BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 September 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Susan Calman on Molly Weir
  Comedian Susan Calman chooses the life of actress Molly Weir.
2. 00:30
  Turntable Tales—1. Berliner to Gramophone
  1/2Colleen Murphy celebrates the development and impact of the record-playing turntable.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London
  8/8With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party.
4. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 2. Forging Ahead
  2/6Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner.
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Runaway
  3/6Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run.
6. 02:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.
7. 03:00
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—2. Health of the Nation
  2/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about the nation's health.
8. 03:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—4. JG Ballard
  4/5Amis describes his friend JG Ballard as a kindly, genial man
9. 03:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—4. New Home
  4/5Louis is in pain after an operation. Alison hits breaking point.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Taking Chances
  5/6Victoria and Roger have money worries, while Anna has got a secret to keep for Emily.
12. 05:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Put Out More Flags—3. Spring
  3/3The war isn't turning out to be the opportunity that loafer Basil expected it to be.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 1. Armistice Night
  1/6Posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey probes the death of a rich retired general.
2. 06:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
3. 07:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan.
4. 07:30
  Share and Share Alike—Redundancy
  8/9Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
5. 08:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Steph McGovern
  3/6Paul Merton interviews Steph McGovern about her pet hates and worst nightmares.
6. 08:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—5. Tennis
  5/5The author recalls some great hitters during his own tennis-playing days.
7. 08:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—5. Just Try
  5/5Desiring his own independence, Louis' mantra is 'just try'.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—06/09/2024
  Can the British steel industry survive thousands of job cuts? Sean Curran reports.
9. 09:30
  A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—5. Mudflats and Salt Marshes
  5/5Wading birds and shelducks find their favourite snacks along the Northumberland coastline.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Creation - Climate and Hope
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Catherine De Souza
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Amazing Grace
  John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
12. 10:30
  Turntable Tales—2. Turntablists and Turntable Survival
  2/2Colleen Murphy continues her celebration and history of the enduring record Turntable.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 1. Armistice Night
  1/6Posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey probes the death of a rich retired general.
14. 11:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan.
2. 12:30
  Share and Share Alike—Redundancy
  8/9Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
3. 13:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Steph McGovern
  3/6Paul Merton interviews Steph McGovern about her pet hates and worst nightmares.
4. 13:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—5. Tennis
  5/5The author recalls some great hitters during his own tennis-playing days.
5. 13:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—5. Just Try
  5/5Desiring his own independence, Louis' mantra is 'just try'.
6. 14:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
7. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Oonagh makes a discovery and Nigel is at last pushed to the brink. From October 2005.
8. 15:00
  Gerry Huxham - Russian Roulette
  Dramatised events surrounding the inspiration for Dostoyevsky’s ‘The Gambler’.
9. 16:00
  Soul Music—Amazing Grace
  John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
10. 16:30
  Turntable Tales—2. Turntablists and Turntable Survival
  2/2Colleen Murphy continues her celebration and history of the enduring record Turntable.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 1. Armistice Night
  1/6Posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey probes the death of a rich retired general.
12. 17:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan.
2. 18:30
  Share and Share Alike—Redundancy
  8/9Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
3. 19:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Steph McGovern
  3/6Paul Merton interviews Steph McGovern about her pet hates and worst nightmares.
4. 19:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—5. Tennis
  5/5The author recalls some great hitters during his own tennis-playing days.
5. 19:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—5. Just Try
  5/5Desiring his own independence, Louis' mantra is 'just try'.
6. 20:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
7. 20:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Oonagh makes a discovery and Nigel is at last pushed to the brink. From October 2005.
8. 21:00
  Gerry Huxham - Russian Roulette
  Dramatised events surrounding the inspiration for Dostoyevsky’s ‘The Gambler’.
9. 22:00
  The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty—2. The Best Friend I Locked Up
  Brighty’s quest to find just one person he’s never wronged leads him to a Cornish stag-do.
10. 22:30
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8Tackling burglars - and TV war reports revealed. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.
11. 23:00
  The Show What You Wrote—Series 3, Work and Play
  1/4The sketch show written by the public with Jason Manford and Janice Connolly.
12. 23:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, America As It Is Now
  2/4Award-winning stand-up Alex Edelman looks at how the Biden election has changed America.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Amazing Grace
  John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
2. 00:30
  Turntable Tales—2. Turntablists and Turntable Survival
  2/2Colleen Murphy continues her celebration and history of the enduring record Turntable.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 1. Armistice Night
  1/6Posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey probes the death of a rich retired general.
4. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
5. 02:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan.
6. 02:30
  Share and Share Alike—Redundancy
  8/9Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.
7. 03:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Steph McGovern
  3/6Paul Merton interviews Steph McGovern about her pet hates and worst nightmares.
8. 03:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—5. Tennis
  5/5The author recalls some great hitters during his own tennis-playing days.
9. 03:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—5. Just Try
  5/5Desiring his own independence, Louis' mantra is 'just try'.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Oonagh makes a discovery and Nigel is at last pushed to the brink. From October 2005.
12. 05:00
  Gerry Huxham - Russian Roulette
  Dramatised events surrounding the inspiration for Dostoyevsky’s ‘The Gambler’.

Saturday 7 September 2024