BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 23 May 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—Rendezvous With Rama, Episode 1
  1/2When a mysterious object appears in the solar system, SV Endeavour's crew investigate.
2. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Bill Nighy
  Actor Bill Nighy is castaway by Sue Lawley.
3. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Wendy Cope
  The poet discusses her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.
4. 02:00
  The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Goodbye My Love
  2/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A mother and a wife face a departure.
5. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 13-14
  Chris should be careful what he puts his name to, and Kirsty gears up for her date.
6. 02:45
  The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Good Evening Mrs Craven
  3/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A wife and a mistress await news.
7. 03:00
  The Arts and How They Was Done—The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings
  1/6Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves.
8. 03:30
  Down the Line—Series 2, War and Chocolate
  1/6War, chocolate and toothpaste. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in. Stars Rhys Thomas.
9. 04:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Old hacks struggle with new media in the changing world of a broadsheet newspaper.
10. 04:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Fresh fame beckons ex-Eurovision duo Sheila and Tommy, but there's a big snag.
11. 05:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
  3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
12. 05:30
  FH Burnett - The Secret Garden—Episode 1
  1/5Young Mary is sent to England after the tragic death of her parents.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 4. Mary Quite Contrary
  4/8There's mystery over Mary's illness, and the sleuth discovers more about his sister's past
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet
  1/6A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.
3. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie from Packy McGoldrick's clutches.
4. 07:30
  Down the Line—Series 2, Bullying and Property Sales
  2/6Bullying, and property abroad. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 13
  13/13Seabound drama with Moby Duck, and Kenneth Horne seeks a bona performer for the BBC's DG.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 8
  8/13Fifth Division football, and Professor Prune goes on a Victorian adventure.
7. 09:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
8. 09:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The frustrations of a backbench MP. Topical sitcom from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
9. 10:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 4. 'It's me or the dog'
  4/6Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle more problems, including - 'It's me or the dog!'
10. 10:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 2, Sir Tom Farmer
  1/6Wendy Robbins takes the Kwik Fit car repair firm founder back to his Leith childhood home.
11. 11:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, What Is a Man?
  1/3England's first King of the House of Anjou, Henry II, faced conflict with his sons.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 13
  13/13Seabound drama with Moby Duck, and Kenneth Horne seeks a bona performer for the BBC's DG.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 1
  1/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 4. Mary Quite Contrary
  4/8There's mystery over Mary's illness, and the sleuth discovers more about his sister's past
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet
  1/6A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.
5. 14:00
  Vikas Swarup - Q&A—1,000,000 Rupees
  6/10An incident with a gun helps Thomas answer the next question.
6. 14:15
  The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Fin de Siecle
  1/4Poignant Second World War experiences of women in Britain, starting with a soldier's wife.
7. 14:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—6. Bootlegger
  6/10Nick is helpless watching Gatsby. Can you repeat the past?
8. 14:45
  John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose—Episode 1
  1/10Visiting his wife in hospital, Georgy Jachmenev recalls early life in Imperial Russia.
9. 15:00
  Have Your Cake—Bitter Chocolate Cake
  1/6Spectacular cakes for special moments - Maggie helps neighbour Sabina.
10. 15:45
  An Utterly Impartial History of Britain—Dire Combustion
  1/5John O'Farrell's take on Bonfire night and The Great Fire of London.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—23/05/2011
  Mel Giedroyc has her finger on the buzzer for the Keep It in the Family quiz.
12. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie from Packy McGoldrick's clutches.
13. 17:30
  Down the Line—Series 2, Bullying and Property Sales
  2/6Bullying, and property abroad. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 2
  2/4The inhabitants of Purity Bay turn violent, and there's greater danger in store.
2. 18:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 4. The Time Ship
  4/6Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 13
  13/13Seabound drama with Moby Duck, and Kenneth Horne seeks a bona performer for the BBC's DG.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 8
  8/13Fifth Division football, and Professor Prune goes on a Victorian adventure.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 4. Mary Quite Contrary
  4/8There's mystery over Mary's illness, and the sleuth discovers more about his sister's past
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet
  1/6A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.
7. 21:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, What Is a Man?
  1/3England's first King of the House of Anjou, Henry II, faced conflict with his sons.
8. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 1
  1/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks.
9. 22:30
  The Atkinson People—Barry Good
  4/4A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
10. 23:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 4. 'It's me or the dog'
  4/6Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle more problems, including - 'It's me or the dog!'
11. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 2, Conference
  1/4Aggressive marketing director John Weak is back, with no morals and little brain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 2
  2/4The inhabitants of Purity Bay turn violent, and there's greater danger in store.
2. 00:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 4. The Time Ship
  4/6Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 4. Mary Quite Contrary
  4/8There's mystery over Mary's illness, and the sleuth discovers more about his sister's past
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet
  1/6A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.
5. 02:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
6. 02:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The frustrations of a backbench MP. Topical sitcom from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
7. 03:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 4. 'It's me or the dog'
  4/6Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle more problems, including - 'It's me or the dog!'
8. 03:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 2, Sir Tom Farmer
  1/6Wendy Robbins takes the Kwik Fit car repair firm founder back to his Leith childhood home.
9. 04:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, What Is a Man?
  1/3England's first King of the House of Anjou, Henry II, faced conflict with his sons.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie from Packy McGoldrick's clutches.
11. 05:30
  Down the Line—Series 2, Bullying and Property Sales
  2/6Bullying, and property abroad. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in.

Tuesday 24 May 2011