BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 30 April 2024

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Around the World
  True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces global tales
2. 00:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Paul Anka
  Songwriter and 60s teen idol Paul Anka chooses two songs sung by Frank Sinatra.
3. 01:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold
  6/6Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away.
4. 01:30
  Apprentice to Danger
  Two ship apprentices in Australia agree to bring a gift to Liverpool....
5. 02:00
  The Alan Davies Show—Episode 2
  2/6The actor minds his girlfriend's talented stunt dog, but it eats everything in sight.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
  2/8The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 03:00
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 2. The Peril of the Poisoned Puddle
  2/4The catering sleuth from Slough is on the trail of a missing bridesmaid. Stars Meera Syal.
8. 03:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—1. The Virginian
  1/5The fascinating life of the first woman to take a seat in the British Parliament.
9. 03:45
  Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh—1. The Wedding
  1/5Four young Saudi women dream of romance and excitement. But reality can get in the way.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 10
  10/12Nicholas Parsons – with Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley and Kit Hesketh-Harvey.
11. 04:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Seeking Lost Gardens
  6/6Stella's plans for an open garden charity day are interrupted by an unexpected delivery.
12. 05:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 1. Method in his Madness
  1/4Charles lands a role in an immersive production of Hamlet, and an actress goes missing.
2. 06:30
  E Nesbit - The Railway Children—1. Upheaval
  1/4A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they find a railway.
3. 07:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
5. 08:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, The Block
  4/4Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
6. 08:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—2. England
  2/5Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears.
7. 08:45
  Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh—2. Chicago
  2/5Gamrah embarks on married life a long way from home, in Chicago.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—30/04/2024
  Sean Curran reports as MPs discuss assisted dying.
9. 09:30
  Britain at Sea—2. New Technology
  Lord West looks at how a revolution in naval technology transformed ideas of warfare.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Firm Foundation – This rock
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Molly Boot.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich
  Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Country Down Under
  How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 1. Method in his Madness
  1/4Charles lands a role in an immersive production of Hamlet, and an actress goes missing.
14. 11:30
  E Nesbit - The Railway Children—1. Upheaval
  1/4A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they find a railway.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
3. 13:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, The Block
  4/4Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
4. 13:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—2. England
  2/5Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears.
5. 13:45
  Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh—2. Chicago
  2/5Gamrah embarks on married life a long way from home, in Chicago.
6. 14:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
7. 14:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.
8. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich
  Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
10. 16:30
  Country Down Under
  How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 1. Method in his Madness
  1/4Charles lands a role in an immersive production of Hamlet, and an actress goes missing.
12. 17:30
  E Nesbit - The Railway Children—1. Upheaval
  1/4A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they find a railway.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
3. 19:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, The Block
  4/4Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
4. 19:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—2. England
  2/5Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears.
5. 19:45
  Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh—2. Chicago
  2/5Gamrah embarks on married life a long way from home, in Chicago.
6. 20:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
7. 20:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.
8. 21:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
9. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 6, 2. Conkers Bonkers
  2/6Meet the furry George Clooney.
10. 22:30
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world and deconstructs a yoghurt advert.
11. 23:00
  At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4With 2000 snails in Alex's shed, there are fears that they will take over the village.
12. 23:30
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 2
  2/5Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, when a girl caused excitement and self-loathing.
13. 23:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8Poems from the Luton Laureate including tales of the Tate, a jumble sale and an armadillo.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich
  Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Country Down Under
  How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 1. Method in his Madness
  1/4Charles lands a role in an immersive production of Hamlet, and an actress goes missing.
4. 01:30
  E Nesbit - The Railway Children—1. Upheaval
  1/4A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they find a railway.
5. 02:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
7. 03:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, The Block
  4/4Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
8. 03:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—2. England
  2/5Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears.
9. 03:45
  Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh—2. Chicago
  2/5Gamrah embarks on married life a long way from home, in Chicago.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  6/8The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.
12. 05:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam

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