BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 May 2024

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Victor Adebowale and Rachel Unthank
  Lord Victor Adebowale and musician Rachel Unthank join Harriett Gilbert to talk books.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Eric Morecambe
  Comedian Eric Morecambe discusses his enthusiasm for birdwatching and fishing.
3. 01:00
  London Particulars—Series 1, 2. Framed
  2/2The mystery over Michael’s disappearance deepens when he’s suspected of murder.
4. 01:45
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—2. Facing the Music 2/2
  2/5Probing a Edinburgh shop theft, Inspector Rebus learns the hi-fi dealer has a steel door.
5. 02:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, Charity Begins at Home
  5/6Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir
  16/24As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan.
7. 03:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Sojourn with Mr Swift
  4/6Jonathan Swift unwittingly creates his masterpiece with the aid of the secret society.
8. 03:30
  The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—2. Island Spring
  2/5The wilderness wonders of Colonsay and Shetland.
9. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 2
  2/5When the Druid’s Rest collapses, Emlyn and Megan are trapped underground.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
11. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus
  The family gathers at the Randolph's home in 1938 to celebrate a golden wedding.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown - The Secret Garden
  A stranger is found murdered in a walled garden with one entrance. How did he get there?
2. 06:45
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—3. Herbert in Motion 1/2
  3/5A gallery curator faces prison when his part in a big art fraud looks set to be exposed.
3. 07:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Something To Celebrate
  7/7Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret?
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
5. 08:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing
  3/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
6. 08:30
  The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—3. An Island Pilgrimage
  3/5Spring on the fertile small island of Lismore.
7. 08:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 3
  3/5There’s a rescue attempt in Glan Don.
8. 09:00
  Tudur Owen: United Nations of Anglesey—Episode 2
  2/2The second episode in a two-part tale from Anglesey comedian Tudur Owen
9. 09:30
  A British History in Weather—3. Wind
  3/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Three in one - Trinity Sunday - The fellowship of the holy spirit
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Jay Hulme
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Please Leave a Message after the Tone
  Are we hanging up on the voicemail? Olly Mann charts its rise, fall and strange afterlife.
12. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown - The Secret Garden
  A stranger is found murdered in a walled garden with one entrance. How did he get there?
13. 11:45
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—3. Herbert in Motion 1/2
  3/5A gallery curator faces prison when his part in a big art fraud looks set to be exposed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Something To Celebrate
  7/7Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret?
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
3. 13:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing
  3/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
4. 13:30
  The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—3. An Island Pilgrimage
  3/5Spring on the fertile small island of Lismore.
5. 13:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 3
  3/5There’s a rescue attempt in Glan Don.
6. 14:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Josie Long, Owen Jones, Clare Grogan and Andrew Maxwell.
7. 14:30
  Hidden Treasures—Patrick Hamilton - The Slaves of Solitude
  1943: Arriving Americans affect lonely wartime residents of an English boarding house.
8. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Please Leave a Message after the Tone
  Are we hanging up on the voicemail? Olly Mann charts its rise, fall and strange afterlife.
9. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown - The Secret Garden
  A stranger is found murdered in a walled garden with one entrance. How did he get there?
10. 17:45
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—3. Herbert in Motion 1/2
  3/5A gallery curator faces prison when his part in a big art fraud looks set to be exposed.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Something To Celebrate
  7/7Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret?
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
3. 19:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing
  3/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
4. 19:30
  The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—3. An Island Pilgrimage
  3/5Spring on the fertile small island of Lismore.
5. 19:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 3
  3/5There’s a rescue attempt in Glan Don.
6. 20:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Josie Long, Owen Jones, Clare Grogan and Andrew Maxwell.
7. 20:30
  Hidden Treasures—Patrick Hamilton - The Slaves of Solitude
  1943: Arriving Americans affect lonely wartime residents of an English boarding house.
8. 22:00
  Tudur Owen: United Nations of Anglesey—Episode 2
  2/2The second episode in a two-part tale from Anglesey comedian Tudur Owen
9. 22:30
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The band in Tom's head disrupts a funeral as he ends up on stage.
10. 23:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 2. Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop
  2/6Al Murray, the Pub Landlord creator, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop.
11. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 2
  2/6Boothby Graffoe stays the night in a haunted Scottish castle.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Please Leave a Message after the Tone
  Are we hanging up on the voicemail? Olly Mann charts its rise, fall and strange afterlife.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown - The Secret Garden
  A stranger is found murdered in a walled garden with one entrance. How did he get there?
3. 01:45
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—3. Herbert in Motion 1/2
  3/5A gallery curator faces prison when his part in a big art fraud looks set to be exposed.
4. 02:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Something To Celebrate
  7/7Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret?
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  3/16Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson.
6. 03:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing
  3/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
7. 03:30
  The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—3. An Island Pilgrimage
  3/5Spring on the fertile small island of Lismore.
8. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 3
  3/5There’s a rescue attempt in Glan Don.
9. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Josie Long, Owen Jones, Clare Grogan and Andrew Maxwell.
10. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—Patrick Hamilton - The Slaves of Solitude
  1943: Arriving Americans affect lonely wartime residents of an English boarding house.

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