BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 10 April 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen
  Harriett Gilbert talks to Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen about books they love, and why.
2. 00:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—John Cleese's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor, comedian, writer John Cleese in conversation with his heroes, brought back to life.
3. 01:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants
  1/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 1. Sabotage?
  1/4Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. Stars Bill Nighy.
5. 02:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984
  From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
7. 03:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday
  1/4Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday?
8. 03:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband
  2/10Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop.
9. 03:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil
  7/10Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.
12. 05:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—1. Pity the Poor Painter
  1/6Edwardian England: Frank questions why workers don't realise who is really benefitting?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim
  2/4Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.
3. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
5. 08:00
  Dot—Series 2, Trees
  4/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.
6. 08:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron
  3/10Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s.
7. 08:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication
  8/10Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.
8. 09:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Chris McCausland
  1/6Paul Merton talks to Chris McCausland about his pet hates and worst nightmares.
9. 09:30
  A Piece of Cake—3. Chorley Cake
  3/5Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Guiding Light – Let your light shine
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev Grace Thomas.
11. 10:00
  Short Cuts—The Outside
  Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long.
12. 10:30
  Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler
  Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.
13. 11:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim
  2/4Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
3. 13:00
  Dot—Series 2, Trees
  4/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.
4. 13:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron
  3/10Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s.
5. 13:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication
  8/10Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.
6. 14:00
  Say the Word—Episode 1
  1/6Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew.
7. 14:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
8. 15:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—2. Making Money For Mr Rushton
  2/6Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.
9. 16:00
  Short Cuts—The Outside
  Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long.
10. 16:30
  Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler
  Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.
11. 17:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim
  2/4Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
3. 19:00
  Dot—Series 2, Trees
  4/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.
4. 19:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron
  3/10Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s.
5. 19:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication
  8/10Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.
6. 20:00
  Say the Word—Episode 1
  1/6Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew.
7. 20:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
8. 21:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—2. Making Money For Mr Rushton
  2/6Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.
9. 22:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Chris McCausland
  1/6Paul Merton talks to Chris McCausland about his pet hates and worst nightmares.
10. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Museum Reopens
  1/6Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times.
11. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Tom Basden
  2/6Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.
12. 23:30
  The Skewer—Series 11, Episode 8
  8/8Jon Holmes's award-winning satirical comedy concept album returns to twist into the news.
13. 23:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, Six Feet Down Under
  1/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a death by cutlery back in 1824.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Short Cuts—The Outside
  Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long.
2. 00:30
  Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler
  Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.
3. 01:00
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim
  2/4Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.
5. 02:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations.
6. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete
  10/14The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete.
7. 03:00
  Dot—Series 2, Trees
  4/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.
8. 03:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron
  3/10Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s.
9. 03:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication
  8/10Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.
10. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 1
  1/6Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew.
11. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
12. 05:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—2. Making Money For Mr Rushton
  2/6Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.

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