BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 October 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 1. The Maid's Bell by Edith Wharton
  1/5A maid takes a job for a dysfunctional couple in a haunted house.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan
  Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books with Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene
  2/6The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio.
4. 01:30
  Castles in Spain—1. Military Mystery
  1/5A bookseller is suddenly asked to try and solve a military mystery. Stars Ray Brooks.
5. 02:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 6
  6/10Edith learns more about her husband’s new novel.
6. 02:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 6
  6/10As Kate worries over David's health scare - she receives more unnerving news
7. 02:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
8. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings
  1/4Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.
9. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes.
10. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Lucy sets up Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy. Stars David Tennant.
11. 05:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
  1/6Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hayfever.
12. 05:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Custody Officer
  2/6Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with a tale of his brief stint as a custody officer.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
2. 06:30
  Castles in Spain—2. Jock
  2/5Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron.
3. 07:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Home
  2/4Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems, sketches and anecdotes on the theme of home
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Geofferendum
  Geoff Norcott examines the limits to our belief in democracy.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  26/24Extended restored episode of the surreal classic comedy.
6. 08:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 5
  5/6Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
8. 09:30
  Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More
  1/6Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child.
9. 10:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
  2/4Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
10. 11:00
  The Home of Radio
  David Hatch explores the facts, myths and legends of the BBC's much loved 'BH'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  26/24Extended restored episode of the surreal classic comedy.
2. 12:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor.
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
4. 13:30
  Castles in Spain—2. Jock
  2/5Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron.
5. 14:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 7
  7/10In New York, Maurice gets an urgent phone call.
6. 14:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 7
  7/10Kate flits between office and hospital but Charles and Emma Darwin occupy her thoughts.
7. 14:30
  I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
  Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
8. 15:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
  2/4Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
9. 16:00
  Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman
  2/6Dave Gorman and Carol Vorderman discuss ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
10. 16:30
  Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More
  1/6Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child.
11. 17:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Home
  2/4Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems, sketches and anecdotes on the theme of home
12. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Geofferendum
  Geoff Norcott examines the limits to our belief in democracy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 2. Walter's Dog by Larry LeClair
  2/5A Newfoundlander's plan to murder his boss and fishing "buddy" goes horribly awry.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Series 26, True Colors
  How Cyndi Lauper's ballad has inspired people around the world.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  26/24Extended restored episode of the surreal classic comedy.
4. 19:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor.
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
6. 20:30
  Castles in Spain—2. Jock
  2/5Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron.
7. 21:00
  The Home of Radio
  David Hatch explores the facts, myths and legends of the BBC's much loved 'BH'.
8. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Geofferendum
  Geoff Norcott examines the limits to our belief in democracy.
9. 22:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston
  2/6A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.
10. 23:00
  The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Vampires
  3/5John goes in search of the blood-suckers of Whitby, with Fame Academy's Alistair Griffin.
11. 23:30
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Sherwood FM
  5/6Can the Sheriff of Nottingham develop a sinister laugh?
12. 23:45
  Paperback Hell—Series 2, How Not To Live
  5/6Readings from the tie-in book to TV's strangely popular 'How Not To Live'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 2. Walter's Dog by Larry LeClair
  2/5A Newfoundlander's plan to murder his boss and fishing "buddy" goes horribly awry.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Series 26, True Colors
  How Cyndi Lauper's ballad has inspired people around the world.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
4. 01:30
  Castles in Spain—2. Jock
  2/5Grahame Mayer flies to Glasgow in search of missing Jock Cameron.
5. 02:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 7
  7/10In New York, Maurice gets an urgent phone call.
6. 02:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 7
  7/10Kate flits between office and hospital but Charles and Emma Darwin occupy her thoughts.
7. 02:30
  I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
  Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
8. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
  2/4Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
9. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman
  2/6Dave Gorman and Carol Vorderman discuss ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
10. 04:30
  Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More
  1/6Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child.
11. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Home
  2/4Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems, sketches and anecdotes on the theme of home
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Geofferendum
  Geoff Norcott examines the limits to our belief in democracy.

Wednesday 19 October 2022