BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 October 2023

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Algernon Blackwood - The Nemesis of Fire
  Dr John Silence investigates the appearance of smoke and spontaneous fires...
2. 00:45
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum
  In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
3. 01:00
  Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm
  4/4Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht?
4. 01:45
  Short Works—Take Me Home by Louise Kennedy
  A woman returns to Belfast to care for her dying grandmother.
5. 02:00
  Deep Six—5. Blackmail
  5/6Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed.
6. 02:30
  Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—5. Follow the Money
  5/6Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?
7. 03:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—10. The Return
  10/10A funeral sparks a big reunion of old faces at the house in Cornwall.
8. 03:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—5. Swordplay and Swagger
  5/20Neil MacGregor explores the essential accoutrements of any self-respecting gentleman.
9. 03:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
  2/6Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.
10. 04:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Divorce
  12/13When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.
11. 04:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
  3/6The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
12. 05:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
13. 05:30
  Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib
  4/4A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts
  A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.
2. 07:30
  Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus)
  Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.
3. 08:45
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
4. 09:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
5. 09:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17
  17/20Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.
6. 10:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
7. 11:00
  David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts
  A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus)
  Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.
2. 13:45
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
3. 14:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
4. 14:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17
  17/20Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.
5. 15:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
6. 16:00
  Algernon Blackwood - The Nemesis of Fire
  Dr John Silence investigates the appearance of smoke and spontaneous fires...
7. 16:45
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum
  In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
8. 17:00
  David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts
  A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.
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Evening
1. 18:30
  Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus)
  Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.
2. 19:45
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
3. 20:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
4. 20:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17
  17/20Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.
5. 21:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
6. 22:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Festivals
  2/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by visiting a music festival with Robin Ince.
7. 22:30
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties.
8. 23:00
  Fred at The Stand—Series 2, Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Susan Riddell and Hal Cruttenden
  1/6Fred MacAulay introduces comedians: Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Susan Riddell, Hal Cruttenden
9. 23:30
  Seekers—Series 2, The Boy With the Wogan Tattoo
  6/6It's the morning after Stuart's stag night - his back hurts and Mr Big's looking for him.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Carey Harrison - A Call From The Dead
  It's good to talk, but not when you're called from beyond the grave. With John Shrapnel.
2. 00:30
  The Price of Fear—Cat's Cradle
  An explicitly horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline.
3. 01:00
  David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts
  A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.
4. 02:30
  Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus)
  Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.
5. 03:45
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
6. 04:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
7. 04:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17
  17/20Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.
8. 05:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.

Sunday 22 October 2023