BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 12 May 2011

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger
  3/6After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets.
2. 06:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
3. 06:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—Inspector Morse - The Burglar
  Neighbourly concern about a suspicious stranger sets a new puzzle for Inspector Morse.
4. 07:00
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Nigel and Michael review a new website. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.
5. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Limerick
  6/6An interminable flight, a baffling cargo and persuading Arthur not to play charades.
6. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
7. 08:30
  Jim the Great—Pilot
  Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up.
8. 09:00
  No Commitments—Series 8, All Roads Lead to Rome
  6/6Roger's jealousy leads him to an unexpected confrontation.
9. 09:30
  Just a Minute—08/06/1998
  Chairman Nicholas Parsons welcomes Clement Freud, Paul Merton and Julian Clary.
10. 10:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 12
  Chris faces a dilemma, and Kirsty's got a lunch date.
11. 10:15
  Loose Ends—07/05/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Stewart Lee, Neil Strauss and Emma Kennedy.
12. 11:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
2. 12:30
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Dave Angel
  3/61990s eco-warrior Dave Angel performs, and a confused delivery man arrives.
3. 13:00
  The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger
  3/6After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets.
4. 13:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
5. 13:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—Inspector Morse - The Burglar
  Neighbourly concern about a suspicious stranger sets a new puzzle for Inspector Morse.
6. 14:00
  Daughters of Britannia—Unforgettable Days
  19/20From visions of Japanese cherry blossom to presentation at the Russian court.
7. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 12
  Chris faces a dilemma, and Kirsty's got a lunch date.
8. 14:30
  David Park - The Truth Commissioner—Episode 9
  9/10Connor Walshe's case comes before the Truth Commission, but how much will be revealed?
9. 14:45
  You Cannot Live As I Have Lived and Not End Up Like This—Episode 4
  4/5Life and writing get mixed up - a dangerous combination.
10. 15:00
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The de Genneville Peerage
  A murder shatters Polly, as the old man's crime-solving efforts meet furious resistance.
11. 15:45
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—Thorpie, Hoogie and the Golden Lolly
  4/5The essayist on the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the one they called the 'Thorpedo'.
12. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—12/05/2011
  Boom bang-a-bang! Mel Giedroyc celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest.
13. 17:00
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Nigel and Michael review a new website. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.
14. 17:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Limerick
  6/6An interminable flight, a baffling cargo and persuading Arthur not to play charades.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 3
  3/4With the planetary decontaminationists on the run, Arnold's apologetic call is traced.
2. 18:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 2
  2/5Diana secretly begins her own investigation into the mysterious properties of the lichen.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
4. 19:30
  Jim the Great—Pilot
  Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up.
5. 20:00
  The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger
  3/6After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets.
6. 20:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
7. 20:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—Inspector Morse - The Burglar
  Neighbourly concern about a suspicious stranger sets a new puzzle for Inspector Morse.
8. 21:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
9. 22:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Dave Angel
  3/61990s eco-warrior Dave Angel performs, and a confused delivery man arrives.
10. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, To Infinity and Beyond
  4/6A bunch of Star Trek fans beam in for a sci-fi convention.
11. 23:00
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Tom gets a surprise after his inappropriate singing at a football match.
12. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pilot: Cold Turkey with Dan and Nick
  1/7Fish Gordon has only 48 hours to save the aquarium. Surreal comedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 3
  3/4With the planetary decontaminationists on the run, Arnold's apologetic call is traced.
2. 00:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 2
  2/5Diana secretly begins her own investigation into the mysterious properties of the lichen.
3. 01:00
  No Commitments—Series 8, All Roads Lead to Rome
  6/6Roger's jealousy leads him to an unexpected confrontation.
4. 01:30
  Just a Minute—08/06/1998
  Chairman Nicholas Parsons welcomes Clement Freud, Paul Merton and Julian Clary.
5. 02:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 12
  Chris faces a dilemma, and Kirsty's got a lunch date.
6. 02:15
  Loose Ends—07/05/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Stewart Lee, Neil Strauss and Emma Kennedy.
7. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
8. 04:00
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Nigel and Michael review a new website. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.
9. 04:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Limerick
  6/6An interminable flight, a baffling cargo and persuading Arthur not to play charades.
10. 05:00
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The de Genneville Peerage
  A murder shatters Polly, as the old man's crime-solving efforts meet furious resistance.
11. 05:45
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—Thorpie, Hoogie and the Golden Lolly
  4/5The essayist on the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the one they called the 'Thorpedo'.

Friday 13 May 2011