BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 11 May 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 1
  1/4Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—6. World Without Fire
  6/6The British government must track down the Exon seeds before any American involvement.
3. 01:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
  6/6Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
4. 01:30
  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.
5. 02:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 11
  Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
6. 02:15
  William Trevor Short Stories—The Distant Past
  Two Irish Protestants live contentedly in the past until the present catches up with them.
7. 02:30
  It's a Funny Business—Roy Castle
  Roy Castle recalls his early years in comedy and the highs and lows of being on stage.
8. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
9. 04:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
10. 04:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Dream constructively, and get the right beach ball. Radio's posh paper tells you how.
11. 05:00
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Body in the Barge
  A River Thames corpse sparks a complex mystery for the astute old teahouse customer.
12. 05:45
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—A Voice Is Born
  2/5On taking singing lessons - it's all about support and the booby trap in The Flower Song.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival
  2/6Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished.
2. 06:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 5
  5/6Clairvoyant Myra's husband Bill faces the grim aftermath of the kidnap stunt.
3. 06:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 5
  5/5The authorities have conman Frank within their reach, but he's a very slippery catch.
4. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band
  6/6Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.
5. 07:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Tied to a railway track, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Dave Lamb.
6. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
7. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
8. 09:00
  Instant Sunshine—Reasonably Together Again
  The quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis entertain
9. 09:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—11/05/2011
  Comedy game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
10. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Colin Firth
  From Curtis Mayfield to Mahler. Actor Colin Firth is castaway by Sue Lawley.
11. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Miranda Hart
  Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh.
12. 11:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
2. 12:30
  The Gobetweenies—Series 1, Meet the Millers
  1/4Mimi awaits her third marriage to get going. Her ex Joe hates being a Dad once a fortnight
3. 13:00
  The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival
  2/6Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished.
4. 13:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 5
  5/6Clairvoyant Myra's husband Bill faces the grim aftermath of the kidnap stunt.
5. 13:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 5
  5/5The authorities have conman Frank within their reach, but he's a very slippery catch.
6. 14:00
  Daughters of Britannia—Dangers
  18/20Memories of revolution in Romania, kidnapping in Uruguay and assassination in Dublin.
7. 14:15
  William Trevor Short Stories—Teresa's Wedding
  At a bleak wedding reception, a pregnant bride discovers why her marriage might just work.
8. 14:30
  David Park - The Truth Commissioner—Episode 8
  8/10Pressure from outside forces mounts as the hearing of the Connor Walshe case approaches.
9. 14:45
  You Cannot Live As I Have Lived and Not End Up Like This—Episode 3
  3/5Striking spoofer's gold with 'The Henry Root Letters'. Read by Stephen Boxer.
10. 15:00
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Brighton Mystery
  An American heiress is blackmailed by her 'dead' husband. Stars Bernard Hepton.
11. 15:45
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—Noble Talking Heads
  3/5Clive James muses on the first day of televising the House of Lords in 1985.
12. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—11/05/2011
  Mel Giedroyc plays dolls houses with Charlie & Lola creator Lauren Child.
13. 17:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band
  6/6Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.
14. 17:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Tied to a railway track, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Dave Lamb.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 2
  2/4London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
2. 18:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 1
  1/5Stumbling on a discovery, a biochemist must battle to ensure that it benefits humanity.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
5. 20:00
  The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival
  2/6Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished.
6. 20:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 5
  5/6Clairvoyant Myra's husband Bill faces the grim aftermath of the kidnap stunt.
7. 20:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 5
  5/5The authorities have conman Frank within their reach, but he's a very slippery catch.
8. 21:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
9. 22:00
  The Gobetweenies—Series 1, Meet the Millers
  1/4Mimi awaits her third marriage to get going. Her ex Joe hates being a Dad once a fortnight
10. 22:30
  Naked Radio—11/09/2009
  The Scottish comedy team pokes fun at topical events. From Glasgow's Citizens Theatre.
11. 23:00
  Acropolis Now—Series 1, Heroes
  4/6Frenzying is all the rage in Ancient Athens - but can Aristophanes cash in on the craze?
12. 23:30
  Deep Trouble—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Goliath's crew faces a Russian sub, a Harrier jet, a sewing machine and a promotion.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 2
  2/4London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
2. 00:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 1
  1/5Stumbling on a discovery, a biochemist must battle to ensure that it benefits humanity.
3. 01:00
  Instant Sunshine—Reasonably Together Again
  The quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis entertain
4. 01:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—11/05/2011
  Comedy game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
5. 02:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Colin Firth
  From Curtis Mayfield to Mahler. Actor Colin Firth is castaway by Sue Lawley.
6. 02:50
  Front Row Interviews—Miranda Hart
  Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh.
7. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
8. 04:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band
  6/6Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.
9. 04:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Tied to a railway track, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Dave Lamb.
10. 05:00
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Brighton Mystery
  An American heiress is blackmailed by her 'dead' husband. Stars Bernard Hepton.
11. 05:45
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—Noble Talking Heads
  3/5Clive James muses on the first day of televising the House of Lords in 1985.

Thursday 12 May 2011