BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 1 September 2022

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There?
  4/13Captain Jet Morgan and his crew face catastrophe when their rocket loses power.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, David Blunkett
  1/5David Blunkett talks about how failure was not an option during his rise to high office.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 3. Confessions
  3/5With more than one murder confession, who can Miss Marple believe?
4. 01:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 2. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of Cell 13
  2/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.
5. 02:00
  Wounds by Fergal Keane—3. Haunting Death
  3/5The war comes into the town when the IRA order that Tobias O'Sullivan must be killed.
6. 02:15
  Charlotte Brontë in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 3
  3/5Drama charting momentous visits Charlotte Brontë made to London as a published author.
7. 02:30
  The Big Noise
  The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?
8. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—2. Suspicions
  2/4Still thinking fondly of Walter Hartright, engaged Laura grows suspicious of her fiance.
9. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
10. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  5/6Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
11. 05:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Daytime TV
  1/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
12. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Janice Connolly and Nick Owen
  2/4Joe Lycett welcomes Janice Connolly and Nick Owen to share their secret obsessions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
2. 06:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
3. 07:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
4. 07:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge
  2/4An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Guests
  2/6The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.
6. 08:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts finds it hard to relax on her holiday.
7. 08:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Full House
  Be careful to avoid the lowest common denominator. Read by Leonard Rossiter.
8. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
9. 09:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Trevor Heslop's battles as a nice sports agent.
10. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—3. Fears
  3/4Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret. Could it have fatal consequences?
11. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—From Fringe to Fame, Sarah Millican
  Sarah Millican, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
12. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Kiwi
  David Attenborough muses over the peculiar Kiwi, a bird more mammal-like in its habits.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Guests
  2/6The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.
2. 12:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts finds it hard to relax on her holiday.
3. 12:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Full House
  Be careful to avoid the lowest common denominator. Read by Leonard Rossiter.
4. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
5. 13:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
6. 14:00
  Wounds by Fergal Keane—4. Conflicted
  4/5Irish revolutionaries are divided by the 1921 treaty to end the fighting.
7. 14:15
  Charlotte Brontë in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 4
  4/5Drama charting five momentous visits Charlotte Brontë made to London as a published author
8. 14:30
  The Last Days of WG
  Charlie Connelly searches for the real WG Grace, a cricketer obscured by fame and myth.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—3. Fears
  3/4Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret. Could it have fatal consequences?
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
11. 16:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Trevor Heslop's battles as a nice sports agent.
12. 17:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
13. 17:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge
  2/4An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many
  5/13The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen
  The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Guests
  2/6The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.
4. 19:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts finds it hard to relax on her holiday.
5. 19:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Full House
  Be careful to avoid the lowest common denominator. Read by Leonard Rossiter.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
7. 20:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—From Fringe to Fame, Sarah Millican
  Sarah Millican, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
9. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Kiwi
  David Attenborough muses over the peculiar Kiwi, a bird more mammal-like in its habits.
10. 22:00
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge
  2/4An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration.
11. 22:30
  Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—March and April
  2/6Elton John and George Michael both have new compositions to try out.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sindhu Vee 3/3
  Tonight, Arthur Smith is chatting to the comedian Sindhu Vee.
13. 23:00
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The boys of St Battery's get their own back on the school bully. Sketches and songs.
14. 23:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Horsing Around
  3/4Tom is annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many
  5/13The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen
  The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
4. 01:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
5. 02:00
  Wounds by Fergal Keane—4. Conflicted
  4/5Irish revolutionaries are divided by the 1921 treaty to end the fighting.
6. 02:15
  Charlotte Brontë in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 4
  4/5Drama charting five momentous visits Charlotte Brontë made to London as a published author
7. 02:30
  The Last Days of WG
  Charlie Connelly searches for the real WG Grace, a cricketer obscured by fame and myth.
8. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—3. Fears
  3/4Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret. Could it have fatal consequences?
9. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
10. 04:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Trevor Heslop's battles as a nice sports agent.
11. 05:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
12. 05:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge
  2/4An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration.

Friday 2 September 2022