BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 16 April 2023

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation
  1/5Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
2. 00:30
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—3. The Changing Man
  3/5As Bowers' behaviour worsens, Debs discovers why he seems immune to the cold.
3. 01:00
  The Displaced Person
  Elsie's husband has been missing at sea for months and she can't accept it.
4. 02:30
  James Bond - Casino Royale (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Is fraudster Le Chiffre really beaten? Alex Jennings concludes the first James Bond novel.
5. 03:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Billy Ocean
  Soul singer Billy Ocean chooses tracks by Bob Marley & The Wailers, and Sam Cooke.
6. 03:45
  Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, Young Chocolate
  3/5Carter's uncle fancies a good funeral, so they head off to a boxer's burial.
7. 04:00
  We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
  Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
8. 04:30
  Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
9. 05:00
  The Mastertapes Guide to Writing the Perfect Song—1. From Macca to McLean
  1/3Leading musicians give a masterclass in the art of songwriting to John Wilson.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Poetry Extra—Breaking Our Silence
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 06:30
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/3Will Blanche Ingram's arrival at Thornfield dampen Jane's dreams?
3. 07:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Robshaw
  Former Rugby Union captain Chris Robshaw, chooses tracks by Simply Red and Rihanna.
4. 07:50
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 7 (Omnibus) - Devil's Bridge
  A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
5. 09:00
  Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
  6/13Harry gets more than he bargains for when he spends his birthday reminiscing about the war
6. 09:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Cornish Exercise - Recovered Audio
  18/26Recovered episode. The crew of HMS Troutbridge are sent on a secretive training exercise
7. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Anna Ford
  4 Extra's extended edition. Anna Ford shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
8. 11:00
  Poetry Extra—Breaking Our Silence
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 11:30
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/3Will Blanche Ingram's arrival at Thornfield dampen Jane's dreams?
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Afternoon
1. 12:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Robshaw
  Former Rugby Union captain Chris Robshaw, chooses tracks by Simply Red and Rihanna.
2. 12:50
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 7 (Omnibus) - Devil's Bridge
  A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
3. 14:00
  Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
  6/13Harry gets more than he bargains for when he spends his birthday reminiscing about the war
4. 14:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Cornish Exercise - Recovered Audio
  18/26Recovered episode. The crew of HMS Troutbridge are sent on a secretive training exercise
5. 15:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Anna Ford
  4 Extra's extended edition. Anna Ford shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
6. 16:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation
  1/5Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
7. 16:30
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—3. The Changing Man
  3/5As Bowers' behaviour worsens, Debs discovers why he seems immune to the cold.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—Breaking Our Silence
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 17:30
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/3Will Blanche Ingram's arrival at Thornfield dampen Jane's dreams?
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Evening
1. 18:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Robshaw
  Former Rugby Union captain Chris Robshaw, chooses tracks by Simply Red and Rihanna.
2. 18:50
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 7 (Omnibus) - Devil's Bridge
  A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
3. 20:00
  Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
  6/13Harry gets more than he bargains for when he spends his birthday reminiscing about the war
4. 20:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Cornish Exercise - Recovered Audio
  18/26Recovered episode. The crew of HMS Troutbridge are sent on a secretive training exercise
5. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Anna Ford
  4 Extra's extended edition. Anna Ford shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
6. 22:00
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 1. Concert
  1/6A trip to a classical concert poses difficulties for everyone.
7. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 7, Simon Day talks to Peter Hook
  2/6The comedian and Joy Division musician in the tag talk show
8. 23:00
  Safety Catch—Series 2, I Draw the Line
  2/4Reluctant arms dealer Simon decides to quit when he has to sell uniforms to child soldiers
9. 23:30
  Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—3. Is It a Bird?
  3/4Lemn examines how he hid his feelings and identity to fit in with the world around him.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Poetry Extra—Breaking Our Silence
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 00:30
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/3Will Blanche Ingram's arrival at Thornfield dampen Jane's dreams?
3. 01:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Robshaw
  Former Rugby Union captain Chris Robshaw, chooses tracks by Simply Red and Rihanna.
4. 01:50
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 7 (Omnibus) - Devil's Bridge
  A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
5. 03:00
  Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
  6/13Harry gets more than he bargains for when he spends his birthday reminiscing about the war
6. 03:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Cornish Exercise - Recovered Audio
  18/26Recovered episode. The crew of HMS Troutbridge are sent on a secretive training exercise
7. 04:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Anna Ford
  4 Extra's extended edition. Anna Ford shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
8. 05:00
  Give Dotty a Chance
  Comedy about the camp iconic singer Dorothy Squires. Starring Ruth Madoc.
9. 05:45
  Short Works—A Traditional Sunday Roast by Yvvette Edwards
  Rose has a surprise for her grand-daughter. Read by Cherrelle Skeete.

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