BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 8 September 2022

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 9. An Offer of Help
  9/13Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Sir Alec Jeffreys
  2/5Sir Alec Jeffreys speaks about his eureka moment when he discovered DNA fingerprinting.
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
  3/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
4. 01:30
  William Boyd - An Ice Cream War—3. Struggles
  3/5British and Germans forces struggle for control in East Africa leaving colonists exposed
5. 02:00
  The History of Brazil Is Round—3. Playing the Hardline
  3/5David Goldblatt explores how football defines Brazill - dictatorship and democracy.
6. 02:15
  Betsy and Napoleon—Episode 3
  3/51815, St Helena: Betsy spends her time at Napoleon's side, to the irritation of others.
7. 02:30
  The Thrilla in Manila
  Ali versus Fraser: John McDonald explores the complex story behind the great 1975 fight.
8. 03:00
  Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul—2. The Return
  2/2Elif Shafak's tale of two Istanbulite families bound by the same horrific past.
9. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Literary quiz with Ian McMillan, Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington, Dillie Keane
10. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies
  6/6The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.
11. 05:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Speech Radio
  2/4Jake casts a sharp satirical ear over speech radio
12. 05:30
  The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022—Episode 1
  1/2Radio 4 presents the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees in this two part gala.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Some Mother's Son—4. Danger
  4/6As the takeover battle intensifies journalist Andy is in danger
2. 06:30
  William Boyd - An Ice Cream War—4. Impact
  4/5Gabriel Cobb and Temple Smith begin personal searches in East Africa.
3. 07:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.
4. 07:30
  The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022—Episode 2
  2/2Radio 4 presents the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees in this two part gala.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club
  3/6The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Make My Day
  1/6It's an important day for Anna and new partner Stuart, and they aim to impress.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Toyah Willcox
  5/6Toyah Willcox tests a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Caroline Quinlan.
8. 09:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Agent Trevor Heslop must grapple with a world of cut-throats.
9. 10:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—1. Under Siege
  1/2The daughters of Colonel Munro are led into danger by Magua, a vengeful Huron.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Stella McCartney
  From The Beatles to Nirvana. Designer Stella McCartney shares her castaway choices
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
  David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club
  3/6The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Make My Day
  1/6It's an important day for Anna and new partner Stuart, and they aim to impress.
3. 13:00
  Some Mother's Son—4. Danger
  4/6As the takeover battle intensifies journalist Andy is in danger
4. 13:30
  William Boyd - An Ice Cream War—4. Impact
  4/5Gabriel Cobb and Temple Smith begin personal searches in East Africa.
5. 14:00
  The History of Brazil Is Round—4. Magic and Dreams Are Dead
  4/5Can football can revive Brazil following dictatorship and corruption.
6. 14:15
  Betsy and Napoleon—Episode 4
  4/51815, St Helena: Napoleon contemplates his past and future. Can Betsy lighten his mood?
7. 14:30
  The Parrot Sketch
  Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them
8. 15:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—1. Under Siege
  1/2The daughters of Colonel Munro are led into danger by Magua, a vengeful Huron.
9. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Toyah Willcox
  5/6Toyah Willcox tests a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Caroline Quinlan.
10. 16:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Agent Trevor Heslop must grapple with a world of cut-throats.
11. 17:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.
12. 17:30
  The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022—Episode 2
  2/2Radio 4 presents the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees in this two part gala.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 10. The Citadel
  10/13Stranded in Earth's past, the Voice tries tempting Jet and crew into the city of aliens.
2. 18:30
  BBC News Special - Part 1
  A special report from BBC News.
3. 21:30
  BBC News Special - Part 2
  A special report from BBC News.
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Late
1. 00:30
  BBC News Special - Part 3
  A special report from BBC News.
2. 03:30
  BBC News Special - Part 4
  A special report from BBC News.

Friday 9 September 2022