BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 21 April 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—Episode 4
  4/6The detective's probe into Mrs Palgrove's murder makes life uncomfortable for her husband.
2. 06:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Rotten Apple
  4/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a suspicious case of police force bribery.
3. 07:00
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
4. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Ipswich
  3/6A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—A Bird in the Hand
  Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
6. 08:30
  The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
  Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
7. 09:00
  No Commitments—Series 8, My Turn Now
  3/6Anna's sisters Charlotte and Victoria are even more self-absorbed than usual.
8. 09:30
  Just a Minute—31/01/1998
  Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Derek Nimmo and Greg Proops try to beat the stopwatch.
9. 10:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 6
  A short night's sleep for Jamie and Marty, and Alice faces a difficult conversation.
10. 10:15
  Loose Ends—16/04/2011
  Peter Curran is joined by Brian May, Kerry Ellis, Simon Day, Ben Fogle and Shelley Conn.
11. 11:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—A Bird in the Hand
  Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
2. 12:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Charlie Brooker presents the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers.
3. 13:00
  Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—Episode 4
  4/6The detective's probe into Mrs Palgrove's murder makes life uncomfortable for her husband.
4. 13:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Rotten Apple
  4/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a suspicious case of police force bribery.
5. 14:00
  Daughters of Britannia—Arrivals
  4/20Katie Hickman tells how diplomats' wives were welcomed to new homes.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 6
  A short night's sleep for Jamie and Marty, and Alice faces a difficult conversation.
7. 14:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 9. Fantasy
  9/10Deep in Canada's wilds Sir Edward fantasises about returning to home.
8. 14:45
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Weston-super-Mare and Beyond
  4/5The American author on getting soaked and being pestered by a passenger.
9. 15:00
  The Man Born to Be King—The Heirs to the Kingdom
  4/12Judas becomes a target for manipulation. Dorothy L Sayers' plays on the life of Jesus.
10. 15:45
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—Some Grim Encounters
  4/8The crackle of machine-gun fire from another plane forces the Jupiter to take action.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—21/04/2011
  Mel Giedroyc gets lost in a cloud of butterflies, and meets choreographer Arlene Philips.
12. 17:00
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
13. 17:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Ipswich
  3/6A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 6. A Million-to-One
  6/6All Captain Vimes needs to save the city is a million-to-one chance.
2. 18:30
  Legacy—Episode 1
  1/2Lives are put at risk when Jules and Harry search for their grandmother's legacy.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—A Bird in the Hand
  Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
4. 19:30
  The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
  Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
5. 20:00
  Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—Episode 4
  4/6The detective's probe into Mrs Palgrove's murder makes life uncomfortable for her husband.
6. 20:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Rotten Apple
  4/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a suspicious case of police force bribery.
7. 21:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
8. 22:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Charlie Brooker presents the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers.
9. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything
  1/6Wander around the galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. From 2004.
10. 23:00
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Julia Morris
  6/7The Australian stand-up chats to Bruce Morton about her British stage career.
11. 23:30
  Ectoplasm—The Case of the Missing Lost Soul
  2/4A countess begs for help to skip eternity as a Barry Manilow fan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 6. A Million-to-One
  6/6All Captain Vimes needs to save the city is a million-to-one chance.
2. 00:30
  Legacy—Episode 1
  1/2Lives are put at risk when Jules and Harry search for their grandmother's legacy.
3. 01:00
  No Commitments—Series 8, My Turn Now
  3/6Anna's sisters Charlotte and Victoria are even more self-absorbed than usual.
4. 01:30
  Just a Minute—31/01/1998
  Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Derek Nimmo and Greg Proops try to beat the stopwatch.
5. 02:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 6
  A short night's sleep for Jamie and Marty, and Alice faces a difficult conversation.
6. 02:15
  Loose Ends—16/04/2011
  Peter Curran is joined by Brian May, Kerry Ellis, Simon Day, Ben Fogle and Shelley Conn.
7. 03:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
8. 04:00
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
9. 04:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Ipswich
  3/6A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
10. 05:00
  The Man Born to Be King—The Heirs to the Kingdom
  4/12Judas becomes a target for manipulation. Dorothy L Sayers' plays on the life of Jesus.
11. 05:45
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—Some Grim Encounters
  4/8The crackle of machine-gun fire from another plane forces the Jupiter to take action.

Friday 22 April 2011