BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 30 September 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 4
  4/5Biochemist Diana Brackley's attempts to conceal the source of the antigerone are overcome.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Robinson Crusoe
  Real-life castaway Lucy Irvine nominates Robinson Crusoe. With Martin Popplewell.
3. 01:00
  Death May Surprise Us—4. Breakthrough
  4/6Police get their first major lead.
4. 01:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 4. Green Machine
  4/5As an environmental activist is knocked off his bike, the duo learn green issues are grey.
5. 02:00
  Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 4
  4/102012 sees the aftermath of the riots - and Olympic fever.
6. 02:15
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 4
  4/5Cyrano heads to war, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian.
7. 02:30
  The Spoken Image
  Photographer Eamonn McCabe curates his own photo exhibition on the radio.
8. 03:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—3. Scandal
  3/4The Count unearths a scandal that links two of his remaining enemies.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 04:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The sports agent faces an uphill struggle with his clients, staff and family.
11. 05:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is That You Mr Brown?
  3/4Sheila buys a crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles.
12. 05:30
  Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Paterson Joseph
  1/4New sketch comedy from writer-performer Gemma Arrowsmith, but can she host it herself?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Death May Surprise Us—5. Confession
  5/6A tenuous link is uncovered to one of the kidnappers of the Prime Minister.
2. 06:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
3. 07:00
  Miracles R Us—Postcards
  3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
  6/7Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
5. 08:00
  Share and Share Alike—The Will
  1/9Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s legacy.
6. 08:30
  A Very Private Man—Episode 1
  1/6David and Helen swap Croydon for Yorkshire's countryside. But obstacles are ahead.
7. 09:00
  Say the Word—Episode 4
  4/6Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
8. 09:30
  The Circle—Holding The Baby
  6/6As Mike's big snooker match approaches, a childcare crisis is looming.
9. 10:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
  4/4The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Poetry Podcasts
  Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present a selection of poetry podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Share and Share Alike—The Will
  1/9Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s legacy.
2. 12:30
  A Very Private Man—Episode 1
  1/6David and Helen swap Croydon for Yorkshire's countryside. But obstacles are ahead.
3. 13:00
  Death May Surprise Us—5. Confession
  5/6A tenuous link is uncovered to one of the kidnappers of the Prime Minister.
4. 13:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
5. 14:00
  Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 5
  5/10Sophie meets some Middle Englanders on board a cruise.
6. 14:15
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5
  5/5Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed?
7. 14:30
  Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed
  Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.
8. 15:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
  4/4The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
9. 16:00
  Say the Word—Episode 4
  4/6Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
10. 16:30
  The Circle—Holding The Baby
  6/6As Mike's big snooker match approaches, a childcare crisis is looming.
11. 17:00
  Miracles R Us—Postcards
  3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
12. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
  6/7Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5
  5/5The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier
  Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.
3. 19:00
  Share and Share Alike—The Will
  1/9Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s legacy.
4. 19:30
  A Very Private Man—Episode 1
  1/6David and Helen swap Croydon for Yorkshire's countryside. But obstacles are ahead.
5. 20:00
  Death May Surprise Us—5. Confession
  5/6A tenuous link is uncovered to one of the kidnappers of the Prime Minister.
6. 20:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Poetry Podcasts
  Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present a selection of poetry podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
  6/7Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
9. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Journey to the Centre of Rick
  6/6England and Wales face the brink of war. Only Rick Wakeman can help Mitch avert disaster.
10. 23:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality, Be a Parent
  Break-out comedy star Sophie Willan looks at how 'normal' we are as parents. From 2018.
11. 23:15
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Leo's Passport
  1/4Imelda Staunton stars as Penny who takes looking after her boss too far.
12. 23:30
  James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Isy Suttie & International Prog Folk
  Will Isy Suttie be won over by Léonore Boulanger's atmospheric album Feigen Feigen?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5
  5/5The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier
  Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.
3. 01:00
  Death May Surprise Us—5. Confession
  5/6A tenuous link is uncovered to one of the kidnappers of the Prime Minister.
4. 01:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
5. 02:00
  Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 5
  5/10Sophie meets some Middle Englanders on board a cruise.
6. 02:15
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5
  5/5Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed?
7. 02:30
  Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed
  Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.
8. 03:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
  4/4The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
9. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 4
  4/6Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
10. 04:30
  The Circle—Holding The Baby
  6/6As Mike's big snooker match approaches, a childcare crisis is looming.
11. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Postcards
  3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
12. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
  6/7Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.

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