BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 17 August 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast
  1/4The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Redemption Song
  How Bob Marley's Redemption Song has inspired generations around the world.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—2. The Public Performance in Partney Avenue
  2/6Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside...
4. 01:30
  Crown House—7. Tragedy
  7/8Gina has more debts, the past comes back to haunt Alice and Jenny receives tragic news.
5. 02:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 2
  2/10The nine guests soon realise that Tranquillum House is no ordinary health resort.
6. 02:15
  Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything—Episode 2
  2/5Susie's vision blurs, her head aches, and then she has a fit in her sleep.
7. 02:30
  An English Journey—Episode 1
  1/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads south to begin retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
8. 03:00
  Baldi—Series 2, 1. Three in One
  1/6The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Series 1, Old Clothes by Anthony Adeane
  Alexa met Jim online. Jim didn't take it seriously. A short story by Anthony Adeane.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Nina Conti, Daisy Goodman and Lord Butler of Brockwell.
11. 04:30
  Chambers—Series 3, A Pain in the Back
  2/4Fuller-Carp is distracted by an alluring client, and Ruth babysits an electronic pet.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
13. 05:30
  Andrew Maxwell Values—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Andrew Maxwell begins a stocktake of British values by looking at different jobs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River
  3/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions?
2. 06:30
  Crown House—8. Endings
  8/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
3. 07:00
  Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 3
  3/4All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen.
4. 07:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Alzheimer's
  4/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
  7/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
6. 08:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
9. 10:00
  Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
  2/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
10. 10:45
  Short Works—Series 1, A Hint of Heather by Hannah Silva
  Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
11. 11:00
  Clowning Around on 4 Extra—3. Max Wall and Beyond
  3/3Tony Lidington concludes tracing the influence of clowning on British comedy's evolution.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
  7/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
2. 12:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River
  3/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions?
4. 13:30
  Crown House—8. Endings
  8/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
5. 14:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 3
  3/10Nine perfect strangers find themselves thrown together at an unconventional health resort.
6. 14:15
  Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything—Episode 3
  3/5On Monday Susie had a fit. On Tuesday they find a tumour. But is it benign or not?
7. 14:30
  An English Journey—Episode 2
  2/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads north to complete retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
8. 15:00
  Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
  2/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Series 1, A Hint of Heather by Hannah Silva
  Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
12. 17:00
  Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 3
  3/4All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen.
13. 17:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Alzheimer's
  4/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie
  Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
  7/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
4. 19:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
5. 20:00
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River
  3/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions?
6. 20:30
  Crown House—8. Endings
  8/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
7. 21:00
  Clowning Around on 4 Extra—3. Max Wall and Beyond
  3/3Tony Lidington concludes tracing the influence of clowning on British comedy's evolution.
8. 22:00
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Alzheimer's
  4/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.
9. 22:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Amy Gledhill 1/3
  Tonight, Jake Yapp is joined in the studio by Amy Gledhill.
11. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Diabolical ways to look after your money. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour.
12. 23:30
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/8The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses.
13. 23:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, Six Feet Down Under
  1/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a death by cutlery back in 1824.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie
  Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River
  3/6Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions?
4. 01:30
  Crown House—8. Endings
  8/8Nick is involved in a naval crisis, and can things end happily for Jenny?
5. 02:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 3
  3/10Nine perfect strangers find themselves thrown together at an unconventional health resort.
6. 02:15
  Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything—Episode 3
  3/5On Monday Susie had a fit. On Tuesday they find a tumour. But is it benign or not?
7. 02:30
  An English Journey—Episode 2
  2/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads north to complete retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
8. 03:00
  Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
  2/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Series 1, A Hint of Heather by Hannah Silva
  Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
12. 05:00
  Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 3
  3/4All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen.
13. 05:30
  Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Alzheimer's
  4/4The last of Anneka's deep dive into some of life's serious issues.

Thursday 18 August 2022