BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 11 April 2011

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Torchwood—Asylum
  The defenders against alien incursion find their compassion tested by an odd new arrival.
2. 00:45
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, The Star
  2/5A priest's faith is severely tested during an expedition on a burnt planet.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, Anthony Horowitz
  Featuring Anthony Horowitz, creator of the teenage spy Alex Rider.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Danny Boyle
  Danny Boyle: The Oscar-winning director discusses his film and TV career with Mark Lawson.
5. 02:00
  Martin Sorrell - Eleven Plus
  A journey back home brings a middle-aged man face to face with his rebellious childhood.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 1-2
  Alice is in a romantic mood and Jamie's enjoying his newfound freedom.
7. 02:45
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—The Shades of Spring
  Addy Syson returns to the 'country of his past'. But what of the girl he left behind?
8. 03:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Horatius Faversham
  1/4The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling romp from Jan 2008.
9. 03:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Falling from the sky, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes.
10. 04:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, The Swim
  1/6The life of an author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.
11. 04:30
  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.
12. 05:00
  Alan Garner - Elidor—Episode 1
  1/4Unexpected adventure awaits Roland, Helen, David and Nicholas Watson in a derelict church.
13. 05:30
  L Frank Baum - The Wizard of Oz—Episode 1
  1/3Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion on the Yellow Brick Road.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1
  1/5Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.
2. 06:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 6
  6/10Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson.
3. 06:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off
  6/10Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time?
4. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
5. 07:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Clive Anderson and John Lloyd
  2/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag talk show.
6. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13It's a special musical comedy extravaganza - 'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'.
7. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/13Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.
8. 09:00
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Friendship
  2/6The sofa-bound lifestyle presenters look at sickness, friendship and sick friends.
9. 09:30
  1966 and All That—The 1940s
  2/4Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long!
10. 10:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Arthur Smith entertains at his south London home, with Alex Wilson's salsa combo.
11. 10:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 1, Jacqueline Gold
  2/4Ann Summers Chief Executive Jacqueline Gold revisits the suburbs of Kent.
12. 11:00
  Olivia Manning - Fortunes of War—Episode 6
  6/6The threat of war has receded, but life is still not safe in Egypt for Harriet and Guy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13It's a special musical comedy extravaganza - 'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1
  1/5Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.
4. 13:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 6
  6/10Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson.
5. 13:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off
  6/10Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time?
6. 14:00
  EF Benson - Miss Mapp—The Cowards
  6/10Elizabeth Mapp wonders if the Major is being as truthful as he should be.
7. 14:15
  Rose Tremain—The Crossing of Herald Mountjoy
  A tale of public and private anguish, based around the Battle of Agincourt.
8. 14:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 1. A Final Commission
  1/10Sir Edward Leithen undertakes one last heroic mission.
9. 14:45
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
  1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
10. 15:00
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 2, In Questionable Shape
  1/5London 1947, and a theatre visit sets off a mystery to rival what's happening on stage.
11. 15:45
  Walter Lord - A Night to Remember—Episode 6
  6/10With all of the Titanic's lifeboats gone, hard decisions remain for those left on the ship
12. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—11/04/2011
  Mel Giedroyc meets Funny Friends Susan Calman and Miles Jupp.
13. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
14. 17:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Clive Anderson and John Lloyd
  2/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag talk show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
  2/4Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—The Scapegoat, Episode 2
  2/2Can the Time Lord and Lucie avoid a fatal appointment in wartime Paris?
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13It's a special musical comedy extravaganza - 'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/13Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1
  1/5Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.
6. 20:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 6
  6/10Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson.
7. 20:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off
  6/10Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time?
8. 21:00
  Olivia Manning - Fortunes of War—Episode 6
  6/6The threat of war has receded, but life is still not safe in Egypt for Harriet and Guy.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter.
10. 22:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 1, Kaws and Effect
  2/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls a pupil with engineering talents.
11. 23:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Arthur Smith entertains at his south London home, with Alex Wilson's salsa combo.
12. 23:30
  The Bigger Issues—Bigotry
  3/4The socially aware theatre group take on racism, but end up squabbling. From November 2000
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
  2/4Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—The Scapegoat, Episode 2
  2/2Can the Time Lord and Lucie avoid a fatal appointment in wartime Paris?
3. 01:00
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Friendship
  2/6The sofa-bound lifestyle presenters look at sickness, friendship and sick friends.
4. 01:30
  1966 and All That—The 1940s
  2/4Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long!
5. 02:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Arthur Smith entertains at his south London home, with Alex Wilson's salsa combo.
6. 02:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 1, Jacqueline Gold
  2/4Ann Summers Chief Executive Jacqueline Gold revisits the suburbs of Kent.
7. 03:00
  Olivia Manning - Fortunes of War—Episode 6
  6/6The threat of war has receded, but life is still not safe in Egypt for Harriet and Guy.
8. 04:00
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
9. 04:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Clive Anderson and John Lloyd
  2/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag talk show.
10. 05:00
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 2, In Questionable Shape
  1/5London 1947, and a theatre visit sets off a mystery to rival what's happening on stage.
11. 05:45
  Walter Lord - A Night to Remember—Episode 6
  6/10With all of the Titanic's lifeboats gone, hard decisions remain for those left on the ship

Tuesday 12 April 2011