BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 May 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—George Eliot
  Ex-parliamentary standards commissioner Elizabeth Filkin chooses novelist George Eliot.
2. 00:30
  Back to the Ice
  Meteorologist Peter Gibbs returns to Antarctica where he spent two years in the 1980s.
3. 01:00
  Jack London - The Call of the Wild—1. Kidnapped
  1/2A kidnapped pet dog battles for survival in the frozen Yukon.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
5. 02:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Backs to the Drawing Board
  7/8Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith is already working at home.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, My British Buddy
  10/26Walmington's warm welcome for American troops backfires.
7. 03:00
  The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy
  2/6Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton.
8. 03:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—4. Christmas Comfort
  4/10Christmas looms, as Eilis struggles to adapt to her new life far from home.
9. 03:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—4. A Vanishing Gleam
  4/10Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 1
  1/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad
  2/6An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.
12. 05:00
  Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—2. London Outrage
  2/2What began as an international terrorist bombing outrage resolves into a domestic tragedy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jack London - The Call of the Wild—2. Wilderness
  2/2After battling with the dangerous but alluring wilderness - Buck is saved.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 5
  5/5The killer remains at large but Poirot is inspired by a village choir. Stars John Moffatt.
3. 07:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Local newspaper hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher.
4. 07:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
  7/8Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
5. 08:00
  Says on the Tin—Toothpaste
  1/6Disgraced American ad man Eliott Thurber transfers to the land of gross teeth - England.
6. 08:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—5. The Melting Pot
  5/10Eilis fights the prejudice of her fellow lodgers.
7. 08:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—5. Daylight on the Wreak
  5/10Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/05/2024
  Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the government on sex education guidance for schools.
9. 09:30
  Britain at Sea—15. 21st Century
  Lord West tells the story of the Royal Navy since the end of the Cold War.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Thankfulness (Mental Heath Awareness week) - Being Present
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Marika Rose
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Tainted Love
  This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66.
12. 10:30
  Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story
  Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
13. 11:00
  Jack London - The Call of the Wild—2. Wilderness
  2/2After battling with the dangerous but alluring wilderness - Buck is saved.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 5
  5/5The killer remains at large but Poirot is inspired by a village choir. Stars John Moffatt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Local newspaper hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
  7/8Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
3. 13:00
  Says on the Tin—Toothpaste
  1/6Disgraced American ad man Eliott Thurber transfers to the land of gross teeth - England.
4. 13:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—5. The Melting Pot
  5/10Eilis fights the prejudice of her fellow lodgers.
5. 13:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—5. Daylight on the Wreak
  5/10Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers.
6. 14:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 12, Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
  3/6Three Gonville and Caius College Cambridge students take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
7. 14:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, I Could Write a Book
  5/6Roy must face up to life after the loss of Leonard, his beloved trombone.
8. 15:00
  Bowen and Betjeman
  An imagined wartime encounter between Elizabeth Bowen and John Betjeman in Dublin.
9. 15:45
  The Amorous Ghost by Enid Bagnold
  Mr Templeman's wife is away, but it seems someone is sleeping in her nightgowns.
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Tainted Love
  This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66.
11. 16:30
  Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story
  Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
12. 17:00
  Jack London - The Call of the Wild—2. Wilderness
  2/2After battling with the dangerous but alluring wilderness - Buck is saved.
13. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 5
  5/5The killer remains at large but Poirot is inspired by a village choir. Stars John Moffatt.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Local newspaper hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher.
2. 18:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
  7/8Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
3. 19:00
  Says on the Tin—Toothpaste
  1/6Disgraced American ad man Eliott Thurber transfers to the land of gross teeth - England.
4. 19:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—5. The Melting Pot
  5/10Eilis fights the prejudice of her fellow lodgers.
5. 19:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—5. Daylight on the Wreak
  5/10Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers.
6. 20:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 12, Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
  3/6Three Gonville and Caius College Cambridge students take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
7. 20:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, I Could Write a Book
  5/6Roy must face up to life after the loss of Leonard, his beloved trombone.
8. 21:00
  Bowen and Betjeman
  An imagined wartime encounter between Elizabeth Bowen and John Betjeman in Dublin.
9. 21:45
  The Amorous Ghost by Enid Bagnold
  Mr Templeman's wife is away, but it seems someone is sleeping in her nightgowns.
10. 22:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'How well do you remember Thundercats?'
  6/6An unusual advert puzzles guests.
11. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The staff pitch their ideas for a special exhibition.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Maisie Adam 3/3
  Athena Kugblenu chats again to Maisie Adam in the Comedy Club.
13. 23:00
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Prentiss McCabe try to save New Labour from total voter humiliation.
14. 23:30
  Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Graham gives the shock news that a new member of the team is joining them.
15. 23:45
  Tina C Goes Down Under: The Aborogynal Monologues—Tamworth
  4/4Tina's spiritual home hosts the biggest country music festival outside Nashville.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Tainted Love
  This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66.
2. 00:30
  Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story
  Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
3. 01:00
  Jack London - The Call of the Wild—2. Wilderness
  2/2After battling with the dangerous but alluring wilderness - Buck is saved.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 5
  5/5The killer remains at large but Poirot is inspired by a village choir. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Local newspaper hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher.
6. 02:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
  7/8Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
7. 03:00
  Says on the Tin—Toothpaste
  1/6Disgraced American ad man Eliott Thurber transfers to the land of gross teeth - England.
8. 03:30
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—5. The Melting Pot
  5/10Eilis fights the prejudice of her fellow lodgers.
9. 03:45
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—5. Daylight on the Wreak
  5/10Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 12, Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
  3/6Three Gonville and Caius College Cambridge students take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, I Could Write a Book
  5/6Roy must face up to life after the loss of Leonard, his beloved trombone.
12. 05:00
  Bowen and Betjeman
  An imagined wartime encounter between Elizabeth Bowen and John Betjeman in Dublin.
13. 05:45
  The Amorous Ghost by Enid Bagnold
  Mr Templeman's wife is away, but it seems someone is sleeping in her nightgowns.

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