BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 15 September 2022

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy
  4/6When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer
3. 07:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It
  1/4Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother?
4. 07:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings
  3/4An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff
  4/6The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Excess Baggage
  2/6The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna.
7. 09:00
  The History of Brazil Is Round—5. Chronicle of a Mess Foretold
  5/5David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through football.
8. 09:15
  Betsy and Napoleon—Episode 5
  5/51815, St Helena: how will Betsy fair when Napoleon has to leave the Balcombe’s Pavilion?
9. 09:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
10. 10:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip
  2/3A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students.
11. 10:45
  Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney
  A story about a man who makes films without a camera.
12. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Wendy Dagworthy
  Fashion designer Prof Wendy Dagworthy talks to Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs
13. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
  David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff
  4/6The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Excess Baggage
  2/6The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy
  4/6When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer
5. 14:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—4. Birds
  4/5David Attenborough recounts his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife.
6. 14:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 4. Punishment
  4/5The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
7. 14:30
  In Search of the Singing Postman
  DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.
8. 15:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip
  2/3A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney
  A story about a man who makes films without a camera.
10. 16:00
  The History of Brazil Is Round—5. Chronicle of a Mess Foretold
  5/5David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through football.
11. 16:15
  Betsy and Napoleon—Episode 5
  5/51815, St Helena: how will Betsy fair when Napoleon has to leave the Balcombe’s Pavilion?
12. 16:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
13. 17:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It
  1/4Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother?
14. 17:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings
  3/4An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Slide—2. Down Came a Blackbird
  2/7As local bird and animal life dies en masse, Redlow is again threatened by oozing mud.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax
  Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff
  4/6The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.
4. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Excess Baggage
  2/6The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy
  4/6When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Wendy Dagworthy
  Fashion designer Prof Wendy Dagworthy talks to Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs
8. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
  David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
9. 22:00
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings
  3/4An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.
10. 22:30
  Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—July and August
  4/6School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Emma Thompson.
11. 23:00
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Unisex barbers and wrong telephone numbers.
12. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 2, Conference
  1/4Aggressive marketing director John Weak is back, with no morals and little brain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Slide—2. Down Came a Blackbird
  2/7As local bird and animal life dies en masse, Redlow is again threatened by oozing mud.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax
  Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition
  2/8Investigating the 'murder' of a student, the sleuth wonders if he really is dead.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy
  4/6When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer
5. 02:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—4. Birds
  4/5David Attenborough recounts his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife.
6. 02:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 4. Punishment
  4/5The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
7. 02:30
  In Search of the Singing Postman
  DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.
8. 03:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip
  2/3A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students.
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney
  A story about a man who makes films without a camera.
10. 04:00
  The History of Brazil Is Round—5. Chronicle of a Mess Foretold
  5/5David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through football.
11. 04:15
  Betsy and Napoleon—Episode 5
  5/51815, St Helena: how will Betsy fair when Napoleon has to leave the Balcombe’s Pavilion?
12. 04:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
13. 05:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It
  1/4Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother?
14. 05:30
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings
  3/4An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.

Friday 16 September 2022