BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 8 August 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Honore de Balzac - The Mysterious Mansion
  Balzac uncovers the grisly tale that lies behind the ruins of La Grande Breteche.
2. 01:00
  The Last Seaside Orchestra
  The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
3. 01:45
  Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
4. 02:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Announcement
  1/6Sitcom in which Josh Howie comes to terms with the impending birth of his first child.
5. 02:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything
  1/6Wander the galleries and discover the identity of Jack the Ripper.
6. 03:00
  Masala FM—Episode 6
  6/6It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?
7. 03:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 2, Karl Marx
  6/6The comedian gives his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher
8. 04:00
  David Buck - Conflict of Doves
  Athlete Jesse Owens’ dominance at 1936’s Berlin Olympics unsettled Hitler.
9. 05:30
  Great Lives—Gary Kemp on EW Godwin
  Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham (Omnibus)
  A nostalgic celebration of summertime in 20th century Britain.
2. 07:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Mick Fleetwood
  Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz.
3. 07:20
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
4. 08:30
  A Life of Bliss—A Moving Story
  David’s sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony.
5. 09:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Bundle of Joy
  2/13With Jennifer's baby due, her daughters want a girl, but her son's hoping for a brother.
6. 09:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library
  1/4The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.
7. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, John Cooper Clarke
  John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
8. 10:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Relationship Status
  Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.
9. 11:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Forever and Ever
  True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now.
10. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Mick Fleetwood
  Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Poetry Extra—Guns, Roses and Poetry Readings
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.
3. 13:00
  What Happened, Miss Simone? by Alan Light (Omnibus)
  “I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of Nina Simone.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Kiki Dee
  Singer Kiki Dee chooses tracks sung by Dusty Springfield and Jane Siberry.
5. 14:20
  Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Jill arrives unexpectedly at her parents' home, children in tow.
6. 15:30
  Sunflowers
  Tim Marlow investigates Van Gogh's late passion for sunflowers.
7. 16:00
  Henry James—The Portrait of a Gentleman
  A dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but leads to tragedy.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—Guns, Roses and Poetry Readings
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jane Beeson - The House at Tinner's Tor
  A ghost from the past troubles Anna on her bleak return to her childhood holiday home.
2. 18:45
  Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber—The Erl-King
  2/5A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King and finds him irresistible.
3. 19:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Forever and Ever
  True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now.
4. 19:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Mick Fleetwood
  Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz.
5. 20:00
  Henry James—The Portrait of a Gentleman
  A dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but leads to tragedy.
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, John Cooper Clarke
  John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
7. 21:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Relationship Status
  Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.
8. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.
9. 22:30
  Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 2, 3. Free Speech
  BBC New Comedy Award finalist Ken Cheng tackles the theme of free speech.
10. 22:45
  Charlotte and Lillian—Series 2, 3. The Brotherhood
  3/4Charlotte is forced to intervene when Lillian makes a suspicious new group of friends.
11. 23:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Letter
  2/6Josh and his wife go for their 20-week scan.
12. 23:30
  A Bit of Fry and Laurie—First Bit
  1/2Coffee in the executive lounge and dramatic soap revelations. Choice cuts from BBC TV.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jane Beeson - The House at Tinner's Tor
  A ghost from the past troubles Anna on her bleak return to her childhood holiday home.
2. 00:45
  Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber—The Erl-King
  2/5A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King and finds him irresistible.
3. 01:00
  What Happened, Miss Simone? by Alan Light (Omnibus)
  “I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of Nina Simone.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Kiki Dee
  Singer Kiki Dee chooses tracks sung by Dusty Springfield and Jane Siberry.
5. 02:20
  Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Jill arrives unexpectedly at her parents' home, children in tow.
6. 03:30
  Sunflowers
  Tim Marlow investigates Van Gogh's late passion for sunflowers.
7. 04:00
  Henry James—The Portrait of a Gentleman
  A dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but leads to tragedy.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Guns, Roses and Poetry Readings
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.

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