BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 April 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Radiolab—Series 11, Man Against Horse
  8/8Radiolab explores the surprisingly evolutionary story of the human ‘butt’
2. 00:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Brian Eno
  Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.
3. 01:00
  The Sensitive—1. The Sensitive
  Police call in psychic detective Thomas Soutar to find a missing woman
4. 01:45
  DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—1. The Artist
  1/5DS Sue Manson of the National Missing Persons Bureau hunts for a fixated serial killer.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, The Best Place for Them
  6/6With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters
  6/6Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
7. 03:00
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 6
  6/6Jen’s date turns to farce when she realises it’s Bonfire Night.
8. 03:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—6. Aunt
  6/10Jean and Howard drive together to visit Howard’s aunt.
9. 03:45
  Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—1. Bad Weather
  1/5Despite Mr Ramsay's bad weather worry, young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 3
  3/12Nicholas Parsons with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Janey Godley
11. 04:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Keeping Mum
  4/6Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?
12. 05:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—5. Always For Profit
  5/6Work is proving harder to find and Frank’s health deteriorates
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man
  Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder
2. 06:45
  DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia
  2/5An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.
3. 07:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984
  From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
  7/26Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
5. 08:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
6. 08:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion
  7/10Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard.
7. 08:45
  Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment
  2/5Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—16/04/2024
  Sean Curran reports as Rishi Sunak is questioned by MPs about Iran's attack on Israel.
9. 09:30
  On the Map—2. Mapping the Metropolis
  2/10Mike Parker finds out what makes the ideal map for steering us through the urban jungle.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—In Step with God: A Tale of Two Sisters
  Rev Richard Littledale reflects on walks in the bible.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong
  Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Just Like That - Tommy Cooper
  Milton Jones celebrates the comic genius of Tommy Cooper.
13. 11:00
  The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man
  Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder
14. 11:45
  DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia
  2/5An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984
  From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
  7/26Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
3. 13:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
4. 13:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion
  7/10Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard.
5. 13:45
  Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment
  2/5Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.
6. 14:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
7. 14:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.
8. 15:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—6. A Beast of Burden
  6/6As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong
  Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books.
10. 16:30
  Just Like That - Tommy Cooper
  Milton Jones celebrates the comic genius of Tommy Cooper.
11. 17:00
  The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man
  Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder
12. 17:45
  DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia
  2/5An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984
  From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
  7/26Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
3. 19:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
4. 19:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion
  7/10Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard.
5. 19:45
  Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment
  2/5Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.
6. 20:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
7. 20:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.
8. 21:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—6. A Beast of Burden
  6/6As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.
9. 22:00
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 4. Wild West
  4/4Americana special, with guest star Morgana Robinson.
10. 22:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 2, The Playgroup
  5/6Monique has work so Josh has to take their son single-handedly to his playgroup.
11. 23:00
  At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Alex is obsessed with snails, but can women ever replace them in his affections?
12. 23:30
  Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/490-something Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong
  Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Just Like That - Tommy Cooper
  Milton Jones celebrates the comic genius of Tommy Cooper.
3. 01:00
  The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man
  Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder
4. 01:45
  DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia
  2/5An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.
5. 02:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984
  From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain
  7/26Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.
7. 03:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval
  2/4The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay.
8. 03:30
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion
  7/10Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard.
9. 03:45
  Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment
  2/5Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.
12. 05:00
  Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—6. A Beast of Burden
  6/6As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.

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