BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 20 October 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 3. Your Fortune in Twenty Words or Less by Larry LeClair
  3/5A carnival worker is initiated into the unusual and terrifying world of precognition.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, Shannon Murray
  3/6Shannon Murray speaks about becoming the UK's first disabled high street model.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
  4/6Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
4. 01:30
  Castles in Spain—3. The Nurse
  3/5Grahame has an interesting meeting with a former nurse.
5. 02:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 8
  8/10Maurice receives an unexpected request for an interview.
6. 02:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 8
  8/10The Darwins adjust to their loss and Kate closes in on her obsession with Emma.
7. 02:30
  Living Books
  Sandi Toksvig visits the Human Library where you borrow a person instead of a book
8. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains
  3/4Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, John Donne
  5/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.
10. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, A Woman's Work
  2/6Happy Rabbi Su finds a role model, but Rabbi Abraham would settle for a haircut.
11. 05:00
  Lobby Land—Series 1, Summer in the City
  4/4Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast.
12. 05:30
  'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Can a professional life coach sort Miles out?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene
  5/6Jacqui spills the beans to the police.
2. 06:30
  Castles in Spain—4. Clues
  4/5Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks.
3. 07:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
4. 07:30
  Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, E-Host!
  4/4Last in the series. Gemma is replaced as host by an artificial intelligence, E-Host!
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
6. 08:30
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
8. 09:30
  Coming Alive—Series 3, A Many-Splendoured Thing
  2/6Terry has reached a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra or will he have to let go?
9. 10:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Bing Crosby
  Singer and actor Bing Crosby makes his music choices. With Roy Plomley. From 1975.
11. 11:30
  Max Bygraves Entertains
  Max Bygraves with Bob Miller & The Millermen and guest Joe Brown.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
2. 12:30
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene
  5/6Jacqui spills the beans to the police.
4. 13:30
  Castles in Spain—4. Clues
  4/5Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks.
5. 14:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 9
  9/10Maurice finds himself confiding in Theo, despite his better judgement.
6. 14:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 9
  9/10After her evening with Eugene, Kate’s desire for a peaceful night is denied.
7. 14:30
  Li Yuan Chia
  Sally Lai explores why Chinese artist Li Yuan Chia made a home for artists in Cumbria.
8. 15:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
9. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 16:30
  Coming Alive—Series 3, A Many-Splendoured Thing
  2/6Terry has reached a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra or will he have to let go?
11. 17:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
12. 17:30
  Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, E-Host!
  4/4Last in the series. Gemma is replaced as host by an artificial intelligence, E-Host!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 4. Welcome to Homerville by Allan Guttman & Don Dickinson
  4/5RC horrifies fellow truckers when they learn he’s bound for Homerville.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Quentin nominates Sir John Vanbrugh
  Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
4. 19:30
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene
  5/6Jacqui spills the beans to the police.
6. 20:30
  Castles in Spain—4. Clues
  4/5Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Bing Crosby
  Singer and actor Bing Crosby makes his music choices. With Roy Plomley. From 1975.
8. 21:30
  Max Bygraves Entertains
  Max Bygraves with Bob Miller & The Millermen and guest Joe Brown.
9. 22:00
  Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, E-Host!
  4/4Last in the series. Gemma is replaced as host by an artificial intelligence, E-Host!
10. 22:30
  Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Comedian Ardal O' Hanlon discovers how much fat you need to become bullet-proof!
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Kirk Flash 2/2
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Jon Holmes speaks to Kirk Flash.
12. 23:00
  Woof—Honest Mistakes at Home and Abroad, Habits of a Social Animal
  3/4Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie.
13. 23:15
  The East Coast Listening Post—Series 1, Old Money
  1/4Jenna and Dana get a glimpse of the dying embers of old British aristocracy.
14. 23:30
  The Party Party—Episode 2
  2/6Prime Minister Action Man explains himself to the nation. With Hugh Laurie.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 4. Welcome to Homerville by Allan Guttman & Don Dickinson
  4/5RC horrifies fellow truckers when they learn he’s bound for Homerville.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Quentin nominates Sir John Vanbrugh
  Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene
  5/6Jacqui spills the beans to the police.
4. 01:30
  Castles in Spain—4. Clues
  4/5Grahame meets a pop star and learns about the holy pictures. Drama with Ray Brooks.
5. 02:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 9
  9/10Maurice finds himself confiding in Theo, despite his better judgement.
6. 02:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 9
  9/10After her evening with Eugene, Kate’s desire for a peaceful night is denied.
7. 02:30
  Li Yuan Chia
  Sally Lai explores why Chinese artist Li Yuan Chia made a home for artists in Cumbria.
8. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 04:30
  Coming Alive—Series 3, A Many-Splendoured Thing
  2/6Terry has reached a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra or will he have to let go?
11. 05:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
12. 05:30
  Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, E-Host!
  4/4Last in the series. Gemma is replaced as host by an artificial intelligence, E-Host!

Friday 21 October 2022