BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 20 August 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—4. All Manner of Badness
  4/4Can the Radox's assembled forces win the battle? Epic Tolkien parody.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Sir Martin Furnival-Jones
  The former MI5 chief tells Derek Jones about his love of wildlife using the BBC archive.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here
  5/6Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet.
4. 01:30
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
  2/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
5. 02:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 5
  5/10Heather realises that something is not quite right with the rhythm of Tranquillium House.
6. 02:15
  Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything—Episode 5
  5/5Susie’s life was turned upside down. It's now Friday, 15 years later...
7. 02:30
  I Was...—Series 2, George Orwell's Pupil
  1/3In 1932 George Orwell taught in a public school. Geoffrey Stevens recalls being his pupil.
8. 03:00
  Baldi—Series 2, 3. Schecter's Knot
  3/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death
9. 03:45
  Short Works—A Long Silence by Remi Graves
  Silence takes on a new shape for Ethel in a house that is too big for her. By Remi Graves.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
11. 04:30
  One Flat Summer—The St Leger
  6/6Unable to locate the cash he liberated as a courier for 'Racecourse Rita', Ken is wanted.
12. 05:00
  Dot—Series 2, Trees
  4/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.
13. 05:30
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Hull to Liverpool
  6/6Alexei Sayle travels from Hull to Liverpool, talking to strangers on his train.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  E Nesbit - The Story of the Amulet
  Four children must travel through time to unlock the mystery of an ancient lucky charm.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Malcolm Lowry, nominated by Ian McMillan
  As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
3. 08:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
4. 08:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
5. 09:00
  Brian Blessed's Radio Adventures
  A celebration of the radio work of Brian Blessed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Moral and ethical dilemmas, posed by host Sue Perkins.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Our Anniversary Obsession
  From book publishers to Radio 4 commissioners, why are we so interested in anniversaries?
4. 14:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, Police, Camera, Milton!
  1/6Drama in the line of duty when Milton misunderstands the point of a Police Corruption Unit
5. 14:30
  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.
6. 15:00
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history.
7. 15:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate
  1/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
8. 16:00
  E Nesbit - The Story of the Amulet
  Four children must travel through time to unlock the mystery of an ancient lucky charm.
9. 17:30
  Great Lives—Malcolm Lowry, nominated by Ian McMillan
  As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Technophobia
  1/6When Londoners suddenly begin un-evolving, The Doctor and Donna take action.
2. 19:00
  Brian Blessed's Radio Adventures
  A celebration of the radio work of Brian Blessed.
3. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke
  3/6Alex Horne and his band present music and comedy with special guest Marcus Brigstocke.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 4, Catherine Tate interviews David Tennant
  1/4The Doctor Who stalwarts meet in the tag talk show.
5. 23:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
6. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Too Far
  6/6Mischievous Satan instructs demon Scumspawn to partake in a very unusual meal.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Technophobia
  1/6When Londoners suddenly begin un-evolving, The Doctor and Donna take action.
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Our Anniversary Obsession
  From book publishers to Radio 4 commissioners, why are we so interested in anniversaries?
3. 02:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, Police, Camera, Milton!
  1/6Drama in the line of duty when Milton misunderstands the point of a Police Corruption Unit
4. 02:30
  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.
5. 03:00
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history.
6. 03:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate
  1/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
7. 04:00
  E Nesbit - The Story of the Amulet
  Four children must travel through time to unlock the mystery of an ancient lucky charm.
8. 05:30
  Great Lives—Malcolm Lowry, nominated by Ian McMillan
  As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry

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