BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 October 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5
  5/5The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Mike Harding & Professor Susan Greenfield
  Mike Harding and Susan Greenfield on Winifred Watson, Sebastian Haffner and Eric Newby.(R)
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 3, 6. Rough Justice
  6/8A harrowing attack on a child means uncomfortable questions about justice.
4. 01:30
  Bach's Choir
  Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the boys' choir of St Thomas' Church, Leipzig
5. 02:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris!
  6/10In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
6. 02:15
  The Drawings on the Wall—The Legless Women of Creswell Craggs
  1/5Extinct animals and strange female forms in Church Hole Cave in Derbyshire.
7. 02:30
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
  6/10Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tombstone, Episode 1
  1/5The untold story of Mao's Great Famine, during which 36 million Chinese starved to death.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 4
  4/4Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 11
  11/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees
  1/6The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.
12. 05:00
  Says on the Tin—Face Cream
  6/6Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag...
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
  7/8Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
2. 06:30
  Sitting for Fay
  Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
3. 07:00
  One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
  1/4Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
4. 07:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
  4/6The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
  Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket
  The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 21, Episode 5
  5/8Miles Jupp chairs a satirical review of the week's news in an extended version.
8. 09:45
  Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 3
  3/3The Scottish humorist enjoys some Marabut music and a jolly Japanese ditty.
9. 10:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  1/2A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
  2/5By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy, Episode 1
  1/3Hard up art expert Duncan Kavanagh waits to see how the Arab Spring will change Egypt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
  Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket
  The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery.
3. 13:00
  Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
  7/8Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
4. 13:30
  Sitting for Fay
  Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread
  7/10Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
6. 14:15
  The Drawings on the Wall—Graffiti Gorge
  2/5Dr George Nash muses on why prehistoric and modern art can be found in dangerous places.
7. 14:30
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tombstone, Episode 2
  2/5When Yang Jishen's father died of starvation, he thought it was just a personal tragedy.
9. 15:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  1/2A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna.
12. 17:00
  One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
  1/4Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
13. 17:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
  4/6The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Darker Side of the Border—1. The Captain of the Polestar by Arthur Conan Doyle
  1/3Strange apparitions for a Dundee whaling ship trapped in Arctic ice.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
  From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.
3. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
  Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket
  The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery.
5. 20:00
  Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
  7/8Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
6. 20:30
  Sitting for Fay
  Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
  2/5By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy, Episode 1
  1/3Hard up art expert Duncan Kavanagh waits to see how the Arab Spring will change Egypt.
9. 22:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
  4/6The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
10. 22:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Kiri Pritchard-McLean 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jessica Fostekew chats to Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
12. 23:00
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Bathroom
  3/4Alun's house tour arrives in his bathroom.
13. 23:30
  The Shuttleworths—Series 1, One Foot in the Gravy
  5/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth must cope while wife Mary is visiting Auntie Janet.
14. 23:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Look Who's Stalking
  5/6Mrs Naughtie is being pursued. Could the Laird possibly be to blame?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Darker Side of the Border—1. The Captain of the Polestar by Arthur Conan Doyle
  1/3Strange apparitions for a Dundee whaling ship trapped in Arctic ice.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
  From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
  7/8Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
4. 01:30
  Sitting for Fay
  Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
5. 02:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread
  7/10Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
6. 02:15
  The Drawings on the Wall—Graffiti Gorge
  2/5Dr George Nash muses on why prehistoric and modern art can be found in dangerous places.
7. 02:30
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tombstone, Episode 2
  2/5When Yang Jishen's father died of starvation, he thought it was just a personal tragedy.
9. 03:00
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  1/2A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna.
12. 05:00
  One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
  1/4Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
13. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
  4/6The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.

Wednesday 11 October 2017