BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 26 October 2023

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust—2. Consequences
  2/2The talk of London society, Brenda's revelation of adultery shatters Tony's life.
2. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—2. The Voice
  2/6Steve Gardiner is drawn into the search for seaside serial killer dubbed 'The Kind Man'.
3. 01:30
  The Dark Island—2. Risk
  2/6Officer Jim Nicholson risks his life investigating the spy torpedo.
4. 02:00
  Heartburn by Nora Ephron—3. One More Chance
  3/5Mark tries to persuade Rachel to give him one more chance...
5. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—8. City Life, Urban Strife
  8/20Neil MacGregor explores life in Shakespeare's London through an apprentice's woollen cap.
6. 02:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Can a brief appearance from Richard Osman lighten the mood?
7. 03:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Around the World in 80 Days
  8/20The Lad Himself tries to copy Phileas Fogg's trip, but in far less time.
8. 03:30
  King of Bath—The Clockwork Man
  6/6Can Beau Nash track down a highwayman known as the Avon Avenger?
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 2
  2/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6It's about vengeful parents on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
11. 05:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
2. 06:30
  The Dark Island—3. Danger
  3/6Nicholson and Grant try to establish who could be in the Outer Hebrides spy ring.
3. 07:00
  Heartburn by Nora Ephron—4. Grand Gestures
  4/5The heavily-pregnant Rachel gets an unexpected proposal.
4. 07:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
5. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The First Noel
  5/6The Amos family plan to fly out to celebrate Christmas in Lagos, Nigeria.
6. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Don't Forget the Diver
  1/20The platoon don crazy camouflage in a drill to attack Captain Square's HQ.
7. 08:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
8. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
9. 09:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
10. 10:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
11. 11:00
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
12. 11:30
  The Dark Island—3. Danger
  3/6Nicholson and Grant try to establish who could be in the Outer Hebrides spy ring.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Heartburn by Nora Ephron—4. Grand Gestures
  4/5The heavily-pregnant Rachel gets an unexpected proposal.
2. 12:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
3. 12:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The First Noel
  5/6The Amos family plan to fly out to celebrate Christmas in Lagos, Nigeria.
4. 13:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Don't Forget the Diver
  1/20The platoon don crazy camouflage in a drill to attack Captain Square's HQ.
5. 13:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
6. 14:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
7. 14:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
8. 15:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
9. 16:00
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
10. 16:30
  The Dark Island—3. Danger
  3/6Nicholson and Grant try to establish who could be in the Outer Hebrides spy ring.
11. 17:00
  Heartburn by Nora Ephron—4. Grand Gestures
  4/5The heavily-pregnant Rachel gets an unexpected proposal.
12. 17:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
13. 17:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The First Noel
  5/6The Amos family plan to fly out to celebrate Christmas in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Don't Forget the Diver
  1/20The platoon don crazy camouflage in a drill to attack Captain Square's HQ.
2. 18:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
3. 19:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
4. 19:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
5. 20:00
  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. 21:00
  Great Lives—Robin Day
  News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy nominates his illustrious predecessor Robin Day.
7. 21:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 14. Lost in Time
  14/20As the Discovery's crew explore Mars, Jet and Doc must rescue Lemmy. But what about Mitch?
8. 22:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4The sketch series with Little Girl, Calum Gilhooley and Frank Hovis.
9. 22:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Political
  3/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at politics today.
10. 23:00
  Friends Like These—Equal Ops
  A sponsored pedalo ride leaves colleagues Bernice and Jen marooned on an island.
11. 23:15
  Life With Lederer—Series 1, 5. The Holiday
  5/5It's something longed for, but will Helen Lederer actually enjoy going on holiday?
12. 23:30
  Ectoplasm—The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
  4/4Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound, pursuing abducted hillbillies.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
2. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—3. The Ally
  3/6Despite suspicious locals, Steve makes a useful ally in his hunt for 'The Kind Man'.
3. 01:30
  The Dark Island—3. Danger
  3/6Nicholson and Grant try to establish who could be in the Outer Hebrides spy ring.
4. 02:00
  Heartburn by Nora Ephron—4. Grand Gestures
  4/5The heavily-pregnant Rachel gets an unexpected proposal.
5. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
6. 02:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The First Noel
  5/6The Amos family plan to fly out to celebrate Christmas in Lagos, Nigeria.
7. 03:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Don't Forget the Diver
  1/20The platoon don crazy camouflage in a drill to attack Captain Square's HQ.
8. 03:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Rebel Without a Pause
  2/8Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?
9. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
10. 04:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
11. 05:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
  2/2The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?

Friday 27 October 2023