BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 16 August 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—JB Priestley
  Comedian Barry Cryer nods to his Yorkshire roots by choosing JB Priestley.
2. 00:30
  Who Was Bessie Head?
  Hugh Quarshie talks to those who knew one of Africa's most brilliant writers: Bessie Head
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 4. Suspicion
  4/4Suspicion has turned on Audrey for the murder. But where is she?
5. 02:00
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
  4/4Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers
  24/26Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.
7. 03:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Julie Myerson
  5/6Rufus Hound talks to writer Julie Myerson about the diaries from her formative years.
8. 03:30
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—4. Sir Hilary
  4/10Adopting a cover identity, Bond is hot on the trail of Blofeld in Switzerland.
9. 03:45
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—9. Terrible Consequences
  9/10Philip admires Gino's love for his son, but Harriet has other plans.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Foreign Affairs
  2/6Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle.
12. 05:00
  Heinrich Mann - Berlin—1. The Literary Life
  1/2A young, aspiring writer hurls himself into Berlin society at the end of the 19th century.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Give a Dog a Good Name
  5/6Should PC George Dixon break the rules to catch a vicious criminal?
2. 06:30
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
3. 07:00
  Comedy Showcase—2. Mr Harris
  2/4Lazy, arrogant, bullying games teacher Mr Harris is getting out...
4. 07:30
  Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern
  5/9Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
5. 08:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
6. 08:30
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—5. Ruby Windsor
  5/10In the guise of Sir Hilary Bray, 007 discovers more about Blofeld.
7. 08:45
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—10. A Bitter Truth
  10/10Englishman Philip confesses all to Italian Gino, and learns a bitter truth.
8. 09:00
  Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Part 2
  Kat Sadler shows you how social media can help you get over a relationship.
9. 09:30
  Horse Story—5. Healing Horses
  Clare Balding discovers how horses are helping with mental, physical and social problems.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—God's commands - Listen to one another
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sandra Godley.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
12. 10:30
  The Foghorn: A Celebration
  Peter Curran celebrates the powerful role of the humble foghorn.
13. 11:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Give a Dog a Good Name
  5/6Should PC George Dixon break the rules to catch a vicious criminal?
14. 11:30
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Comedy Showcase—2. Mr Harris
  2/4Lazy, arrogant, bullying games teacher Mr Harris is getting out...
2. 12:30
  Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern
  5/9Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
3. 13:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
4. 13:30
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—5. Ruby Windsor
  5/10In the guise of Sir Hilary Bray, 007 discovers more about Blofeld.
5. 13:45
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—10. A Bitter Truth
  10/10Englishman Philip confesses all to Italian Gino, and learns a bitter truth.
6. 14:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
7. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
8. 15:00
  Heinrich Mann - Berlin—2. At Last - Rehearsals!
  2/2Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.
9. 16:00
  Soul Music—There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
10. 16:30
  The Foghorn: A Celebration
  Peter Curran celebrates the powerful role of the humble foghorn.
11. 17:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Give a Dog a Good Name
  5/6Should PC George Dixon break the rules to catch a vicious criminal?
12. 17:30
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Comedy Showcase—2. Mr Harris
  2/4Lazy, arrogant, bullying games teacher Mr Harris is getting out...
2. 18:30
  Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern
  5/9Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
3. 19:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
4. 19:30
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—5. Ruby Windsor
  5/10In the guise of Sir Hilary Bray, 007 discovers more about Blofeld.
5. 19:45
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—10. A Bitter Truth
  10/10Englishman Philip confesses all to Italian Gino, and learns a bitter truth.
6. 20:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
7. 20:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
8. 21:00
  Heinrich Mann - Berlin—2. At Last - Rehearsals!
  2/2Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Scott Agnew: Dead Man Talking, 2. Life Before Death
  Glasgow saves Scott's life.
10. 22:30
  Matt Berry Interviews...—Series 1, Brian Eno
  2/4Matt Berry presents his classic 1976 interview with musician Brian Eno.
11. 22:45
  Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 1, Posh Radio
  2/4Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Zach Zucker 2/2
  Iain Lee talks to Zach Zucker in the Comedy Club.
13. 23:00
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6The prime minister wants Charles and Martin to discredit the chancellor.
14. 23:30
  As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 5
  5/6The satirist ponders the Jane Austen industry and car user manuals.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
2. 00:30
  The Foghorn: A Celebration
  Peter Curran celebrates the powerful role of the humble foghorn.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Give a Dog a Good Name
  5/6Should PC George Dixon break the rules to catch a vicious criminal?
4. 01:30
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
5. 02:00
  Comedy Showcase—2. Mr Harris
  2/4Lazy, arrogant, bullying games teacher Mr Harris is getting out...
6. 02:30
  Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern
  5/9Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
7. 03:00
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol
  4/4Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
8. 03:30
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—5. Ruby Windsor
  5/10In the guise of Sir Hilary Bray, 007 discovers more about Blofeld.
9. 03:45
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—10. A Bitter Truth
  10/10Englishman Philip confesses all to Italian Gino, and learns a bitter truth.
10. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
12. 05:00
  Heinrich Mann - Berlin—2. At Last - Rehearsals!
  2/2Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.

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