BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 21 August 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Nine strangers find themselves thrown together at a remote health resort.
2. 07:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Stephen Mangan
  The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
3. 07:20
  Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything (Omnibus)
  John and Susie find that over just a few days, their world is turned upside down.
4. 08:30
  Home to Roost—Series 2, Father's Little Problems
  13/13William’s hypochondria results in a hospital visit.
5. 09:00
  Take It From Here—From 24/08/1948
  Dick Bentley and Jimmy Edwards write a song for a musical and take part in a medical drama
6. 09:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Big Trouble
  5/6Terry is plagued by smugglers with big ideas - and Sandra has a stalker.
7. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedians, Micky Flanagan
  Micky Flanagan, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
8. 10:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths
  Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
9. 11:00
  Radiolab—Series 10, Hello, My Name Is
  2/8Radiolab explores the importance of names and our need to name everything.
10. 11:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Stephen Mangan
  The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Poetry Extra—Between the Ears - Drever, Ligo
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Art Dealer
  2/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger
3. 13:00
  No Place to Lay One's Head by Francoise Frenkel (Omnibus)
  A real life account of a flight from Berlin by a Jewish bookseller in the late 1930s.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rick Stein
  Chef Rick Stein chooses tracks by Julie Andrews and the Crash Test Dummies.
5. 14:20
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Still Life
  3/6The arrivals of a new baby and a singular new vicar have big impacts.
6. 15:30
  Frinton Forever
  Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
7. 16:00
  Roald Dahl—Matilda, Episode 2
  2/2The pint-size genius with awesome powers battles to save her school and teacher.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—Between the Ears - Drever, Ligo
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Art Dealer
  2/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 1, The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl
  4/6Acton realises it is vital when committing murder to pay attention to detail.
2. 18:30
  Earthsea—Series 2, The Mender
  4/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
3. 19:00
  Radiolab—Series 10, Hello, My Name Is
  2/8Radiolab explores the importance of names and our need to name everything.
4. 19:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Stephen Mangan
  The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
5. 20:00
  Roald Dahl—Matilda, Episode 2
  2/2The pint-size genius with awesome powers battles to save her school and teacher.
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedians, Micky Flanagan
  Micky Flanagan, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
7. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths
  Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
8. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Art Dealer
  2/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger
9. 22:30
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 1, About Work
  3/6Although he'd prefer to stick to comedy, Nathan is persuaded to work at his dad's company.
10. 22:45
  Mastering the Universe—Series 1, Party On Down
  3/6Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of partying.
11. 23:00
  We Are Klang: Amazing Lives—Musical
  4/4On its 25th anniversary, writers and performers reflect on Gummy Monkey: The Musical.
12. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Expo
  5/6Marvel at the meerkats, visit a new theme park... and one man must face 'The Curator'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 1, The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl
  4/6Acton realises it is vital when committing murder to pay attention to detail.
2. 00:30
  Earthsea—Series 2, The Mender
  4/6Ursula Le Guin's enduring fantasy saga set in a magical world rich with wizards & dragons.
3. 01:00
  No Place to Lay One's Head by Francoise Frenkel (Omnibus)
  A real life account of a flight from Berlin by a Jewish bookseller in the late 1930s.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rick Stein
  Chef Rick Stein chooses tracks by Julie Andrews and the Crash Test Dummies.
5. 02:20
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Still Life
  3/6The arrivals of a new baby and a singular new vicar have big impacts.
6. 03:30
  Frinton Forever
  Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
7. 04:00
  Roald Dahl—Matilda, Episode 2
  2/2The pint-size genius with awesome powers battles to save her school and teacher.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Between the Ears - Drever, Ligo
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Art Dealer
  2/6Milton’s attempt to become an international art dealer leads to a deadly brush with danger

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