BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 12 August 2023

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Voyage of the Demeter by Robert Forrest
  1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England. Stars Finlay Welsh.
2. 01:00
  Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better
  An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.
3. 02:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
4. 02:30
  Shadow of the Pharaoh—6. Out of the Shadow
  6/6Ahmose is the rightful heir to the throne - and trapped! Stars Sean Barrett.
5. 03:00
  Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—5. Truth
  5/5Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind.
6. 03:15
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5
  5/5Gareth makes a life-changing discovery.
7. 03:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert
  2/4The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.
8. 04:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation
  2/13Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate?
9. 04:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
10. 05:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
11. 05:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More
  5/6A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told
  17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.
2. 07:30
  The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus)
  Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
3. 08:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
  "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
4. 09:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away
  8/13Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry.
5. 09:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.
6. 10:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
7. 11:00
  Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told
  17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus)
  Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
2. 13:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
  "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
3. 14:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away
  8/13Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry.
4. 14:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.
5. 15:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
6. 16:00
  The Voyage of the Demeter by Robert Forrest
  1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England. Stars Finlay Welsh.
7. 17:00
  Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told
  17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.
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Evening
1. 18:30
  The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus)
  Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
2. 19:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
  "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
3. 20:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away
  8/13Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry.
4. 20:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.
5. 21:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
6. 22:00
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol
  6/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
7. 22:30
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre sketch comedy show.
8. 23:00
  Believe It!—Series 4, Boyfriend
  3/4Richard decides it really is time he went in search of true love.
9. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Hannibal
  2/6The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the talented military commander.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Inexperienced Ghost by HG Wells
  A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?
2. 00:30
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
  1/5A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
3. 01:00
  Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told
  17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.
4. 02:30
  The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus)
  Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
5. 03:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
  "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
6. 04:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away
  8/13Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry.
7. 04:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.
8. 05:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.

Sunday 13 August 2023