BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 8 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Inexperienced Ghost by HG Wells
  A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Antonia Fraser & Lesley Pearse
  Historian Lady Antonia Fraser and novelist Lesley Pearse discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 4. The Vault
  4/5With boats wrecked and phone lines down, Sergeant Fowler makes an important discovery.
4. 01:30
  The First Private Eye
  Val McDermid probes the man who gave the world the term "private eye".
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 1
  1/10Brilliant politicking and silver brings Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia the prize of the papacy.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth
  Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
7. 02:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 1
  By Nicholas McInerny. The tale of a husband coming out as gay after 19 years.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 1
  1/5Early in 1495, Leonardo da Vinci began work on one of history's greatest masterpieces.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, Captain Midnight
  1/3A murderer disappears, leaving his wife and son Barnaby to fend for themselves.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Cheltenham Literature Festival Special
  James Walton presents a special edition recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival.
11. 04:30
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
12. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 3
  3/6Gyles persuades Nick to help him seek revenge on his estranged wife.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 6
  6/6Jack Dee and regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor with Jeremy Hardy and Jan Ravens.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
2. 06:30
  Audience Profiled—Crowd Control
  1/2John Florance investigates how the etiquette of classical music audiences has changed.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974
  Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bringing the House Down
  A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith.
8. 09:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults
  4/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, The Maypole Falls
  2/3Barnaby joins the Protestant Association and a prominent Catholic finds his life in danger
10. 11:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Holly and Polly
  2/5A love story, and how it happens.
11. 11:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, South of the Border
  2/5The duo rescue a woman, only to discover she's not what she seems.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974
  Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bringing the House Down
  A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
4. 13:30
  Audience Profiled—Crowd Control
  1/2John Florance investigates how the etiquette of classical music audiences has changed.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 2
  2/10Pope Alexander VI begins his reign with caution, impressing the Romans.
6. 14:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo
  Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
7. 14:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 2
  By Nicholas McInerny. After 19 years, denial seems the easiest option for Karen.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 2
  2/5Despite his reputation by 1495, Leonardo da Vinci is frustrated at his lack of achievement
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, The Maypole Falls
  2/3Barnaby joins the Protestant Association and a prominent Catholic finds his life in danger
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
11. 16:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults
  4/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
12. 17:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
13. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury
  Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Took
  The comedian and writer shares some reminiscences.
3. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974
  Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bringing the House Down
  A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
6. 20:30
  Audience Profiled—Crowd Control
  1/2John Florance investigates how the etiquette of classical music audiences has changed.
7. 21:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Holly and Polly
  2/5A love story, and how it happens.
8. 21:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, South of the Border
  2/5The duo rescue a woman, only to discover she's not what she seems.
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2017, Semi-final 1 - Edinburgh
  7/10Mark Watson hosts the first semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival.
11. 23:30
  Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Hal Cruttenden and Holly Walsh take on Henning Wehn and Swedish stand-up Fredrik Andersson
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury
  Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Took
  The comedian and writer shares some reminiscences.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
4. 01:30
  Audience Profiled—Crowd Control
  1/2John Florance investigates how the etiquette of classical music audiences has changed.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 2
  2/10Pope Alexander VI begins his reign with caution, impressing the Romans.
6. 02:15
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo
  Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
7. 02:25
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 1 - Episode 2
  By Nicholas McInerny. After 19 years, denial seems the easiest option for Karen.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ross King - Leonardo and the Last Supper, Episode 2
  2/5Despite his reputation by 1495, Leonardo da Vinci is frustrated at his lack of achievement
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Barnaby Rudge, The Maypole Falls
  2/3Barnaby joins the Protestant Association and a prominent Catholic finds his life in danger
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults
  4/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
12. 05:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.

Wednesday 9 August 2017