BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 September 2024

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Frankly Speaking—CS Forester
  The Hornblower author is quizzed on his childhood, his 'alter ego' and his writing methods
2. 00:30
  You May Now Turn Over Your Papers
  Mary Beard tells the intriguing story of the history of exams.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
4. 01:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—5. Georgy's Girl
  5/6How are Georgy and Jos going to tell Meredith that they’re in love?
5. 02:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 8
  8/8With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny.
6. 02:30
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 12
  12/13Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before.
7. 03:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Can Ken and Keith's whippets win talent night?
8. 03:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—1. You Ask the Questions
  1/5Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.
9. 03:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—1. Intensive Care
  1/5Dramatisation of Alison White's poignant memoir about caring for her disabled son Louis.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 8
  8/10Nicholas Parsons is joined by Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton and Suki Webster
11. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Singing Detectives
  3/4The intrepid Yorkshire builders take on work experience Tina, but how will the lass do?
12. 05:00
  Michael Hastings - The Crashed Plane
  A search for a missing fighter craft leads to a once rich Arab businessman and his wife.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham
  6/8An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it?
2. 06:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—6. Fairytales Can Come True
  6/6Georgy thought adoption would improve her future prospects...
3. 07:00
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
5. 08:00
  Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing
  3/4Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast.
6. 08:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
  2/5Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'.
7. 08:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—2. Home at Last
  2/5Alison and Greg are finally taking Louis home. How will they cope?
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/09/2024
  The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
9. 09:30
  A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—2. Sandy Beaches
  2/5How do creatures and plant life survive along the sandy beaches of Northumberland?
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Creation - The Sea
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Gemma Simmonds.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Sara Cox and Eimear McBride
  Sara Cox, Eimear McBride and Harriett Gilbert talk about favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Spellbound: Siouxsie and the Banshees
  Miranda Sawyer looks at one of music's most distinctive artists Siouxsie and the Banshees.
13. 11:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham
  6/8An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it?
14. 11:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—6. Fairytales Can Come True
  6/6Georgy thought adoption would improve her future prospects...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
3. 13:00
  Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing
  3/4Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast.
4. 13:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
  2/5Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'.
5. 13:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—2. Home at Last
  2/5Alison and Greg are finally taking Louis home. How will they cope?
6. 14:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
7. 14:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots.
8. 15:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Put Out More Flags—1. Autumn
  1/3As the Second World War looms, upper class loafer Basil Seal considers his role.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Sara Cox and Eimear McBride
  Sara Cox, Eimear McBride and Harriett Gilbert talk about favourite books.
10. 16:30
  Spellbound: Siouxsie and the Banshees
  Miranda Sawyer looks at one of music's most distinctive artists Siouxsie and the Banshees.
11. 17:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham
  6/8An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it?
12. 17:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—6. Fairytales Can Come True
  6/6Georgy thought adoption would improve her future prospects...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
3. 19:00
  Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing
  3/4Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast.
4. 19:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
  2/5Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'.
5. 19:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—2. Home at Last
  2/5Alison and Greg are finally taking Louis home. How will they cope?
6. 20:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
7. 20:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots.
8. 21:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Put Out More Flags—1. Autumn
  1/3As the Second World War looms, upper class loafer Basil Seal considers his role.
9. 22:00
  Do Gooders—Series 1, 5. The Funeral
  The Alzheimer's Alliance gang cause havoc at a funeral.
10. 22:30
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 4, The Dusty Humbug
  3/4Kevin Eldon with a naked tractor ride, a dusty humbug - and a love story with cannons.
11. 23:00
  The Shuttleworths—Series 3, Chic Ken
  1/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth starts envying his agent Ken's bachelor lifestyle.
12. 23:15
  The John Moloney Show—Series 2, Edward Goes to the Vet
  1/4John Moloney returns with more stand-up comedy - mostly about his much-loved cat Edward.
13. 23:30
  The Wilson Dixon Line—When Love Comes to Town (And Then Leaves Again)
  3/4The outlaw country music legend reflects on romance and life with ex-wife Maureen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Sara Cox and Eimear McBride
  Sara Cox, Eimear McBride and Harriett Gilbert talk about favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Spellbound: Siouxsie and the Banshees
  Miranda Sawyer looks at one of music's most distinctive artists Siouxsie and the Banshees.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham
  6/8An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it?
4. 01:30
  Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster—6. Fairytales Can Come True
  6/6Georgy thought adoption would improve her future prospects...
5. 02:00
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
7. 03:00
  Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing
  3/4Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast.
8. 03:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
  2/5Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'.
9. 03:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—2. Home at Last
  2/5Alison and Greg are finally taking Louis home. How will they cope?
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots.
12. 05:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Put Out More Flags—1. Autumn
  1/3As the Second World War looms, upper class loafer Basil Seal considers his role.

Wednesday 4 September 2024