BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 17 October 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Andrea Levy: In Her Own Words
  Andrea Levy speaks candidly about her writing life and her impending death.
2. 01:00
  Death May Surprise Us—3. The Anonymous Man
  3/6Where are the kidnapped Prime Minister and his wife?
3. 01:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 3. A Case of a Golden Smile
  3/4A TV quiz show sparks private eye Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband.
4. 02:00
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/6Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
6. 03:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Earning Your Corn
  5/6Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform.
7. 03:30
  Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—8. November 2012
  8/10Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November, 2012.
8. 03:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—13. Mortal Danger
  13/25Jean Valjean is in mortal danger, but can Marius summon Inspector Javert to save him?
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 4
  4/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 2, Cleaner
  5/6Likeable conman Ronnie has a close encounter in Hull, while Nick invents a new sport.
11. 05:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Death May Surprise Us—4. Breakthrough
  4/6Police get their first major lead.
2. 06:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  4/4A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
3. 07:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return
  3/6A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.
4. 07:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier
  Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.
5. 08:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
6. 08:30
  Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—9. The Great Flood
  9/10‘The Great Flood’ Piranesi calculated is upon us.
7. 08:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—14. Discovery
  14/25Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius?
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—17/10/2024
  Susan Hulme reports as the Conservative leader questions the Prime Minister over China
9. 09:30
  The Town Is The Menu—4. Cambridge
  4/5Town and Gown provide the inspiration as Simon Preston creates a new dish for Cambridge.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—The Gospel in Children's Stories - Eternal Life Through Him
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Isabelle Hamley
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Dolly Alderton on Doris Day
  Doris Day is the choice of Dolly Alderton, author, podcaster and columnist.
12. 10:30
  Archaeology of a Storyteller
  Excavating author Alan Garner’s inspiration in the small patch of Cheshire he calls home.
13. 11:00
  Death May Surprise Us—4. Breakthrough
  4/6Police get their first major lead.
14. 11:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  4/4A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return
  3/6A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.
2. 12:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier
  Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.
3. 13:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
4. 13:30
  Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—9. The Great Flood
  9/10‘The Great Flood’ Piranesi calculated is upon us.
5. 13:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—14. Discovery
  14/25Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius?
6. 14:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth.
7. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 3, The One True Yoghurt
  4/6Nigel stutters, Michael proposes, and Zorro seeks the meaning of life in a dessert.
8. 15:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Dolly Alderton on Doris Day
  Doris Day is the choice of Dolly Alderton, author, podcaster and columnist.
10. 16:30
  Archaeology of a Storyteller
  Excavating author Alan Garner’s inspiration in the small patch of Cheshire he calls home.
11. 17:00
  Death May Surprise Us—4. Breakthrough
  4/6Police get their first major lead.
12. 17:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  4/4A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return
  3/6A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.
2. 18:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier
  Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.
3. 19:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
4. 19:30
  Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—9. The Great Flood
  9/10‘The Great Flood’ Piranesi calculated is upon us.
5. 19:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—14. Discovery
  14/25Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius?
6. 20:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth.
7. 20:30
  The Brothers—Series 3, The One True Yoghurt
  4/6Nigel stutters, Michael proposes, and Zorro seeks the meaning of life in a dessert.
8. 21:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
9. 22:00
  Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 3, 2. Religion
  2/4Olga tries to explain superstitions and beliefs to Algo.
10. 22:30
  On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Biting news satire. Campaigning to tighten the letter of the law, and war is declared.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Robin Morgan 3/4
  Esyllt Sears interviews the comedian and writer Robin Morgan.
12. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dave Gorman
  2/6Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences.
13. 23:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4The Londoner serves up comedy and music from Pippa Evans, Stephen K Amos and more.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Dolly Alderton on Doris Day
  Doris Day is the choice of Dolly Alderton, author, podcaster and columnist.
2. 00:30
  Archaeology of a Storyteller
  Excavating author Alan Garner’s inspiration in the small patch of Cheshire he calls home.
3. 01:00
  Death May Surprise Us—4. Breakthrough
  4/6Police get their first major lead.
4. 01:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  4/4A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
5. 02:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return
  3/6A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.
6. 02:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier
  Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.
7. 03:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
  2/3Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
8. 03:30
  Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—9. The Great Flood
  9/10‘The Great Flood’ Piranesi calculated is upon us.
9. 03:45
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—14. Discovery
  14/25Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius?
10. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 3, The One True Yoghurt
  4/6Nigel stutters, Michael proposes, and Zorro seeks the meaning of life in a dessert.
12. 05:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.

Friday 18 October 2024