BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 15 May 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Curse of the Black Comet, Episode 2
  2/4MI-13's Lionheart and Dunning search for Sir Basil in the Scottish Highlands.
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 3
  3/4Looters clash with the surviving inhabitants. Read by Robert Glenister.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 25
  25/28The funny man is joined by musician Wylie Gustafson and singers Robin and Linda Williams.
4. 02:00
  Ancient Mysteries Omnibus
  A series of monologues in which dementia sufferers recall their lives.
5. 03:10
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
6. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  3/6Baldi probes a nurse's death and uncovers a case of voyeurism.
7. 04:00
  The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead
  George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.
8. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/13Rufus 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 4
  4/4Based on the letters, diaries and memoirs of diplomatic wives and daughters.
2. 07:10
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Einstein Watch Maker
  Musings on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch. From 1981.
3. 07:15
  William Trevor Short Stories—The Forty-Seventh Saturday
  Mavie and McCarthy have a weekly tryst, but is he as trapped by marriage as she thinks?
4. 07:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 2. 'I think I'm addicted to plastic surgery'
  2/6Agony aunt Sarah's support group tackle a plastic surgery addiction.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  3/24Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret
  7/20Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'.
7. 09:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 2
  2/4The war is over but the battle is only just beginning for Rusty.
8. 09:30
  The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 3
  3/3Journeying to Switzerland, the children must avoid the refugee-hunting Burgomaster.
9. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
  Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
10. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Garrison Keillor
  Garrison Keillor reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry.
11. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
12. 11:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 11-12
  Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
13. 11:45
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Daughters of Britannia Omnibus—Episode 4
  4/4Based on the letters, diaries and memoirs of diplomatic wives and daughters.
2. 13:10
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Einstein Watch Maker
  Musings on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch. From 1981.
3. 13:15
  William Trevor Short Stories—The Forty-Seventh Saturday
  Mavie and McCarthy have a weekly tryst, but is he as trapped by marriage as she thinks?
4. 13:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 2. 'I think I'm addicted to plastic surgery'
  2/6Agony aunt Sarah's support group tackle a plastic surgery addiction.
5. 14:00
  Take It From Here—From 12/11/1953
  The debut of 'The Glums' family with Pa, Ron, Eth and somewhere far off-mic, Ma.
6. 14:30
  Jim the Great—Pilot
  Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up.
7. 15:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
8. 15:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—11/05/2011
  Comedy game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
9. 16:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 2
  2/4The war is over but the battle is only just beginning for Rusty.
10. 16:30
  The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 3
  3/3Journeying to Switzerland, the children must avoid the refugee-hunting Burgomaster.
11. 17:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 25
  25/28The funny man is joined by musician Wylie Gustafson and singers Robin and Linda Williams.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - Omega
  A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
2. 19:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
3. 19:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 11-12
  Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
4. 19:45
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
5. 20:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  3/24Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
6. 20:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret
  7/20Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
  Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
8. 21:50
  Front Row Interviews—Garrison Keillor
  Garrison Keillor reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry.
9. 22:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 2. 'I think I'm addicted to plastic surgery'
  2/6Agony aunt Sarah's support group tackle a plastic surgery addiction.
10. 22:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Sweat of the Mastersons
  4/6The family saga of Big Ben, opium dens and men in frocks. Improvised comedy.
11. 23:00
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Science and Progress
  3/4Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution.
12. 23:30
  Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Lost Boys
  1/4With no job or friends and living with his mum, Angus Dry tries recapturing his youth.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - Omega
  A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
2. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
  Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
3. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Garrison Keillor
  Garrison Keillor reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry.
4. 02:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
5. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 11-12
  Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
6. 02:45
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
7. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 12/11/1953
  The debut of 'The Glums' family with Pa, Ron, Eth and somewhere far off-mic, Ma.
8. 03:30
  Jim the Great—Pilot
  Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up.
9. 04:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
10. 04:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—11/05/2011
  Comedy game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
11. 05:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 2
  2/4The war is over but the battle is only just beginning for Rusty.
12. 05:30
  The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 3
  3/3Journeying to Switzerland, the children must avoid the refugee-hunting Burgomaster.

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