BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 April 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Short Cuts—Words To Live By
  Josie Long presents short documentaries on words to live by.
2. 00:30
  The Science of Dr Seuss
  Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Dr Seuss
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 3. Black Peter
  3/6Holmes and Watson investigate the violent death of a retired whaler.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 3. The Terrible Tourist
  3/6The furious sleuth pursues James but stumbles on a new murder.
5. 02:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset.
6. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14The Lad joins Sid’s guided tours company, but what’s the snag?
7. 03:00
  Dot—Series 2, Meat
  3/4Dot and the gals have a very important visitor.
8. 03:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
9. 03:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—3. Strain
  3/10Everyone is feeling the strain of Nettie's situation.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Ethical posers involving swapped babies, one-night stands and biochip crime prevention.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
12. 05:00
  Good Queen Bess and the Dastardly Don
  Its 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth’s Virgin Queen reputation....
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 4. The Red Circle
  4/6Holmes investigates a lodger and coded messages via a candle provides vital clues.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster
  4/6Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
4. 07:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
5. 08:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
6. 08:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—4. Theatre
  4/5A theatrical performance changes the course of Dickens's life.
7. 08:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—4. Coma
  4/10Nettie is still in a coma and the family is finding it a strain.
8. 09:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 6. Out of Time
  6/6A spider rescue, a wedding and a huge shock. Can Joanna and Roger's marriage survive?
9. 09:30
  A Guide to Garden Wildlife—4. Trees and Shrubs
  4/5Trees, shrubs - and umbrellas! Exploring the garden with Brett Westwood and Phil Gates.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Hymns: Thine be the glory – lovingly He greets
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev Laura Darrall
11. 10:00
  4 Extra Goes Gardening—3. Percy Thrower and Christopher Lloyd
  3/3Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
12. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 4. The Red Circle
  4/6Holmes investigates a lodger and coded messages via a candle provides vital clues.
13. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster
  4/6Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
3. 13:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
4. 13:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—4. Theatre
  4/5A theatrical performance changes the course of Dickens's life.
5. 13:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—4. Coma
  4/10Nettie is still in a coma and the family is finding it a strain.
6. 14:00
  Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
  1/6Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas.
7. 14:30
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Finger of Fate
  1/5Foggerty is a confirmed bachelor in search of peace and quiet, but fate has other plans.
8. 15:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  1/2A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
9. 16:00
  4 Extra Goes Gardening—3. Percy Thrower and Christopher Lloyd
  3/3Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
10. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 4. The Red Circle
  4/6Holmes investigates a lodger and coded messages via a candle provides vital clues.
11. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster
  4/6Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
2. 18:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
3. 19:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
4. 19:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—4. Theatre
  4/5A theatrical performance changes the course of Dickens's life.
5. 19:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—4. Coma
  4/10Nettie is still in a coma and the family is finding it a strain.
6. 20:00
  Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
  1/6Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas.
7. 20:30
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Finger of Fate
  1/5Foggerty is a confirmed bachelor in search of peace and quiet, but fate has other plans.
8. 21:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  1/2A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
9. 22:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 6. Out of Time
  6/6A spider rescue, a wedding and a huge shock. Can Joanna and Roger's marriage survive?
10. 22:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Basic Attraction
  6/6It's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the hen party and stag night.
11. 23:00
  Foley and McColl: The Interview—For You the War is Over
  6/6Has Sean's hobby of historical re-enactment gone too far?
12. 23:15
  Prince Ivor
  The BBC commissions Ivor Cutler to write an opera but nothing goes smoothly.
13. 23:30
  And the Winner Is...—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Matt Lucas with his alternative awards show with Bob Mortimer, Alex Macqueen and Tom Baker
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Late
1. 00:00
  4 Extra Goes Gardening—3. Percy Thrower and Christopher Lloyd
  3/3Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
2. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 4. The Red Circle
  4/6Holmes investigates a lodger and coded messages via a candle provides vital clues.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 4. The Green-Eyed Monster
  4/6Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner probe another murder.
4. 02:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
5. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
6. 03:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
7. 03:30
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—4. Theatre
  4/5A theatrical performance changes the course of Dickens's life.
8. 03:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—4. Coma
  4/10Nettie is still in a coma and the family is finding it a strain.
9. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
  1/6Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas.
10. 04:30
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Finger of Fate
  1/5Foggerty is a confirmed bachelor in search of peace and quiet, but fate has other plans.
11. 05:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  1/2A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.

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