BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 January 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind
  Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind talk about favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 2. The Manilla
  2/8Despite being warned off, the sleuth meets an undercover policeman.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
5. 02:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
7. 03:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
  3/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
8. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—2. Little Jobs
  2/10Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead.
9. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
11. 04:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Douz
  4/6Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol.
12. 05:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—1. Inheritance
  1/2Anna Tellwright inherits a fortune and provokes her father.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 3. Eileen
  3/8The sleuth discovers a farm linked to the gang, and the killer strikes again.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
3. 07:00
  Radio Cars—Series 2, 5. A Nasty Crunch
  5/6Will Angela’s help be appreciated when Eddie’s gets repetitive strain injury?
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Breakfast Cereal
  4/5Tony changes his breakfast routine, and ends up in court.
5. 08:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
6. 08:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—3. Hamburg
  3/10Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job?
7. 08:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 3. The Rescue
  3/5Gareth's disappeared and the secret of Glan Don's mystery visitor is revealed.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—29/01/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as experts give their views on the bill to allow assisted dying.
9. 09:30
  A History of the Infinite—3. The Infinite and the Divine
  3/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Quietness and trust - Stilling the Sea
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa.
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Raise Your Game
  Jay-Ann Lopez asks if toxic gaming culture can change.
12. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 3. Eileen
  3/8The sleuth discovers a farm linked to the gang, and the killer strikes again.
13. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Radio Cars—Series 2, 5. A Nasty Crunch
  5/6Will Angela’s help be appreciated when Eddie’s gets repetitive strain injury?
2. 12:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Breakfast Cereal
  4/5Tony changes his breakfast routine, and ends up in court.
3. 13:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
4. 13:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—3. Hamburg
  3/10Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job?
5. 13:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 3. The Rescue
  3/5Gareth's disappeared and the secret of Glan Don's mystery visitor is revealed.
6. 14:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Sofie Hagen, Jon Ablett and Kate Fox.
7. 14:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Storm
  1/6A pensioner disappears on a tiny Scottish island. Lynn Ferguson stars as barmaid Irene.
8. 15:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.
9. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Raise Your Game
  Jay-Ann Lopez asks if toxic gaming culture can change.
10. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 3. Eileen
  3/8The sleuth discovers a farm linked to the gang, and the killer strikes again.
11. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Radio Cars—Series 2, 5. A Nasty Crunch
  5/6Will Angela’s help be appreciated when Eddie’s gets repetitive strain injury?
2. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Breakfast Cereal
  4/5Tony changes his breakfast routine, and ends up in court.
3. 19:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
4. 19:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—3. Hamburg
  3/10Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job?
5. 19:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 3. The Rescue
  3/5Gareth's disappeared and the secret of Glan Don's mystery visitor is revealed.
6. 20:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Sofie Hagen, Jon Ablett and Kate Fox.
7. 20:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Storm
  1/6A pensioner disappears on a tiny Scottish island. Lynn Ferguson stars as barmaid Irene.
8. 21:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.
9. 22:00
  ReincarNathan—Series 3, Ant
  4/6Comedy about reincarnation with Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire, Ed Gamble and Freya Parker.
10. 22:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Making it up as they go along. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Michael Redmond 2/3
  Jon Holmes chats to Michael Redmond about Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus.
12. 23:00
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Depression
  3/4How trying to overcome her own depression has convinced Susan we all need to talk more.
13. 23:30
  This Is Craig Brown—The Arts
  2/6How designer Terence Conran 'invented' the chair.
14. 23:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 4
  4/5Musing on old cuppas and paying with Fool's Gold. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Raise Your Game
  Jay-Ann Lopez asks if toxic gaming culture can change.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 3. Eileen
  3/8The sleuth discovers a farm linked to the gang, and the killer strikes again.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
4. 02:00
  Radio Cars—Series 2, 5. A Nasty Crunch
  5/6Will Angela’s help be appreciated when Eddie’s gets repetitive strain injury?
5. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Breakfast Cereal
  4/5Tony changes his breakfast routine, and ends up in court.
6. 03:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
7. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—3. Hamburg
  3/10Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job?
8. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 3. The Rescue
  3/5Gareth's disappeared and the secret of Glan Don's mystery visitor is revealed.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Sofie Hagen, Jon Ablett and Kate Fox.
10. 04:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Storm
  1/6A pensioner disappears on a tiny Scottish island. Lynn Ferguson stars as barmaid Irene.
11. 05:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.

Thursday 30 January 2025