BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 29 August 2024

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Disorienting: Asians on Screen
  Phil Wang investigates the representation of East and South East Asians in western media.
2. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
3. 01:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—2. Plaingirl and the Beast
  2/6James makes Georgy an offer she can't possibly accept. Or can she?
4. 02:00
  Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection
  3/6A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, A Visit to Swansea
  4/12Can the Lad find Harry Secombe to say thanks for stepping in for him?
6. 03:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell
  2/4Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans.
7. 03:30
  Short Works—The Little Things by Kiare Ladner
  A special day begins when an artist gets her painting into the Summer Exhibition.
8. 03:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—3. Song of Solomon
  3/5Solly is a good bloke, but not in one area of his life...
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Noble, Shanahan, Dent
  3/6John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Ross Noble, Dr Mike Shanahan and Susie Dent.
10. 04:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, All You Need Is Love
  3/4Saffron is worried because Trevor is staying out after work more frequently.
11. 05:00
  Imogen Quy - The Wyndham Case
  A Cambridge student's found dead - a tragic accident or is something more sinister afoot?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
2. 06:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—3. Fairy Wedding
  3/6Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy's answer.
3. 07:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Quick Draw McGraw
  2/6Terry needs his conman skills to tackle the local crime baron. Stars Karl Howman.
4. 07:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
5. 08:00
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
6. 08:30
  Short Works—Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
  Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
7. 08:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—4. Angel Delight
  4/5Laura isn't sure whether she's truly blessed or just going crazy.
8. 09:00
  Fresh from the Fringe—2024 Part 1
  The Edinburgh Fringe's freshest comedy showcase.
9. 09:30
  Hunting the Beagle—4. Discovery
  4/5Examining the correlation between the Beagle Mars lander and HMS Beagle.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Water - world water week - John's Baptism of Jesus
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Isabelle Hamley
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Andi Oliver on Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
  Andi Oliver chooses the Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
12. 10:30
  Songs for Madame Vasnier
  Richard Langham Smith on the songs Debussy wrote for his muse Madame Vasnier.
13. 11:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
14. 11:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—3. Fairy Wedding
  3/6Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy's answer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Quick Draw McGraw
  2/6Terry needs his conman skills to tackle the local crime baron. Stars Karl Howman.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
3. 13:00
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
4. 13:30
  Short Works—Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
  Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
5. 13:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—4. Angel Delight
  4/5Laura isn't sure whether she's truly blessed or just going crazy.
6. 14:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
7. 14:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Hard Times
  4/6Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work.
8. 15:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Andi Oliver on Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
  Andi Oliver chooses the Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
10. 16:30
  Songs for Madame Vasnier
  Richard Langham Smith on the songs Debussy wrote for his muse Madame Vasnier.
11. 17:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
12. 17:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—3. Fairy Wedding
  3/6Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy's answer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Quick Draw McGraw
  2/6Terry needs his conman skills to tackle the local crime baron. Stars Karl Howman.
2. 18:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
3. 19:00
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
4. 19:30
  Short Works—Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
  Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
5. 19:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—4. Angel Delight
  4/5Laura isn't sure whether she's truly blessed or just going crazy.
6. 20:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
7. 20:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Hard Times
  4/6Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work.
8. 21:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.
9. 22:00
  Fresh from the Fringe—2024 Part 1
  The Edinburgh Fringe's freshest comedy showcase.
10. 22:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6A surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. Sketch show from 2018.
11. 23:00
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Living Room
  2/4Alun's house tour arrives in his living room.
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 7, Jane Horrocks
  4/4Jane Horrocks joins Patrick Marber and Peter Curran to reflect on fancying yourself.
13. 23:45
  Woof—True Tales of Romance and Failure, The Price of Luxury
  3/4Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Andi Oliver on Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
  Andi Oliver chooses the Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
2. 00:30
  Songs for Madame Vasnier
  Richard Langham Smith on the songs Debussy wrote for his muse Madame Vasnier.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
4. 01:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—3. Fairy Wedding
  3/6Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy's answer.
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Quick Draw McGraw
  2/6Terry needs his conman skills to tackle the local crime baron. Stars Karl Howman.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
7. 03:00
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
8. 03:30
  Short Works—Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
  Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
9. 03:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—4. Angel Delight
  4/5Laura isn't sure whether she's truly blessed or just going crazy.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Hard Times
  4/6Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work.
12. 05:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.

Friday 30 August 2024