BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 14 May 2024

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Forever and Ever
  True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now.
2. 00:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Colm Toibin
  Writer Colm Toibin selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 6. In a Fog
  6/8On the trail of the Grimethorpes, Wimsey and Bunter get lost and end up stuck in a swamp.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
  1/5The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  The Alan Davies Show—Episode 4
  4/6The struggling actor and mate Murray try out a global food café
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
  4/8Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
7. 03:00
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 4. She Sleeps with the Carp
  4/4Meera Syal stars as Slough's Miss Marple, as she finally solves the Lapsley Hall mystery.
8. 03:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—1. An Unlooked for Offer
  1/10When a priest returns home from America, he recognises both Eilis's plight and potential.
9. 03:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—1. The Unresting Wheel
  1/10Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 3
  3/10Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shappi Khorsandi and Ian McMillan
11. 04:30
  The Nimmo Twins In...—Series 1, Lord of the Onion Rings
  2/6Ed fancies Elaine. So does his boss. But in another world mighty Ed can smite his enemies.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—Hancock's Ashes
  Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.
13. 05:45
  Deceptively Spacious by Patricia Ferguson
  House hunting around London proves dangerous when jealousy gets in the way.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 7. The Barometer Falls
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey probes his brother's whereabouts on the night of the murder.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
3. 07:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Spanish Suitcase
  11/24Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
5. 08:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
6. 08:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
7. 08:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—2. The Little Wench
  2/10Life’s beginning to change for Maggie and Tom.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/05/2024
  MPs arrested for sex offences face parliament ban. Alicia McCarthy reports.
9. 09:30
  Britain at Sea—12. Sky, Surf and Undersea
  Lord West tells the story of the Royal Navy's nuclear submarines, and their wider impact.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Thankfulness (Mental Heath Awareness week) – The everyday
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Andy Fishburne
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed
  Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  Keepsake for My Lover
  Janine H Jones explores the history of the 'voice recording booth'.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 7. The Barometer Falls
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey probes his brother's whereabouts on the night of the murder.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Spanish Suitcase
  11/24Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
3. 13:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
4. 13:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
5. 13:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—2. The Little Wench
  2/10Life’s beginning to change for Maggie and Tom.
6. 14:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  8/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
7. 14:30
  Artists—Series 2, Unholy Alliances
  2/4Tamsin is invited to a wedding. Can she get anti-traditionalist Josef to accompany her?
8. 15:00
  Hindenburg
  A reclusive Englishwoman in New York hides a complicated and dangerous political past.
9. 15:45
  Black Snow Falling by Bernadette Crosthwaite
  Embarking on a prison sentence, Mary recounts why, and the significance of a warder.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed
  Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 16:30
  Keepsake for My Lover
  Janine H Jones explores the history of the 'voice recording booth'.
12. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 7. The Barometer Falls
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey probes his brother's whereabouts on the night of the murder.
13. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Spanish Suitcase
  11/24Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
3. 19:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
4. 19:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
5. 19:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—2. The Little Wench
  2/10Life’s beginning to change for Maggie and Tom.
6. 20:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  8/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
7. 20:30
  Artists—Series 2, Unholy Alliances
  2/4Tamsin is invited to a wedding. Can she get anti-traditionalist Josef to accompany her?
8. 21:00
  Hindenburg
  A reclusive Englishwoman in New York hides a complicated and dangerous political past.
9. 21:45
  Black Snow Falling by Bernadette Crosthwaite
  Embarking on a prison sentence, Mary recounts why, and the significance of a warder.
10. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 6, 4. Ceilidh Minogue
  4/6A deadly game of battle hips.
11. 22:30
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Bridget tries to find an icon who will not replace the word 'feminism' with 'bootylicious'
12. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Insomnia
  1/6Local government worker Martin faces a deadly combo - new boss, cats and wheelie bins.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Maisie Adam 1/3
  Athena Kugblenu chats to Maisie Adam in the Comedy Club.
14. 23:30
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 4
  4/5Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, a time of electro-convulsive shock therapy.
15. 23:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/8John Hegley performs poems dedicated to Bonfire Night and not waving.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed
  Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Keepsake for My Lover
  Janine H Jones explores the history of the 'voice recording booth'.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 7. The Barometer Falls
  7/8Lord Peter Wimsey probes his brother's whereabouts on the night of the murder.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Spanish Suitcase
  11/24Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
7. 03:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Rendezvous with Mr Voltaire
  2/6The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
8. 03:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
9. 03:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—2. The Little Wench
  2/10Life’s beginning to change for Maggie and Tom.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  8/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
11. 04:30
  Artists—Series 2, Unholy Alliances
  2/4Tamsin is invited to a wedding. Can she get anti-traditionalist Josef to accompany her?
12. 05:00
  Hindenburg
  A reclusive Englishwoman in New York hides a complicated and dangerous political past.
13. 05:45
  Black Snow Falling by Bernadette Crosthwaite
  Embarking on a prison sentence, Mary recounts why, and the significance of a warder.

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