BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 9 August 2023

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
2. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 2. Hide Out
  2/5When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, where was Sid?
3. 01:30
  Shadow of the Pharaoh—3. The Black Tomb of Osiris
  3/6Ahmose seeks out Antef to find out the meaning of the precious amulet.
4. 02:00
  Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy
  2/5As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society.
5. 02:15
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 2
  2/5Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements.
6. 02:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool
  6/6Vera, Henry, Ginny and Lionel are in Paris attempting to recapture their youth.
7. 03:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
8. 03:30
  Jerusalem—2. The Election Debate
  2/3John Edward Castle must debate with his bitter rival Mr Spoon
9. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss.
10. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, The Real World
  1/6Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters.
11. 05:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
2. 06:30
  Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God
  4/6After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.
3. 07:00
  Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline
  3/5Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well.
4. 07:15
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3
  3/5Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.
5. 07:30
  Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory!
  3/4Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.
6. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods
  16/20The Lad announces that he is rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life.
7. 08:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.
8. 09:00
  Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
9. 09:30
  People In Cars—3. Sat Love
  3/3A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.
10. 10:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
11. 11:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
12. 11:30
  Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God
  4/6After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline
  3/5Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well.
2. 12:15
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3
  3/5Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.
3. 12:30
  Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory!
  3/4Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.
4. 13:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods
  16/20The Lad announces that he is rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life.
5. 13:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.
6. 14:00
  Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
7. 14:30
  People In Cars—3. Sat Love
  3/3A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.
8. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
9. 16:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
10. 16:30
  Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God
  4/6After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.
11. 17:00
  Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline
  3/5Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well.
12. 17:15
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3
  3/5Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.
13. 17:30
  Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory!
  3/4Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods
  16/20The Lad announces that he is rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life.
2. 18:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.
3. 19:00
  Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
4. 19:30
  People In Cars—3. Sat Love
  3/3A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Virtues of Vulnerability with Ed Balls
  Ed Balls and guests reflect on the impact of showing one’s vulnerable side.
6. 21:00
  What's Funny About...—Series 1, W1A - with Hugh Bonneville & John Morton
  6/6Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
7. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan.
8. 22:30
  Pick Ups—Series 2, Carpe Diem
  5/6Mike's pick up is on a quest, but can Lind's dinner date secure Irwell Cars' future?
9. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Fiona Allen 2/3
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Angela Barnes chats to Fiona Allen.
10. 23:00
  Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—1. What Shall We Tell Our Kids?
  1/4Canadian stand-up Mae Martin on new attitudes towards sex and gender.
11. 23:15
  Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 3
  3/5Ivor Cutler and friends present dark tales, offbeat songs and tips for aspiring poets.
12. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal
  2/4In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the influence of a holiday company.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
2. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
3. 01:30
  Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God
  4/6After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.
4. 02:00
  Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline
  3/5Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well.
5. 02:15
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3
  3/5Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear.
6. 02:30
  Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory!
  3/4Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.
7. 03:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods
  16/20The Lad announces that he is rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life.
8. 03:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.
9. 04:00
  Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
10. 04:30
  People In Cars—3. Sat Love
  3/3A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.
11. 05:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?

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