BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 22 October 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Nightfall—Series 2, 5. The Willoughby Obsession by George R Robertson
  5/5After three deaths at the Willoughby mansion, a journalist suspects foul play.
2. 00:30
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash
  1/4Tom Morton meets the daughter of country music star Johnny Cash.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—6. King Rat
  6/6Charles Paris investigates. The actor-cum-detective faces a showdown at Streetley.
4. 01:30
  Castles in Spain—5. Death
  5/5Will Forrest’s death release bookseller Grahame Mayer from his quest?
5. 02:00
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 10
  10/10Maurice realises he’s made a mistake.
6. 02:15
  Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 10
  10/10David and Kate find time to confront their past whilst Emma confronts an uncertain future.
7. 02:30
  The Business of Film with Mark Kermode—Development Hell
  1/3Film critic Mark Kermode reveals the economic realities behind the film industry.
8. 03:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The House Swap
  Sid is an American struggling to come to terms with English life. Stars Penelope Wilton.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.
10. 04:30
  Sharing Fatman—White Swan Sailing
  3/6Now that they own Mr Fatman, Margaret and Ken advertise for others to join a syndicate.
11. 05:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  2/6Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
12. 05:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Pockets Problem
  Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn lay into to payment, pizza and pockets problems.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jonathan Smith - Abandoned
  The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Quentin nominates Sir John Vanbrugh
  Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh
3. 08:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, John Donne
  5/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.
4. 08:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Home
  2/4Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems, sketches and anecdotes on the theme of home
5. 09:00
  Steve Punt's Hancock Cuttings
  Tony Hancock fan Steve Punt presents oddities and rarities featuring the lad himself.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Jack Benny Program—From Palm Springs with Bob Hope
  2/6Jack Benny and friends gather in Palm Springs to welcome Bob Hope.
2. 12:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Julie Walters
  The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track.
3. 12:30
  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.
4. 13:00
  The Home of Radio
  David Hatch explores the facts, myths and legends of the BBC's much loved 'BH'.
5. 14:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Robert Llewellyn interviews Dave Gorman
  1/6The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.
6. 14:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy.
7. 15:00
  Twenty Players—Series 1, Gentleman Jack Perkins
  1/6Des Lynam tells the story a turn-of-the-century boxing toff who never quite made it.
8. 15:15
  Elastic Planet—The Babies
  1/6Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth.
9. 15:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The Archers and The Waltons with a twist, and the Minx Twins tackle feminism.
10. 16:00
  Jonathan Smith - Abandoned
  The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
11. 17:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Quentin nominates Sir John Vanbrugh
  Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jeff Noon - Dead Code
  Joe and Dixie are haunted by music in the ruins of a futuristic housing estate.
2. 18:45
  Philip Levene - The Disposal of Digby
  Deemed a security threat, an employee is swiftly “removed” in an unusual way
3. 19:00
  Steve Punt's Hancock Cuttings
  Tony Hancock fan Steve Punt presents oddities and rarities featuring the lad himself.
4. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest...
  2/4Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.
5. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner
  2/6The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.
6. 23:00
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Surreal take on infuriating call centres and ex-soviet tyrants settling in British suburbs
7. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, This Thing Called Love
  1/6Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jeff Noon - Dead Code
  Joe and Dixie are haunted by music in the ruins of a futuristic housing estate.
2. 00:45
  Philip Levene - The Disposal of Digby
  Deemed a security threat, an employee is swiftly “removed” in an unusual way
3. 01:00
  The Home of Radio
  David Hatch explores the facts, myths and legends of the BBC's much loved 'BH'.
4. 02:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Robert Llewellyn interviews Dave Gorman
  1/6The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.
5. 02:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance
  1/4Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy.
6. 03:00
  Twenty Players—Series 1, Gentleman Jack Perkins
  1/6Des Lynam tells the story a turn-of-the-century boxing toff who never quite made it.
7. 03:15
  Elastic Planet—The Babies
  1/6Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth.
8. 03:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The Archers and The Waltons with a twist, and the Minx Twins tackle feminism.
9. 04:00
  Jonathan Smith - Abandoned
  The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
10. 05:30
  Great Lives—Caroline Quentin nominates Sir John Vanbrugh
  Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh

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