat Summer—The Nottingham Meeting
  5/6After a big win, is Ken getting out of his depth with his new gambling friends?
12. 05:00
  Dot—Series 2, Meat
  3/4Dot and the gals have a very important visitor.
13. 05:30
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, London to Holyhead
  5/6Alexei Sayle travels from London to Holyhead, talking to strangers on his train.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Robert Westall - The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral
  In a cathedral spire, a malevolent gargoyle wields its evil power. With Peter Meakin.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
  Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
3. 08:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Rory Motion.
4. 08:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
5. 09:00
  Alexander Armstrong's Radio Heroes
  A sterling chap guides us through a pantheon of fine wireless adventurers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter
  1/6Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.
2. 12:30
  Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
  1/4Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Please Leave a Message after the Tone
  Are we hanging up on the voicemail? Olly Mann charts its rise, fall and strange afterlife.
4. 14:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster
  1/6Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.
5. 14:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show from comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien.
6. 15:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.
7. 15:30
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Chesney fixes the alphabet, which has a leaky 'e'.
8. 16:00
  Robert Westall - The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral
  In a cathedral spire, a malevolent gargoyle wields its evil power. With Peter Meakin.
9. 17:30
  Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
  Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Matthew Broughton - The Rain Maker
  A father takes his son on a trip to the woods unaware of what terrible horror awaits.
2. 18:45
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Rats
  5/5A guest decides to explore the rooms at the inn where he's staying. Perhaps he shouldn't.
3. 19:00
  Alexander Armstrong's Radio Heroes
  A sterling chap guides us through a pantheon of fine wireless adventurers.
4. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Tom Basden
  2/6Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.
5. 22:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, Standing Tall
  4/4Maeve Higgins, Tom Allen and Phil Nichol join Stephen to offer a guide to standing tall.
6. 23:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray
  1/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
7. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, G.U.T.
  5/6Bored Satan's debate on the motivation of scientists leads to a startling discovery.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Matthew Broughton - The Rain Maker
  A father takes his son on a trip to the woods unaware of what terrible horror awaits.
2. 00:45
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Rats
  5/5A guest decides to explore the rooms at the inn where he's staying. Perhaps he shouldn't.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Please Leave a Message after the Tone
  Are we hanging up on the voicemail? Olly Mann charts its rise, fall and strange afterlife.
4. 02:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster
  1/6Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.
5. 02:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show from comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien.
6. 03:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.
7. 03:30
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Chesney fixes the alphabet, which has a leaky 'e'.
8. 04:00
  Robert Westall - The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral
  In a cathedral spire, a malevolent gargoyle wields its evil power. With Peter Meakin.
9. 05:30
  Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
  Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians

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