BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 4 October 2023

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 4, Cross Purposes
  1/6The priestly sleuth tackles some crossword-related murders.
2. 00:45
  Short Works—Meditations for a New Mother by Amy Mason
  Three guided meditations for a new mother, picturing a rather unusual happy place.
3. 01:00
  Project Raphael—2. Truths
  2/3As MI7 recruits Malcolm Holmes, some uncomfortable truths are uncovered.
4. 01:30
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
5. 02:00
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—2. Hobo Rick
  2/5The actor recalls starting his showbiz career on Liverpool's pub circuit.
6. 02:15
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—7. An Unexpected Turn
  7/10Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting.
7. 02:30
  Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
  4/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
8. 03:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again
  13/17Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault?
9. 03:30
  Growing Pains—2. Getting It Together
  2/6Tom and Pat want to strengthen their marriage by doing more things together.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
11. 04:30
  On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Expectant mum Geraldine is angry, Shona is upset and Yvette feels queasy.
12. 05:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 4, The Devil's Eye
  2/6The priestly sleuth gets involved in a mysterious case on a remote Irish island.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Is This Platform Four Madam? Is it? by Pauline Melville
  The haunting story of a remarkable encounter with two mysterious strangers on a train.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Project Raphael—3. Alarms
  3/3Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed.
2. 06:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
3. 07:00
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—3. The Shrewsbury Two
  3/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor recalls his arrest for strike action.
4. 07:15
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—8. Torment
  8/10As Emma embarks on a passionate affair, her lover Leon becomes troubled.
5. 07:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian takes Chloe and baby Don away, hoping a relaxing weekend at a spa hotel will help.
6. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
7. 08:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
8. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
9. 09:30
  His Master's Voice—4. Globalisation Celebrity Special
  4/4Can Keith stomach Lord Malan's demand for a globalisation special with a celebrity angle?
10. 10:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 4, The Devil's Eye
  2/6The priestly sleuth gets involved in a mysterious case on a remote Irish island.
11. 10:45
  Short Works—Is This Platform Four Madam? Is it? by Pauline Melville
  The haunting story of a remarkable encounter with two mysterious strangers on a train.
12. 11:00
  Project Raphael—3. Alarms
  3/3Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed.
13. 11:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—3. The Shrewsbury Two
  3/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor recalls his arrest for strike action.
2. 12:15
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—8. Torment
  8/10As Emma embarks on a passionate affair, her lover Leon becomes troubled.
3. 12:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian takes Chloe and baby Don away, hoping a relaxing weekend at a spa hotel will help.
4. 13:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
5. 13:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
6. 14:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
7. 14:30
  His Master's Voice—4. Globalisation Celebrity Special
  4/4Can Keith stomach Lord Malan's demand for a globalisation special with a celebrity angle?
8. 15:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 4, The Devil's Eye
  2/6The priestly sleuth gets involved in a mysterious case on a remote Irish island.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Is This Platform Four Madam? Is it? by Pauline Melville
  The haunting story of a remarkable encounter with two mysterious strangers on a train.
10. 16:00
  Project Raphael—3. Alarms
  3/3Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed.
11. 16:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
12. 17:00
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—3. The Shrewsbury Two
  3/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor recalls his arrest for strike action.
13. 17:15
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—8. Torment
  8/10As Emma embarks on a passionate affair, her lover Leon becomes troubled.
14. 17:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian takes Chloe and baby Don away, hoping a relaxing weekend at a spa hotel will help.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
2. 18:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
3. 19:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
4. 19:30
  His Master's Voice—4. Globalisation Celebrity Special
  4/4Can Keith stomach Lord Malan's demand for a globalisation special with a celebrity angle?
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Great Spy Books: Fact or Fiction?
  Peter Hennessy, an expert on state secrecy, asks how close spy novels come to reality.
6. 21:00
  Short Cuts—Series 9, Body Language
  1/6Josie Long presents stories about wordless communication.
7. 21:30
  Soho Nights—3. Irresistible
  3/5Victor’s influence on Simon and his family deepens. Why is he so hard to resist?
8. 22:00
  Please Use Other Door—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Comic scenes from modern life.
9. 22:30
  The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Leaving Do
  3/3Mami and Deiniol throw a surprise engagement party for Anni and Ben.
10. 23:00
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, Tarquin and the Tiny Studio
  1/4Kevin's back poking fun at beatniks, Blofeld, wine gums and castanets.
11. 23:30
  Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour—The Louvre
  3/4A walking tour of the Louvre, home to some of the world's greatest art treasures.
12. 23:45
  Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 1, Man's Red Flower
  3/4Monica Dolan stars in this tale about a scientist who discovers a miraculous serum.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 4, The Devil's Eye
  2/6The priestly sleuth gets involved in a mysterious case on a remote Irish island.
2. 00:45
  Short Works—Is This Platform Four Madam? Is it? by Pauline Melville
  The haunting story of a remarkable encounter with two mysterious strangers on a train.
3. 01:00
  Project Raphael—3. Alarms
  3/3Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed.
4. 01:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
5. 02:00
  Ricky by Ricky Tomlinson—3. The Shrewsbury Two
  3/5Reading from his autobiography, the actor recalls his arrest for strike action.
6. 02:15
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—8. Torment
  8/10As Emma embarks on a passionate affair, her lover Leon becomes troubled.
7. 02:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian takes Chloe and baby Don away, hoping a relaxing weekend at a spa hotel will help.
8. 03:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
9. 03:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
11. 04:30
  His Master's Voice—4. Globalisation Celebrity Special
  4/4Can Keith stomach Lord Malan's demand for a globalisation special with a celebrity angle?
12. 05:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 4, The Smoker
  3/6A drunken author lights up in a non-smoking wine bar and befalls a terrible fate.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Fifty Pence for the Meter by Jamie Guiney
  An elderly man attends wakes for deceased strangers.

Thursday 5 October 2023