BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 January 2023

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
2. 01:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder.
3. 01:30
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, 4. The Black Smoke
  4/6John Nicholson witnesses the Martians invasion as they creep from their space cylinders
4. 02:00
  Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—4. Confession
  4/10Miranda comes clean to Charlie about her night with Adam.
5. 02:15
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 4
  4/5Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
6. 02:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon
  1/4Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation.
7. 03:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Conference Trick
  Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants.
8. 03:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 1
  1/4Suspecting his wife is having an affair, Simon bugs their telephone and learns much more.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 22, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 4, The Long Goodbye
  6/6Celebrating Ray's civil partnership, drunk Brian learns a lot during the speeches.
11. 05:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love
  5/6As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece.
2. 06:30
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, 5. The Red Weed
  5/6Martian horror strikes as John Nicholson recalls the sound which sparked terror in him.
3. 07:00
  Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—5. Involvement
  5/10Charlie learns about Miranda and Peter Gorringe.
4. 07:15
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 5
  5/5Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
5. 07:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 1: Parties
  1/4Comedian Ellie Taylor takes a look at parties and why, she reckons, they should be banned.
6. 08:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Excursion
  6/10Station Master Horace is keen to encourage the tourist trade. Stars Arthur Lowe.
7. 08:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
8. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
9. 09:30
  Millport—Series 3, Restitution
  2/6Irene hits a snag with re-opening the Cumbrae Club.
10. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
11. 11:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love
  5/6As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece.
12. 11:30
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, 5. The Red Weed
  5/6Martian horror strikes as John Nicholson recalls the sound which sparked terror in him.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—5. Involvement
  5/10Charlie learns about Miranda and Peter Gorringe.
2. 12:15
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 5
  5/5Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
3. 12:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 1: Parties
  1/4Comedian Ellie Taylor takes a look at parties and why, she reckons, they should be banned.
4. 13:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Excursion
  6/10Station Master Horace is keen to encourage the tourist trade. Stars Arthur Lowe.
5. 13:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
6. 14:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
7. 14:30
  Millport—Series 3, Restitution
  2/6Irene hits a snag with re-opening the Cumbrae Club.
8. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
9. 16:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love
  5/6As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece.
10. 16:30
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, 5. The Red Weed
  5/6Martian horror strikes as John Nicholson recalls the sound which sparked terror in him.
11. 17:00
  Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—5. Involvement
  5/10Charlie learns about Miranda and Peter Gorringe.
12. 17:15
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 5
  5/5Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
13. 17:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 1: Parties
  1/4Comedian Ellie Taylor takes a look at parties and why, she reckons, they should be banned.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Excursion
  6/10Station Master Horace is keen to encourage the tourist trade. Stars Arthur Lowe.
2. 18:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
3. 19:00
  Jake Yapp's Unwinding—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/20Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with three hours of comedy, guests and games.
4. 22:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Maisie Adam
  4/6It's comedian Maisie Adam's turn to share her guilty secrets with Stephen Mangan.
5. 22:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
  2/6Beauty has the hots for worship leader Wayne, but warring couples intervene.
6. 23:00
  Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 1
  1/4The show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist.
7. 23:30
  James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Fern Brady & The Punk Beyoncé
  Black Terry Cat by Xenia Rubinos is a magical album drawing on many influences.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 4. Legion of the Lost - Part 1/2
  The Time Lord army has a seemingly endless supply of soldiers. But at what cost?
2. 00:35
  The Garden of Time by JG Ballard
  A dangerous rabble comes close as Mozart rings out from the villa.
3. 01:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 5
  5/5Arthur is struck by disaster, and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the secret.
4. 02:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love
  5/6As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece.
5. 02:30
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, 5. The Red Weed
  5/6Martian horror strikes as John Nicholson recalls the sound which sparked terror in him.
6. 03:00
  Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—5. Involvement
  5/10Charlie learns about Miranda and Peter Gorringe.
7. 03:15
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 5
  5/5Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
8. 03:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 1: Parties
  1/4Comedian Ellie Taylor takes a look at parties and why, she reckons, they should be banned.
9. 04:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Excursion
  6/10Station Master Horace is keen to encourage the tourist trade. Stars Arthur Lowe.
10. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
11. 05:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
12. 05:30
  Millport—Series 3, Restitution
  2/6Irene hits a snag with re-opening the Cumbrae Club.

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