BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 17 May 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Brothers in Arms
  The enduring appeal of the Dire Straits classic is explored by those touched by the piece.
2. 00:30
  Cooking Up A Royal Treat
  What was it like to serve in a 1930s country house?
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 7. A Date with Justice
  7/7West battles to uncover the copper who's a crook.
5. 02:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, A Dick in Shining Armour
  6/6Will pregnant Izzy finally settle down with the man of her dreams?
6. 02:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8Improvement grants explained and a plumber muses on words. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 03:00
  Relativity—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4It's Ian and Chloe’s wedding day and Chloe’s estranged parents are testing patience
8. 03:30
  Nature Cure by Richard Mabey—5. Passion
  5/5Pioneering writer Richard Mabey's passion for the natural world re-awakens.
9. 03:45
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—10. What Now?
  10/10Tina has to make a decision. Can Anders help?
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham join Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  More Mr Mulliner by PG Wodehouse—The Ordeal Of Osbert Mulliner
  2/4The pub raconteur's tale of Osbert Mulliner, whose troubles began when he fell in love.
12. 05:00
  The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis
  The much-loved writer's fascinating childhood and how it inspired tales of Narnia.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Football Play for Girls
  Married to Vincent for 25 years, Joan is set to divorce him.
2. 07:15
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
3. 07:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore (Omnibus)
  The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
4. 08:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
5. 09:00
  Molesworth—Leisure
  3/4Leisure means watching sport on TV with plenty of beer and cigs, not playing it.
6. 09:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
7. 10:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—2. Goons, Bonzos and Kens
  2/3Tony Law looks at Surreal Comedy from the likes of The Goons and Monty Python.
8. 11:00
  Football Play for Girls
  Married to Vincent for 25 years, Joan is set to divorce him.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
2. 12:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore (Omnibus)
  The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
3. 13:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
4. 14:00
  Molesworth—Leisure
  3/4Leisure means watching sport on TV with plenty of beer and cigs, not playing it.
5. 14:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
6. 15:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—2. Goons, Bonzos and Kens
  2/3Tony Law looks at Surreal Comedy from the likes of The Goons and Monty Python.
7. 16:00
  She by H Rider-Haggard—2. The Beguiling White Queen
  2/2Ayesha believes Leo is the lover she's waited 2,000 years for...
8. 17:00
  Football Play for Girls
  Married to Vincent for 25 years, Joan is set to divorce him.
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Evening
1. 18:15
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
2. 18:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore (Omnibus)
  The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
3. 19:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
4. 20:00
  Molesworth—Leisure
  3/4Leisure means watching sport on TV with plenty of beer and cigs, not playing it.
5. 20:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
6. 21:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—2. Goons, Bonzos and Kens
  2/3Tony Law looks at Surreal Comedy from the likes of The Goons and Monty Python.
7. 22:00
  Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Childhood
  1/4Andy remembers his favourite childhood sounds and recalls being an overcautious parent.
8. 22:30
  Start/Stop—Series 2, 2. Funeral
  2/8A neighbour's funeral provides opportunities for generally reprehensible behaviour.
9. 23:00
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5An unusual travel diary, very dangerous racing and faking skiing downhill.
10. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Lenny Henry interviews Bill Bailey
  5/6One feisty stand-up comedian grills another in the tag talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  She by H Rider-Haggard—2. The Beguiling White Queen
  2/2Ayesha believes Leo is the lover she's waited 2,000 years for...
2. 01:00
  Football Play for Girls
  Married to Vincent for 25 years, Joan is set to divorce him.
3. 02:15
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
4. 02:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore (Omnibus)
  The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
5. 03:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
6. 04:00
  Molesworth—Leisure
  3/4Leisure means watching sport on TV with plenty of beer and cigs, not playing it.
7. 04:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
8. 05:00
  Tony Law's Surreal Guide to Surreal Comedy—2. Goons, Bonzos and Kens
  2/3Tony Law looks at Surreal Comedy from the likes of The Goons and Monty Python.

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