BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 20 April 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 4. L-Space
  4/6Captain Vimes tries tracking the dragon, and the Librarian travels in time.
2. 00:30
  Catch My Breath—4. Let's Party
  4/5It's party time for Adam, but his guests prove to be far from ordinary.
3. 01:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
4. 01:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.
5. 02:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 5
  There's a surprise in store for Alice, and Jamie's enjoying the party scene.
6. 02:15
  Jojo Moyes - Room Service
  A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage. Read by Doon MacKichan.
7. 02:30
  Mr Murgatroyd and Mr Winterbottom
  Nicholas Frankau profiles 1930s comedy duo Ronald Frankau and Tommy Handley.
8. 03:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
9. 04:00
  Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
  3/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
10. 04:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Your radio version of the quality newspapers - plus lifestyle pull-out sections.
11. 05:00
  The Man Born to Be King—The King's Herald
  2/12How John the Baptist always spoke his mind. Dorothy L Sayers' plays on the life of Jesus.
12. 05:45
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—At the Three Star Saloon
  2/8When the hero finds his chum missing from the aerodrome, he clashes with the evil McBain.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—Episode 3
  3/6The kindly detective probes the discovery of body number three down a wishing well.
2. 06:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Gentle Art of Blackmail
  3/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
4. 07:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Confronted with a jungle cobra, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
6. 08:30
  Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter—21/06/2003
  The King of Knotty Ash's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at the Wigan Little Theatre.
7. 09:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis.
8. 09:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—20/04/2011
  Comedy game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
9. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, Jacqueline Wilson
  From Queen to Beethoven, the award-winning author discusses her castaway choices.
10. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Dame Helen Mirren
  Dame Helen Mirren: The actress reflects on her career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
11. 11:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
2. 12:30
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
3. 13:00
  Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—Episode 3
  3/6The kindly detective probes the discovery of body number three down a wishing well.
4. 13:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Gentle Art of Blackmail
  3/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college.
5. 14:00
  Daughters of Britannia—Adventures
  3/20Flirtatious games of musical chairs, sea-sickness and a tragic typhoon.
6. 14:15
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
7. 14:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 8. Explanation
  8/10Gaillard reveals the reasons behind his disappearance.
8. 14:45
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dorset
  3/5Musing on maps, socks and castles, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
9. 15:00
  The Man Born to Be King—A Certain Nobleman
  3/12A nobleman approaches Jesus to save his son.
10. 15:45
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—The Jupiter Heads Northward
  3/8The legendary pilot faces more trouble from McBain as he leaves the local saloon.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—20/04/2011
  Mel Giedroyc hears about the migration patterns of geese on the Scottish island of Islay.
12. 17:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
13. 17:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Confronted with a jungle cobra, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon
  5/6The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him?
2. 18:30
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
4. 19:30
  Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter—21/06/2003
  The King of Knotty Ash's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at the Wigan Little Theatre.
5. 20:00
  Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—Episode 3
  3/6The kindly detective probes the discovery of body number three down a wishing well.
6. 20:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Gentle Art of Blackmail
  3/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college.
7. 21:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
8. 22:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
9. 22:30
  Naked Radio—07/08/2009
  The Scottish comedy team pokes fun at topical events. From Glasgow's Tron Theatre.
10. 23:00
  Acropolis Now—Series 1, Fish
  1/6Fish restaurant owner Aristophanes gets a shock. Ancient Greece comedy by Lynne Truss.
11. 23:30
  Poets' Tree—Episode 4
  4/4Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits plus a tribute to an unheralded genius.
12. 23:45
  The Correspondent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4It's crunch time for Tom at Brooks Furniture. Should he stay or go? Or will he be pushed?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon
  5/6The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him?
2. 00:30
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
3. 01:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis.
4. 01:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—20/04/2011
  Comedy game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
5. 02:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, Jacqueline Wilson
  From Queen to Beethoven, the award-winning author discusses her castaway choices.
6. 03:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
7. 04:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
8. 04:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Confronted with a jungle cobra, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes.
9. 05:00
  The Man Born to Be King—A Certain Nobleman
  3/12A nobleman approaches Jesus to save his son.
10. 05:45
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—The Jupiter Heads Northward
  3/8The legendary pilot faces more trouble from McBain as he leaves the local saloon.

Thursday 21 April 2011