BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 3 October 2024

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist
  Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist
2. 01:00
  Curlew in Autumn—4. The Hermit
  4/6As the mystery deepens can lawyer Peter Calman discoverer the whereabouts of Tim Leighton?
3. 01:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 2. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of Cell 13
  2/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.
4. 02:00
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
6. 03:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Running on Empty
  3/6Tom is invited on a stag weekend, and his dad signs up for the Sheffield marathon.
7. 03:30
  Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—3. Eclipse
  3/5Helen Macdonald on crowds, community and the experience of witnessing an eclipse.
8. 03:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—3. Respect
  3/25Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 2
  2/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 2, Meat
  3/6Likeable conman Ronnie organises a raffle whilst James seems to be having a bad hair day.
11. 05:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—2. Amos's Call
  2/4Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay
  5/6Calman's investigation gets hampered.
2. 06:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
3. 07:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began
  1/6Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?
4. 07:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles?
  Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...
5. 08:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat
  2/2Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb.
6. 08:30
  Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons
  4/5Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world.
7. 08:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
8. 09:00
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000
  4/4Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.
9. 09:30
  His Master's Voices—4. The Theatre/EMI Archive
  4/5Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Therefore with angels - Message for Mary
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rachel Mann.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Tintin
  Nick Danziger breaks the programme's rules with comic book adventurer, Tintin.
12. 10:30
  The Real Apprentice
  Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.
13. 11:00
  Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay
  5/6Calman's investigation gets hampered.
14. 11:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began
  1/6Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?
2. 12:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles?
  Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...
3. 13:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat
  2/2Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb.
4. 13:30
  Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons
  4/5Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world.
5. 13:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
6. 14:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes.
7. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 3, Gothic
  2/6Nigel is haunted, while Michael thinks he is Bruce Willis.
8. 15:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights
  3/4Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Tintin
  Nick Danziger breaks the programme's rules with comic book adventurer, Tintin.
10. 16:30
  The Real Apprentice
  Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.
11. 17:00
  Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay
  5/6Calman's investigation gets hampered.
12. 17:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began
  1/6Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?
2. 18:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles?
  Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...
3. 19:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat
  2/2Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb.
4. 19:30
  Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons
  4/5Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world.
5. 19:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
6. 20:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes.
7. 20:30
  The Brothers—Series 3, Gothic
  2/6Nigel is haunted, while Michael thinks he is Bruce Willis.
8. 21:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights
  3/4Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.
9. 22:00
  Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000
  4/4Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.
10. 22:30
  On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5All the news as it happens, if it happens. Savagely satirical award-winning comedy.
11. 23:00
  The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
12. 23:30
  Party—Series 2, Is the Party Over?
  4/4The politicians decide to tackle drugs and homelessness, but what about their future?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Tintin
  Nick Danziger breaks the programme's rules with comic book adventurer, Tintin.
2. 00:30
  The Real Apprentice
  Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.
3. 01:00
  Curlew in Autumn—5. Dungrennan Bay
  5/6Calman's investigation gets hampered.
4. 01:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy
  3/4Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
5. 02:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began
  1/6Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?
6. 02:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—4. Inspecting the Piles?
  Maritime mayhem abounds when Pike and Uncle Arthur set sail...
7. 03:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat
  2/2Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb.
8. 03:30
  Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald—4. Wicken & In Spight of Prisons
  4/5Helen Macdonald on nature reserves and our precious relationship with the natural world.
9. 03:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes.
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 3, Gothic
  2/6Nigel is haunted, while Michael thinks he is Bruce Willis.
12. 05:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights
  3/4Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.

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