BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 24 April 2024

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson
  Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Find Me A New York Jewish Princess
  Tim Samuels braves the New York Jewish dating scene to find the girl of his dreams
3. 01:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
  2/6An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
  2/5Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
5. 02:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Mystery of the Marie Celeste (Solved)
  8/24Grytpype-Thynne needs a crew to discover the true fate of the mysterious brigantine.
7. 03:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Food
  3/4Sitcom starring Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Godliman about trying to live ethically.
8. 03:30
  Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee—2. Overnight Success
  2/5Tom turns to the writing and production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
9. 03:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 3, 2. Acceptance
  2/5John moves in with Maggie but can the villagers accept him?
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  5/8The antiques quiz visits the Syon House, London.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out.
12. 05:00
  Sally Worboyes - Wild Hops—2. Betrayal
  2/4The risks of discovery of Laura and Robert's affair grow...
13. 05:45
  The Actor by Stan Barstow
  Shy Albert is asked to play the part of a policeman.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—3. Pandora's Box
  3/6A file is stolen from a retired lawyer's office.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3
  3/5Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?
3. 07:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
5. 08:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
6. 08:30
  Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee—3. Activism
  3/5Tom meets Václav Havel.
7. 08:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 3, 3. Cohabitation
  3/5John and Maggie try a new phase in their riotous relationship.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—24/04/2024
  Sean Curran reports as ministers come under pressure over the infected blood scandal.
9. 09:30
  On the Map—8. Whose Map Is It Anyway?
  8/10Mike Parker asks if Ordnance Survey can maintain its hold on the national topography.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Our Planet (Earth Day) – Perfectly formed
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Kirsty Thorpe.
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Beckett's Last Tapes
  Robert McCrum explores Samuel Beckett’s literary career through rare recordings.
12. 11:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—3. Pandora's Box
  3/6A file is stolen from a retired lawyer's office.
13. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3
  3/5Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
3. 13:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
4. 13:30
  Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee—3. Activism
  3/5Tom meets Václav Havel.
5. 13:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 3, 3. Cohabitation
  3/5John and Maggie try a new phase in their riotous relationship.
6. 14:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
7. 14:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
8. 15:00
  Sally Worboyes - Wild Hops—3. Crisis
  3/4With the summer running out, can Laura and Jack's marriage survive?
9. 15:45
  Sydney Came to Egypt by Gillian Tindall
  A tale of fate and the rediscovery of mystery and meaning in the Land of the Pharaohs.
10. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Beckett's Last Tapes
  Robert McCrum explores Samuel Beckett’s literary career through rare recordings.
11. 17:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—3. Pandora's Box
  3/6A file is stolen from a retired lawyer's office.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3
  3/5Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
3. 19:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
4. 19:30
  Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee—3. Activism
  3/5Tom meets Václav Havel.
5. 19:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 3, 3. Cohabitation
  3/5John and Maggie try a new phase in their riotous relationship.
6. 20:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
7. 20:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
8. 21:00
  Sally Worboyes - Wild Hops—3. Crisis
  3/4With the summer running out, can Laura and Jack's marriage survive?
9. 21:45
  Sydney Came to Egypt by Gillian Tindall
  A tale of fate and the rediscovery of mystery and meaning in the Land of the Pharaohs.
10. 22:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Daliso Chaponda
  3/6Paul Merton talks to Daliso Chaponda to find out what he would send to Room 101.
11. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, Under New Management
  3/6The Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inducts fresh members, and there's a new curator.
12. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Adam Buxton
  4/6Alex and the band explore money, shopping and consumerism. With special guest Adam Buxton.
13. 23:30
  On Baby Street—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5The babies are now three months old, but how are their mothers?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Beckett's Last Tapes
  Robert McCrum explores Samuel Beckett’s literary career through rare recordings.
2. 01:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—3. Pandora's Box
  3/6A file is stolen from a retired lawyer's office.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3
  3/5Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?
4. 02:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
6. 03:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
7. 03:30
  Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee—3. Activism
  3/5Tom meets Václav Havel.
8. 03:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 3, 3. Cohabitation
  3/5John and Maggie try a new phase in their riotous relationship.
9. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
10. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
11. 05:00
  Sally Worboyes - Wild Hops—3. Crisis
  3/4With the summer running out, can Laura and Jack's marriage survive?
12. 05:45
  Sydney Came to Egypt by Gillian Tindall
  A tale of fate and the rediscovery of mystery and meaning in the Land of the Pharaohs.

Thursday 25 April 2024