BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 September 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth
  13/13After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
  Why has Procol Harum's track remained so popular for over 50 years?
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—6. The End?
  6/6Ecology journalist Andy Smith is now entirely in Sir Jack Watson's power - can he escape?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 2. The Body in the Bathroom
  2/6Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.
5. 02:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—2. Sloth
  2/5David Attenborough encounters a reluctant sloth.
6. 02:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
7. 02:30
  The Hotel Suite
  Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs.
8. 03:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The Colours of All the Cattle
  Mma Ramotswe struggles to balance the personal and professional as polling day looms.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod
  In Alison MacLeod's specially commissioned story past and present are intimately linked.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 10, University of Reading
  3/6Three students from the University of Reading take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.
12. 05:00
  The Break—Series 2, The Mystery of Room 66
  3/6Jeff takes Corrine on visit to a misleadingly-named Escape Room. Stars Tom Palmer.
13. 05:30
  Alone—Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie Retirement
  4/6An early retirement offer for Ellie leaves Mitch looking for a home. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
3. 07:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists.
4. 07:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay
  3/4Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society
  11/14The Lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill.
6. 08:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth
  3/8Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane.
8. 09:30
  1835—All at Sea
  1/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate
9. 10:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano
  1/3A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts.
10. 10:45
  Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill
  A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.
11. 11:00
  The National Theatre with Daniel Rosenthal—1. The Reunion
  1/3A look back at five decades of a unique national institution.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society
  11/14The Lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill.
2. 12:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth
  3/8Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
5. 14:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—3. Reptile
  3/5David Attenborough reads from his 1950s account of his trip to Java in search of wildlife.
6. 14:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 3. Attack
  3/5News comes of an imminent attack, forcing the newly-betrothed couple to slip away.
7. 14:30
  Shine Like Tokyo - Northern Soul Goes East!
  DJ Annie Nightingale looks at how Northern Soul music has become popular in Japan.
8. 15:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano
  1/3A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill
  A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane.
11. 16:30
  1835—All at Sea
  1/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate
12. 17:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists.
13. 17:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay
  3/4Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Slide—1. Moment of Silence
  1/7A new town in Kent is threatened by tremors, but there is a bigger subterranean threat.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Kim Cotton
  3/5Kim Cotton talks about the emotional impact of becoming the UK's first surrogate mother.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society
  11/14The Lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill.
4. 19:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth
  3/8Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
7. 21:00
  The National Theatre with Daniel Rosenthal—1. The Reunion
  1/3A look back at five decades of a unique national institution.
8. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay
  3/4Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.
9. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The Kapoors visit a stately home, and food for thought from Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten
10. 23:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
11. 23:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth
  1/4Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Slide—1. Moment of Silence
  1/7A new town in Kent is threatened by tremors, but there is a bigger subterranean threat.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Kim Cotton
  3/5Kim Cotton talks about the emotional impact of becoming the UK's first surrogate mother.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
5. 02:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—3. Reptile
  3/5David Attenborough reads from his 1950s account of his trip to Java in search of wildlife.
6. 02:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 3. Attack
  3/5News comes of an imminent attack, forcing the newly-betrothed couple to slip away.
7. 02:30
  Shine Like Tokyo - Northern Soul Goes East!
  DJ Annie Nightingale looks at how Northern Soul music has become popular in Japan.
8. 03:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano
  1/3A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill
  A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane.
11. 04:30
  1835—All at Sea
  1/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate
12. 05:00
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
  3/4Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists.
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay
  3/4Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.

Thursday 15 September 2022