BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 8 May 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Curse of the Black Comet, Episode 1
  1/4Lionheart and Dunning investigate a mysterious outbreak of the Black Death in 1930s London
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 2
  2/4Tropical conditions trigger people's primal memories. Read by Robert Glenister.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 24
  24/28The funny man welcomes bluesman Elvin Bishop and fiddler extraordinaire Sara Watkins.
4. 02:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—The Iron Curtain
  Nell Leyshon's drama inspired by the letters and diaries of English teacher Paula Kirby.
5. 03:10
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion
  Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts
6. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 2. Keepers of the Flame
  2/6The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations.
7. 04:00
  The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo
  2/2The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
8. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13Rufus Hound and guests with news and reviews of what's happening in comedy this week.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Daughters of Britannia Omnibus—Episode 3
  3/4Katie Hickman examines "the women of the embassies" through their letters and diaries.
2. 07:10
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Dear Mother of God
  If the Son of Man returned, how would Christianity celebrate?
3. 07:15
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Supreme Artist
  The matinee is over, but who is the visitor waiting at the stage door?
4. 07:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 1. 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the TV remote'
  1/6Sarah solves problems, including a controlling partner and a non-drinker with no friends.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Armoured Might of Lance-Corporal Jones
  6/20Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires.
7. 09:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 1
  1/4Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain and meets a mother she doesn't recognise.
8. 09:30
  The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 2
  2/3Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track down their parents.
9. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Colin Firth
  From Curtis Mayfield to Mahler. Actor Colin Firth is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Miranda Hart
  Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh.
11. 11:00
  William Trevor Short Stories—The Distant Past
  Two Irish Protestants live contentedly in the past until the present catches up with them.
12. 11:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 9-10
  Alice has a guilty conscience and Fallon thinks romance is in the air.
13. 11:45
  William Trevor Short Stories—Teresa's Wedding
  At a bleak wedding reception, a pregnant bride discovers why her marriage might just work.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Daughters of Britannia Omnibus—Episode 3
  3/4Katie Hickman examines "the women of the embassies" through their letters and diaries.
2. 13:10
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Dear Mother of God
  If the Son of Man returned, how would Christianity celebrate?
3. 13:15
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Supreme Artist
  The matinee is over, but who is the visitor waiting at the stage door?
4. 13:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 1. 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the TV remote'
  1/6Sarah solves problems, including a controlling partner and a non-drinker with no friends.
5. 14:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Future Begins Here
  5/6Prince Ludovico battles enemies, as his wife tries to reconcile their sons.
6. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life
7. 15:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Molly and Doug separate, but he is only a few streets away. Can they make a clean break?
8. 15:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer
  1/13As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out.
9. 16:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 1
  1/4Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain and meets a mother she doesn't recognise.
10. 16:30
  The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 2
  2/3Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track down their parents.
11. 17:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 24
  24/28The funny man welcomes bluesman Elvin Bishop and fiddler extraordinaire Sara Watkins.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - Alpha
  An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own.
2. 19:00
  William Trevor Short Stories—The Distant Past
  Two Irish Protestants live contentedly in the past until the present catches up with them.
3. 19:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 9-10
  Alice has a guilty conscience and Fallon thinks romance is in the air.
4. 19:45
  William Trevor Short Stories—Teresa's Wedding
  At a bleak wedding reception, a pregnant bride discovers why her marriage might just work.
5. 20:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
6. 20:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Armoured Might of Lance-Corporal Jones
  6/20Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Colin Firth
  From Curtis Mayfield to Mahler. Actor Colin Firth is castaway by Sue Lawley.
8. 21:50
  Front Row Interviews—Miranda Hart
  Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh.
9. 22:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 1. 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the TV remote'
  1/6Sarah solves problems, including a controlling partner and a non-drinker with no friends.
10. 22:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, Scurvy
  3/6The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat. Improvised comedy.
11. 23:00
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Social Development
  2/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.
12. 23:30
  Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Finally the Sword of Asnagar is found. But is Sam a traitor?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - Alpha
  An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own.
2. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Colin Firth
  From Curtis Mayfield to Mahler. Actor Colin Firth is castaway by Sue Lawley.
3. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Miranda Hart
  Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh.
4. 02:00
  William Trevor Short Stories—The Distant Past
  Two Irish Protestants live contentedly in the past until the present catches up with them.
5. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 9-10
  Alice has a guilty conscience and Fallon thinks romance is in the air.
6. 02:45
  William Trevor Short Stories—Teresa's Wedding
  At a bleak wedding reception, a pregnant bride discovers why her marriage might just work.
7. 03:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Future Begins Here
  5/6Prince Ludovico battles enemies, as his wife tries to reconcile their sons.
8. 03:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life
9. 04:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Molly and Doug separate, but he is only a few streets away. Can they make a clean break?
10. 04:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer
  1/13As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out.
11. 05:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 1
  1/4Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain and meets a mother she doesn't recognise.
12. 05:30
  The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 2
  2/3Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track down their parents.

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