BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 26 August 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen—4. Escape?
  4/4Can Colin and Susan escape their pursuers and return the Weirdstone to Cadellin?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Kirill Gerstein on Ferruccio Busoni
  Kirill Gerstein chooses conductor, composer and virtuoso Ferruccio Busoni
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 3. Sinister Plot
  3/4Probing illegal imports, the Roman sleuth chances upon a plot to overthrow the Emperor.
4. 01:30
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—4. The Repercussions
  4/6Patrick's hotel plans turn sour after Kate's accident. Starring David Soul.
5. 02:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 9
  9/10Can the nine guests escape from the locked room as the threat of fire creeps ever closer?
6. 02:15
  Following Pappano—Episode 4
  4/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
7. 02:30
  The Chinese Grand Tour
  Philip Dodd boards a Chinese tour-bus of Britain.
8. 03:00
  Dick George - Private Investigator—1. The Case of the Cool Canary
  1/3Hollywood spoof about an heiress in distress, who brings Dick George out of retirement.
9. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
10. 04:30
  Coming Alive—Series 2, Out Of The Mouth of Babes
  6/6Terry and Sandra face the threat of the community centre being closed.
11. 05:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Tim meets a secretary and sings an imaginary country song.
12. 05:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Marketing Genius
  1/4The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
2. 06:30
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—5. The Legacy
  5/6Patrick's hotel in the Irish village of Mountfern is nearly finished. Stars David Soul.
3. 07:00
  The Golden Age—1. Interesting Talks
  1/3Why are people dying in front of their wireless sets? The police visit the BBC.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade
  The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
6. 08:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
8. 09:30
  The Circle—Squaring The Circle
  1/6When Geoff joins a babysitting circle, his wife Jenny knows he’s up to something.
9. 10:00
  Dick George - Private Investigator—2. The Case of the Substitute Spouse
  2/3Shocks in store for Dick George and his wife Dora when they arrive in Maine.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Audio Drama spin-offs
  Chris Pearson and Ella Watts with audio fiction spin-offs, adaptations and prequels.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade
  The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
2. 12:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
3. 13:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
4. 13:30
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—5. The Legacy
  5/6Patrick's hotel in the Irish village of Mountfern is nearly finished. Stars David Soul.
5. 14:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 10
  10/10The nine guests escape Masha’s clutches. Their lives will never be the same again.
6. 14:15
  Following Pappano—Episode 5
  5/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
7. 14:30
  I Was...—Series 2, Chet Baker's Last Tour Manager
  2/3Jim Coleman managed Chet Baker’s touring schedules for the last four years of his life.
8. 15:00
  Dick George - Private Investigator—2. The Case of the Substitute Spouse
  2/3Shocks in store for Dick George and his wife Dora when they arrive in Maine.
9. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
10. 16:30
  The Circle—Squaring The Circle
  1/6When Geoff joins a babysitting circle, his wife Jenny knows he’s up to something.
11. 17:00
  The Golden Age—1. Interesting Talks
  1/3Why are people dying in front of their wireless sets? The police visit the BBC.
12. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 1. Countdown to Peril
  1/13Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Norman Thelwell
  Cartoonist Norman Thelwell discusses kingfishers, water voles and a walnut tree.
3. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade
  The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
4. 19:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Holiday
  2/6The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Starring Harry Worth.
5. 20:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
6. 20:30
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—5. The Legacy
  5/6Patrick's hotel in the Irish village of Mountfern is nearly finished. Stars David Soul.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Audio Drama spin-offs
  Chris Pearson and Ella Watts with audio fiction spin-offs, adaptations and prequels.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.
9. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Relaunch
  1/6Britain's leading musical satirist - apart from Richard Stilgoe - makes his "comeback".
10. 23:00
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Edinburgh Special
  Tim Minchin and Barry Cryer join John Humphrys for a special edition.
11. 23:30
  James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Aparna Nancherla & A Rich, Heavy Ethereal Blanket
  James introduces Aparna to the cinematic sound of Mirror Breathing by Shield Patterns.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 1. Countdown to Peril
  1/13Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Norman Thelwell
  Cartoonist Norman Thelwell discusses kingfishers, water voles and a walnut tree.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
4. 01:30
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—5. The Legacy
  5/6Patrick's hotel in the Irish village of Mountfern is nearly finished. Stars David Soul.
5. 02:00
  Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 10
  10/10The nine guests escape Masha’s clutches. Their lives will never be the same again.
6. 02:15
  Following Pappano—Episode 5
  5/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
7. 02:30
  I Was...—Series 2, Chet Baker's Last Tour Manager
  2/3Jim Coleman managed Chet Baker’s touring schedules for the last four years of his life.
8. 03:00
  Dick George - Private Investigator—2. The Case of the Substitute Spouse
  2/3Shocks in store for Dick George and his wife Dora when they arrive in Maine.
9. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
10. 04:30
  The Circle—Squaring The Circle
  1/6When Geoff joins a babysitting circle, his wife Jenny knows he’s up to something.
11. 05:00
  The Golden Age—1. Interesting Talks
  1/3Why are people dying in front of their wireless sets? The police visit the BBC.
12. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.

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