BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 16 September 2022

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring
  3/8The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley
  5/6The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.
3. 07:00
  Miracles R Us—Flux
  1/4Caroline runs a family back-up service, but can she let Sylvia join Household Solutions?
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
6. 08:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
7. 09:00
  Say the Word—Episode 2
  2/6Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
8. 09:30
  The Circle—We're All Middle Class Now
  4/6Crystal's become an embarrassment in the babysitting circle
9. 10:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—2. The Pursuit
  2/2As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesis
  Chrystal Genesis and Chris Pearson suggest podcasts for young listeners.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
2. 12:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring
  3/8The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue?
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley
  5/6The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.
5. 14:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—5. Armadillo
  5/5David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo.
6. 14:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 5. Disaster?
  5/5The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
7. 14:30
  The Invisible College—Series 2, 2. Place & Character
  2/3Short lessons in creative writing from great novelists, poets and playwrights.
8. 15:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat
  3/3Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia?
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Kind by James Meek
  His Lordship, who's known as Gerry, is broke and lacking ideas.
10. 16:00
  Say the Word—Episode 2
  2/6Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 16:30
  The Circle—We're All Middle Class Now
  4/6Crystal's become an embarrassment in the babysitting circle
12. 17:00
  Miracles R Us—Flux
  1/4Caroline runs a family back-up service, but can she let Sylvia join Household Solutions?
13. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Slide—3. Analysis
  3/7Analysis of the mud has disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming evident.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers
  The actors talk to Derek Jones about their experiences filming Born Free in Africa.
3. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
4. 19:30
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring
  3/8The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue?
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley
  5/6The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesis
  Chrystal Genesis and Chris Pearson suggest podcasts for young listeners.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
9. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Money and Music
  4/6Mitch shares his musical experiences and wonders if Cyberman costumes are tax deductible?
10. 23:00
  What The Future?—Series 1, Cars
  2/4Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from the future. What if driverless cars became a hit?
11. 23:30
  James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Ahir Shah & Baroque Classic Pop
  James and Ahir discuss an album inspired by classic art, sculpture and a year in Rome.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Slide—3. Analysis
  3/7Analysis of the mud has disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming evident.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers
  The actors talk to Derek Jones about their experiences filming Born Free in Africa.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring
  3/8The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley
  5/6The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.
5. 02:00
  Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—5. Armadillo
  5/5David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo.
6. 02:15
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 5. Disaster?
  5/5The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
7. 02:30
  The Invisible College—Series 2, 2. Place & Character
  2/3Short lessons in creative writing from great novelists, poets and playwrights.
8. 03:00
  Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat
  3/3Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia?
9. 03:45
  Short Works—Kind by James Meek
  His Lordship, who's known as Gerry, is broke and lacking ideas.
10. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 2
  2/6Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 04:30
  The Circle—We're All Middle Class Now
  4/6Crystal's become an embarrassment in the babysitting circle
12. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Flux
  1/4Caroline runs a family back-up service, but can she let Sylvia join Household Solutions?
13. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.

Saturday 17 September 2022