BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 April 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Sebastian Faulks and Sarfraz Manzoor
  Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert talk about their favourite books.
2. 00:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—Shappi Khorsandi's Dream Dinner Party
  Comedian Shappi Khorsandi in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 2. A Case of Identity
  2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates a missing fiancé and shady stepfather.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
5. 02:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 15/04/1984
  From his own father to a huge hairy mountain gorilla, it's the ultimate one-man show.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
7. 03:00
  Bad Salsa—Series 3, Something Cold
  2/2Terri gets an idea in the conclusion of the sitcom set in a salsa club.
8. 03:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
  2/5The early successes of Charles Dickens.
9. 03:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—2. Unhappy
  2/10Luke tries to find out who has been making his sister so unhappy.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  2/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for.
12. 05:00
  John Fowles - The French Lieutenant's Woman—2. Conflicts
  2/2John Hurt stars in John Fowles' tale of forbidden passions in Victorian Dorset.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 3. Black Peter
  3/6Holmes and Watson investigate the violent death of a retired whaler.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist
  3/6The furious sleuth pursues James, but stumbles on a new murder.
3. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
5. 08:00
  Dot—Series 2, Meat
  3/4Dot and the gals have a very important visitor.
6. 08:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
7. 08:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—3. Strain
  3/10Everyone is feeling the strain of Nettie's situation.
8. 09:00
  Janey Godley: The C Bomb—Series 2, 4. Friends, Enemies and a Big Decision
  4/4Janey makes friends in high places, and too many enemies to count – then says goodbye.
9. 09:30
  A Guide to Garden Wildlife—3. Hedges
  3/5A useful and engaging guide to some of the commoner wildlife in a garden hedge.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Hymns: Thine be the glory – thou over death has won
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan
11. 10:00
  Short Cuts—Words To Live By
  Josie Long presents short documentaries on words to live by.
12. 10:30
  The Science of Dr Seuss
  Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Dr Seuss
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 3. Black Peter
  3/6Holmes and Watson investigate the violent death of a retired whaler.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist
  3/6The furious sleuth pursues James, but stumbles on a new murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
3. 13:00
  Dot—Series 2, Meat
  3/4Dot and the gals have a very important visitor.
4. 13:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
5. 13:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—3. Strain
  3/10Everyone is feeling the strain of Nettie's situation.
6. 14:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ethical posers involving swapped babies, one-night stands and biochip crime prevention.
7. 14:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
8. 15:00
  Good Queen Bess and the Dastardly Don
  Its 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth’s Virgin Queen reputation....
9. 16:00
  Short Cuts—Words To Live By
  Josie Long presents short documentaries on words to live by.
10. 16:30
  The Science of Dr Seuss
  Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Dr Seuss
11. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 3. Black Peter
  3/6Holmes and Watson investigate the violent death of a retired whaler.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist
  3/6The furious sleuth pursues James, but stumbles on a new murder.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
3. 19:00
  Dot—Series 2, Meat
  3/4Dot and the gals have a very important visitor.
4. 19:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
5. 19:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—3. Strain
  3/10Everyone is feeling the strain of Nettie's situation.
6. 20:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ethical posers involving swapped babies, one-night stands and biochip crime prevention.
7. 20:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
8. 21:00
  Good Queen Bess and the Dastardly Don
  Its 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth’s Virgin Queen reputation....
9. 22:00
  Janey Godley: The C Bomb—Series 2, 4. Friends, Enemies and a Big Decision
  4/4Janey makes friends in high places, and too many enemies to count – then says goodbye.
10. 22:30
  Delve Special—Series 4, Resurrection of St Jerome
  4/4Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jonny Weldon 2/3
  Paul Garner chats again to Jonny Weldon in the Comedy Club.
12. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster
  1/6Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.
13. 23:30
  The Skewer—Series 11, Episode 7
  7/8Jon Holmes's award winning satirical comedy concept album returns to twist into the news
14. 23:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, A Death on the Ocean Wave
  6/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore exhume a murder case on a luxury liner.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Short Cuts—Words To Live By
  Josie Long presents short documentaries on words to live by.
2. 00:30
  The Science of Dr Seuss
  Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Dr Seuss
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 3. Black Peter
  3/6Holmes and Watson investigate the violent death of a retired whaler.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist
  3/6The furious sleuth pursues James, but stumbles on a new murder.
5. 02:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset.
6. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
7. 03:00
  Dot—Series 2, Meat
  3/4Dot and the gals have a very important visitor.
8. 03:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
9. 03:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—3. Strain
  3/10Everyone is feeling the strain of Nettie's situation.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ethical posers involving swapped babies, one-night stands and biochip crime prevention.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
12. 05:00
  Good Queen Bess and the Dastardly Don
  Its 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth’s Virgin Queen reputation....

Thursday 4 April 2024