BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 4 May 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 1
  
  1/2 The driver of a huge truck plays deadly games with an innocent motorist.
2. 00:30
  
  Great Lives—Thomas Edison
  
  Sir Clive Sinclair discusses fellow inventor Thomas Edison with Matthew Parris.
3. 01:00
  
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas
  
  4/5 The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder.
4. 01:30
  
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
5. 02:00
  
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 4
  
  4/15 American college life - sex, drugs, campus parties and country house weekends!
6. 02:15
  
  Shakespeare's Restless World—14. Disguise and Deception
  
  14/20 A pedlar's trunk reveals deception and religion, cross-dressing and travelling salesmen.
7. 02:30
  
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—4. Golden Days
  
  4/5 San Salvatore works its magic on Mellersh as he turns on the charm...
8. 02:45
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles
  
  4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.
9. 03:00
  
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  
  1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
10. 04:00
  
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty.
11. 04:30
  
  HR—Series 3, Gambled
  
  6/6 Hard up Sam and Peter bank on winning the lottery.
12. 05:00
  
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Toad Squad
  
  3/4 Bitter at being retired prematurely, Reg goes on a mission.
13. 05:30
  
  Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night
  
  1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle
  
  5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead?
2. 06:30
  
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
3. 07:00
  
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  
  1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
4. 07:30
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
  
  Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.
5. 08:00
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
  
  12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
6. 08:30
  
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
  
  9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
7. 09:00
  
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons.
8. 09:30
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication
  
  4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...
9. 10:00
  
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
  
  2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
10. 11:00
  
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rhianna Dhillon: 'The Modern Mann' and 'Love Stories'
  
  Amanda Litherland is joined by Rhianna Dhillon to recommend some favourite podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
  
  12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
2. 12:30
  
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
  
  9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
3. 13:00
  
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle
  
  5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead?
4. 13:30
  
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
5. 14:00
  
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 5
  
  5/15 Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises?
6. 14:15
  
  Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed
  
  15/20 The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag.
7. 14:30
  
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  
  5/5 The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
8. 14:45
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  
  5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
9. 15:00
  
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
  
  2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
10. 16:00
  
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons.
11. 16:30
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication
  
  4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...
12. 17:00
  
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  
  1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
13. 17:30
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
  
  Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 2
  
  2/2 A hunted motorist is forced to become the hunter in a deadly, primordial duel.
2. 18:30
  
  Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the A-Side)
  
  13/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone on the Zombies' album Odessey and Oracle.
3. 19:00
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
  
  12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
4. 19:30
  
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
  
  9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
5. 20:00
  
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle
  
  5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead?
6. 20:30
  
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
7. 21:00
  
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rhianna Dhillon: 'The Modern Mann' and 'Love Stories'
  
  Amanda Litherland is joined by Rhianna Dhillon to recommend some favourite podcasts.
8. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
  
  Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.
9. 22:30
  
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/4 Isy Suttie presents The Twins Macabre, Massive Dad, and The Penny Dreadfuls.
10. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 1/3
  
  Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Neenan.
11. 23:00
  
  Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall—Episode 3
  
  3/8 Some noxious nocturnal bodily habits come to the fore.
12. 23:30
  
  Chain Reaction—Series 4, Catherine Tate interviews David Tennant
  
  1/4 The Doctor Who stalwarts meet in the tag talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 2
  
  2/2 A hunted motorist is forced to become the hunter in a deadly, primordial duel.
2. 00:30
  
  Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the A-Side)
  
  13/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone on the Zombies' album Odessey and Oracle.
3. 01:00
  
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle
  
  5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead?
4. 01:30
  
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
5. 02:00
  
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 5
  
  5/15 Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises?
6. 02:15
  
  Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed
  
  15/20 The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag.
7. 02:30
  
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  
  5/5 The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
8. 02:45
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  
  5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
9. 03:00
  
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
  
  2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
10. 04:00
  
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons.
11. 04:30
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication
  
  4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...
12. 05:00
  
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  
  1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
13. 05:30
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
  
  Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.

Saturday 5 May 2018