BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 30 June 2023

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—1. Trapped
  1/2Henry Wharton creeps into no-man's land to spend an evening with his family.
2. 01:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
4. 02:00
  Apricots on the Nile by Colette Rossant—4. The Convent
  4/5Colette Rossant recalls convent school, where she continued her personal gourmet quest.
5. 02:15
  Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 9. Heartbreak
  9/10Baba fears she is pregnant and Kate’s relationship with the married Eugene begins to crack
6. 02:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, The Rubington's Doobrery 9000
  2/4Malcolm is jealous after Ramesh starts flirting in the shop.
7. 03:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Enemy Within the Gates
  4/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon try to capture Germans for a reward.
8. 03:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5
  5/6As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests.
9. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green guest in the comedy quiz.
10. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Pam's absent hubby returns, so Merv faces a double-dilemma.
11. 05:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  1/6The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
3. 07:00
  Apricots on the Nile by Colette Rossant—5. Summer Holidays
  5/5Colette recalls her early loves - and finally becoming the mistress of her own kitchen.
4. 07:15
  Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 10. Setting Sail
  10/10Baba is off to England and wants Kate to join her – but will Eugene return?
5. 07:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
7. 08:30
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Great Winglebury Duel
  3/5Alexander Trott finds it is possible to become betrothed in very trying circumstances.
8. 09:00
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  2/5Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
9. 09:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Nigel and Michael are brothers who share everything - home, work and acute neuroses.
10. 10:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
11. 11:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  1/6The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
12. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Apricots on the Nile by Colette Rossant—5. Summer Holidays
  5/5Colette recalls her early loves - and finally becoming the mistress of her own kitchen.
2. 12:15
  Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 10. Setting Sail
  10/10Baba is off to England and wants Kate to join her – but will Eugene return?
3. 12:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
4. 13:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
5. 13:30
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Great Winglebury Duel
  3/5Alexander Trott finds it is possible to become betrothed in very trying circumstances.
6. 14:00
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  2/5Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
7. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Nigel and Michael are brothers who share everything - home, work and acute neuroses.
8. 15:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
9. 16:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  1/6The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
10. 16:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
11. 17:00
  Apricots on the Nile by Colette Rossant—5. Summer Holidays
  5/5Colette recalls her early loves - and finally becoming the mistress of her own kitchen.
12. 17:15
  Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 10. Setting Sail
  10/10Baba is off to England and wants Kate to join her – but will Eugene return?
13. 17:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
2. 18:30
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Great Winglebury Duel
  3/5Alexander Trott finds it is possible to become betrothed in very trying circumstances.
3. 19:00
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  2/5Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
4. 19:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Nigel and Michael are brothers who share everything - home, work and acute neuroses.
5. 20:00
  Too Much Fighting on The Dance Floor
  Violence and tribalism at music gigs in the late 70s and 80s. Adrian Goldberg presents.
6. 20:30
  A Good Read—Niall Ferguson & Tracy Chevalier
  Niall Ferguson and Tracy Chevalier talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
7. 21:00
  Curious Cases—Series 17, A Weighty Matter, Part 1
  How does gravity pull us? asks Emma
8. 21:30
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: The Haunting of Shawley Rectory (Part 1/2)
  1/5The new family at Shawley Rectory move out after only a couple of days. .
9. 21:45
  Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: The Haunting of Shawley Rectory (Part 2/2)
  2/5Will a new owner spark a fresh start for Shawley Rectory?
10. 22:00
  Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 1, 4. Lockdown
  4/4Ashley recalls homeschooling during lockdown.
11. 22:30
  DMs Are Open—Series 2, 7. The Storm
  7/7Ali Official and Athena Kugblenu host the sketch show written by the public.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Paul Garner meets Alexis Strum 3/3
  Paul Garner chats to Alexis Strum in the Comedy Club.
13. 23:00
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
  2/4The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
14. 23:30
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Martin Jarvis reads from a Haynes manual, plus more wireless weirdness.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - Chocky
  A young boy causes concern when he develops an imaginary friend.
2. 01:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
3. 02:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  1/6The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
4. 02:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
5. 03:00
  Apricots on the Nile by Colette Rossant—5. Summer Holidays
  5/5Colette recalls her early loves - and finally becoming the mistress of her own kitchen.
6. 03:15
  Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 10. Setting Sail
  10/10Baba is off to England and wants Kate to join her – but will Eugene return?
7. 03:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth
  2/6Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.
8. 04:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
9. 04:30
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Great Winglebury Duel
  3/5Alexander Trott finds it is possible to become betrothed in very trying circumstances.
10. 05:00
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  2/5Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
11. 05:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Nigel and Michael are brothers who share everything - home, work and acute neuroses.

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