BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 November 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins
  1/6Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Schubert’s B-Flat Piano Sonata D960
  Personal stories of Schubert’s last Piano Sonata.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son
  3/6Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives.
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
5. 02:00
  Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 2
  2/5Participants on a bee hunting course in Arizona arouse the suspicions of the local police.
6. 02:15
  Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—2. The Wrongly Named Tree
  2/5A countess and quinine in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
7. 02:30
  Tom Ravenscroft's One Man Band
  Tom Ravenscroft goes in search of the musical characters who prefer to go solo.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 2. I Begin Life On My Own Account
  2/10The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.
9. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  4/6Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
10. 04:30
  Lucky Heather—3. The Searchers
  3/6Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair so asks Heather to investigate.
11. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Holidays
  4/4Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems and sketches about holidays.
12. 05:30
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  2/4Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
2. 06:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
3. 07:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.
4. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue
  1/4Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.
5. 08:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
6. 08:30
  England's Glory—Episode 2
  2/6Morgan Jeffries wants to clear out of the local church to make way for a themed hotel.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood
  3/10The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
10. 11:00
  The Rudest Man in Britain—2. Face to Face with John Freeman
  2/3Simon Fanshawe explores the personal life of outrageous broadcaster Gilbert Harding.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
2. 12:30
  England's Glory—Episode 2
  2/6Morgan Jeffries wants to clear out of the local church to make way for a themed hotel.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
4. 13:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
5. 14:00
  Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 3
  3/5The lengths to which plants go to attract and exploit the bee population can be bizarre.
6. 14:15
  Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—3. What the Doctor Saw
  3/5Bad air, bad water and sad lives in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
7. 14:30
  The Invisible College—Series 2, 1. Inspiration
  1/3Beryl Bainbridge, Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury on inspiration.
8. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood
  3/10The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
9. 16:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
10. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
11. 17:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.
12. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue
  1/4Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night
  2/6Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans
  5/6Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.
3. 19:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
4. 19:30
  England's Glory—Episode 2
  2/6Morgan Jeffries wants to clear out of the local church to make way for a themed hotel.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
6. 20:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
7. 21:00
  The Rudest Man in Britain—2. Face to Face with John Freeman
  2/3Simon Fanshawe explores the personal life of outrageous broadcaster Gilbert Harding.
8. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue
  1/4Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.
9. 22:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, Roots Manoeuvres
  2/4Now living above the shop, Grandad, father and son collide over a local exhibition.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Flo & Joan 3/3
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Flo & Joan join Jake Yapp for chat and songs.
11. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dave Gorman
  2/6Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences.
12. 23:30
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/8John discovers some poems just don't want to be read
13. 23:45
  Late—4. From Travelling to Telephoning
  Midwife tales, and a man thinks about picking up the phone.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night
  2/6Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans
  5/6Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
5. 02:00
  Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 3
  3/5The lengths to which plants go to attract and exploit the bee population can be bizarre.
6. 02:15
  Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—3. What the Doctor Saw
  3/5Bad air, bad water and sad lives in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
7. 02:30
  The Invisible College—Series 2, 1. Inspiration
  1/3Beryl Bainbridge, Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury on inspiration.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood
  3/10The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
9. 04:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
10. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
11. 05:00
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat
  2/6Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman.
12. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue
  1/4Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.

Thursday 3 November 2022